The Charles Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies
The Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies is the only interdisciplinary institute dedicated to a critical understanding of the experiences of Gullah Geechee people and other descendants within the global African diaspora.
The Charles Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies examines the historical migration and scattering of African populations to local geographical areas and the subsequent evolution of blended cultures, specifically Gullah. CCU’s location at the northern tip of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor puts it in a unique position for diaspora study and research. The work of the institute provides students with experiential learning opportunities, both at home and abroad, that center on interconnections among local, national, and global peoples and their societies. The Institute is also a catalyst for community involvement.
The Joyner Institute engages students and faculty in grant-funded experiential learning projects, special events, and a minor in African and African Diaspora Studies.
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Edwards Building, Second Floor
Office 275
Coastal Carolina University
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Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies
133 Chanticleer Drive W
EHFA 275
Conway, SC 29526 - Contact
Zenobia Harper
Director, Joyner Institute
zharper@coastal.edu
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