Charleston, South Carolina is famous for its historic mansions and postcard perfect streets, but another city exists beyond ...

A new book from leading scholars and historians pushes back against the narrative that Gullah communities were insulated from the mainland US ...

People pronounce the word "Appalachia" differently, and much of that contrast depends on where they live. But no matter how ...

Discover the fascinating story behind the emergence of a new English dialect in South Florida known as "Miami English." ...

When cultural preservation comes at the expense of speakers’ decisions, sometimes it's O.K. to let a language die.

Charleston’s Ranky Tanky has little left to prove, particularly after winning a pair of Grammy Awards and spending nearly a ...

(WSAV-TV) — This weekend, you’re invited to celebrate the rich history, culture, and traditions of the Gullah Geechee people. Brenda Haines-Williams is the chairwoman of the Gullah Museum of Hilton ...

You can tell where Emily Sweeney is from the minute she says "coffee." If you want to imagine her speaking, picture her saying the following words like Ben Affleck: "Park the car in Harvard Yard." The ...

On St. Helena Island, South Carolina, something quietly extraordinary has been happening. One of the most historically significant African American sites in the entire country is being restored, ...

The Chinese film Dear You, shot almost entirely in Teochew, is not only a box office hit - it has ignited intense debate among Chinese Singaporeans. From film-makers to politicians, many people have ...