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The Tell-It Report: Georgia’s Gullah Geechee Residents Have a Lot at Stake With Court Decision

The people of Sapelo Island are fighting to protect both their voting rights and their land in the face of a new zoning ordinance.

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Apr 25, 2025
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In Gullah Geechee communities, a "tell-it" was a designated lookout, community warning system and the most trusted source for news and information. The Tell-It Report is ContrabandCamp’s weekly roundup of the Black stories that deserve more attention — from politics to entertainment.

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