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What do the Twist, Shag, Mashed Potatoes, Bus Stop, Jerk, Hustle, and the Step have to do with the Savannah Black Heritage Festival? Fun. As in Fun-d Raising with a “Dancing Through the Decades” event from 8 p.m.-midnight, Friday, Jan. 20, at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. I hope to put on my dancing shoes and show my support for this year’s theme, “Journeys, Passages and Transitions.” But I digress. February is Black History Month and for twenty-three years Georgia’s oldest historically black university, Savannah State University, has brought the richness of black culture and heritage front and center in Savannah, Georgia.
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Savannah Black Heritage Festival Celebrates “Journeys, Passages and Transitions”
January 16th, 2012 by Teresa
Exploring Savannah’s Black Heritage
December 15th, 2011 by Teresa
First African Baptist Church - 1st black congregation in Georgia
Savannah’s Black Heritage is not the most touted tour in our beautiful city and perhaps that is because people tend to step lightly when discussing slavery even after all these years. This subtle attitude however belies the magnificence of the contribution that Savannah’s blacks have given to the fabric of our city. Four inns of Savannah have decided to collaboratively create a package that will highlight some of the best but lesser known historical sites of our city’s black history, culture and heritage.
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Savannah Soul Food Showdown Event
February 18th, 2011 by Teresa
Seeking Best Soul Food Restaurant in Savannah
Did you hear about the Soul Food Showdown in honor of Black History Month? I can’t believed I just learned about a FOOD event only days before it winds up. Well FED Magazine is the sponsor and the event is easy to join. Simply eat at one of the following locations, then vote for your favorite restaurant, either in person (at your fav spot), via email (showdown@wellfedsavannah.com) or on Facebook. Cast your vote and you might be the recipient of a gift certificate to the winning restaurant.
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Savannah Black Heritage Festival
February 1st, 2011 by Cami Nicole
When the Gullah people settled in the lowcountry in the 1700s, I bet they never imagined their influence would carry all the way into the 21st century, but The Savannah Black Heritage Festival is in its 22nd year and definitely keeping the culture alive. The Gullah cherished storytelling, cuisine, music, folklore, and crafts, which can all be found at the fest, running February 1st through the 13th:
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- Dayton Contemporary Dance Company: 7 pm Feb. 1st
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- Traveling Black History Museum: 11 am – 7 pm Feb. 3rd
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- Pearl Cleage Meet & Greet: 11 am Feb. 4th
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- Gathering @ African American Monument: 12:30 pm Feb. 5th
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- Men & Boys and Horns & Voices: 6:30 pm Feb. 7th
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- Spoken Word Open Mic: 7 pm Feb. 8th
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- New Beginnings Art Exhibit Opening: 6:30 pm Feb. 9th
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- African Medea: 7 pm Feb. 10th
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- African-American Read-In: 7:30 pm Feb. 11th
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- Grand Festival Day: Feb. 12th
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The Most Divine Buttermilk Pancake Recipe - EVER!
Pin Point - Black Heritage along the Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
