Rethinking Our History
In this new weekly show from the host of The Paranormal Lovers we take a look at some of histories less well known events. Why are they less well known? Because " History is written by the victors."
So we are here to look at the other side of the story, and to give people a starting point to learn about the true history of this country.
Rethinking Our History
Episode 18: The Gullah Wars
We recently began binging a new to us show, the United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell and in the 3rd season he goes to the Low Country to meet the Gullah people.
While there he learns about Robert Smalls, an enslaved man who stole a ship and sailed his family and friends to freedom. But Roberts tale is a small part of a much larger fight against colonization and enslavement. One that often gets buried in the tales of the indigenous fight against colonization.
Which is a common tactic by white supremacist, pit the brown folks against each other. But this episode is just one that highlights the way enslaved folks and indigenous folks were able to work together for the betterment of all their people.
ROH EP 18 Source Notes: The Gullah Wars
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gullah
https://lastapostle.me/2016/03/03/the-overlooked-reason-slavery-ended/
https://papersowl.com/examples/the-gullah-wars-echoes-of-freedom-in-the-lowcountry/
https://glc.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Black Seminoles.pdf
https://www.britannica.com/event/Stono-rebellion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smalls#Political_career
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g54422-Activities-Saint_Helena_Island_South_Carolina.html
https://dos.fl.gov/historical/preservation/heritage-trails/seminole-wars-heritage-trail/
https://www.max.com/shows/united-shades-of-america/s3/07146e48-6e74-4475-b16d-79b1b6b2cff4