Upcoming Events / Active Projects
The Gullah State Summits
For the first time ever, The Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor is bringing state-specific Gullah Geechee summits to the entire Corridor! These virtual gatherings will connect leaders, policymakers, and culture bearers to tackle the biggest issues facing our communities today.
Join us for one or all of the summits!
The GreenHeart Project 15th Annual Harvest Dinner
May 22, 2025
Harvest Dinner is The Green Heart Project's annual spring time event, celebrating another year of growing food, minds and community in Charleston schools. Hosted in tandem with our flagship school parnter, Mitchell Elementary, the event showcases the school's urban farm and gardens and hosts 800 attendess for a garden-fresh dinner, entertainment and family friendly activites.
Visit https://greenheartsc.org/ for more information and tickets
Charleston Black Expo
The mission of the Black Expo is to promote economic development through increased exposure for minority-owned businesses. African-American owned businesses have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the public and procurement officers from major corporations and government entities. As the Charleston Market Event Manager I get to work with the team to help promote local black-owned business. Visit blackexposouth.com for more details
Afro-American Historical and Geneological Society 2025 Conference
46th Annual AAHGS National Conference: Tracing African American Ancestry: Building, Witnessing, and Shaping the Americas will take place in Charleston SC October 9-11, 2025. The theme highlights African American communities' profound influence and enduring legacy throughout the Americas. It emphasizes the role of African Americans as foundational builders, contributing to the economic, cultural, and social fabric of the region despite centuries of enslavement and systemic oppression.
For more information, visit www.aahgs.org
