There’s a new language class on offer at Harvard. Gullah Geechee is a creole language developed by enslaved Africans and still spoken today. As far as anyone knows, it’s the first time it’s been taught anywhere. Sunn M’Cheaux — native speaker turned Harvard instructor — tells his story and the story of Gullah Geechee, a language that is as African as it is American.
Music by Blue Dot Sessions, Podington Bear and Ranky Tanky. Photo courtesy Sunn M’Cheaux. Read a transcript of this episode here.
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It’s a privilege & pleasure to have been featured by you… you did an excellent job with a delicate subject, & I thoroughly enjoyed your banter with one another as well. I’ve only heard wonderful feedback from my followers, family, & friends. I will be sure to stay tune for future episodes.
Our thanks to you, Sunn! It’s an honor for us to have the chance to highlight your work. Thank you!
FYI: Gullah is the language spoken by Geechie people…
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