Campbell-Wright Internship

06/02/2026

The journey begins.

Tonight, the 2026 Campbell-Wright HBCU Gullah Geechee Internship cohort gathered for our first dinner together in Charleston, South Carolina.
Over the next five weeks, these students will travel across the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, learning from elders, artists, historians, archivists, environmental stewards, and community leaders. Together, they will explore the stories, traditions, and living culture that continue to shape the Lowcountry and beyond.

This meal marks the beginning of new friendships, new discoveries, and a shared commitment to preserving and uplifting Gullah Geechee history and culture.

Welcome to the 2026 Campbell-Wright Cohort.

10/06/2025

Gullah Geechee Teach-In & Mixer 🌊✨

We’re bringing Gullah Geechee culture to Atlanta for Awareness Month!

📅 October 15, 2025 | 3-5pm
📍 Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen

Join us for an evening of food, storytelling, and connection. Students, faculty, artists, and community members will gather to celebrate, learn, and build bridges between the Gullah Geechee corridor and Atlanta.

Free + open to the public — come hungry, come curious, and come ready to connect. 🖤💚❤️

07/01/2025

Our journey through the Lowcountry led us to Moncks Corner, where land, spirit, and story met us with open arms.

We began the day at Mepkin Abbey, walking the sacred grounds of their newly dedicated cemetery and reflection garden. Inside the library, we paused to reflect on Jonathan Green’s powerful painting “Seeking,” a visual echo of the spiritual quest guiding our own paths.

From there, we visited Taveau United Methodist Church, where members shared their passionate efforts to restore this historic sanctuary.

We closed the day with a community luncheon hosted by Moncks Corner AME, with heartfelt hospitality from the Golden Circle Ministry and leadership from the church’s pastor.
🍽️ Our meal was lovingly prepared by Chef Amethyst Ganaway, and the room was filled with stories and insights from journalist and author Herb Fraizer, whose words reminded us that we are never far from the past—we carry it with us.

06/04/2025

The 2025 Campbell-Wright HBCU Gullah Geechee Internship has officially begun!

We’re thrilled to welcome 22 outstanding interns from 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities who arrived safely in Atlanta this week to begin their journey.

📍 Day 1 kicked off at Morehouse College, where interns began training with cultural interpreter and heritage specialist Erica Veal. Over the next several days, they’ll become Certified Interpretive Guides through the National Association of Interpreters — gaining vital tools in cultural storytelling, public interpretation, and historical engagement.

📍 Day 2 wrapped up with a heartfelt meal and fellowship at Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen, where the interns had a chance to taste the culture they’re here to preserve. It was more than just dinner — it was a celebration of memory, legacy, and community.

These early moments are already shaping a powerful summer of learning, travel, and impact across the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.

Thank you to our partners, mentors, and hosts who continue to make this work possible. Next stop: St. Helena Island, South Carolina. 🌊

05/23/2025

Join Us This Summer! 📣🌿🎭📚

The Campbell-Wright HBCU Gullah Geechee Internship Program is hosting a series of powerful community events across the Lowcountry—and YOU’RE invited!

🎥 Zora Neale Hurston film screening with Trelani Michelle at the Grand Army Hall
🧵 Quilt-making with master artist Lisa G. Moore�🗣️ Oral history & document preservation at our History Harvest�
These events are free and open to the public, but registration is required to participate.
📍 Join us in honoring Gullah Geechee heritage through storytelling, art, and community connection.

05/23/2025

Join Us This Summer! 📣🌿🎭📚
The Campbell-Wright HBCU Gullah Geechee Internship Program is hosting a series of powerful community events across the Lowcountry—and YOU’RE invited!

🎥 Zora Neale Hurston film screening with Trelani Michelle at the Grand Army Hall
🧵 Quilt-making with master artist Lisa G. Moore�🗣️ Oral history & document preservation at our History Harvest�
These events are free and open to the public, but registration is required to participate.
📍 Join us in honoring Gullah Geechee heritage through storytelling, art, and community connection.�🔗
https://www.campbellwrighthbcuinternship.org/community-events-1

Upcoming Community Events Jun 9 Zora Neale Hurston: Exploring Her Time in Beaufort Monday, June 9, 2025 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Google Calendar ICS Join us for a special screening and conversation exploring the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston—writer, anthropologist, and cultural trailblazer—hosted in p...

05/11/2025

We are proud to introduce the inaugural cohort of the Campbell-Wright HBCU Gullah Geechee Internship Program—a group of brilliant, purpose-driven students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country.

These 22 students represent a wide range of academic disciplines and bring with them a shared commitment to preserving, uplifting, and telling the stories of the Gullah Geechee people and culture.

02/19/2025

📢 Join Us at IGGAD! 📢

The Campbell-Wright HBCU Gullah Geechee Internship is honored to be part of the International Gullah Geechee & African Diaspora Conference at Coastal Carolina University! Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies

🎤 Featured Presenter: Dr. Corrie Claiborne (Morehouse College)
📅 Friday, February 21
⏰ 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
📍 Coastal Carolina University, Edwards 250

Dr. Corrie Claiborne will lead “The Movement, Memory, and Justice Project,” highlighting student research on Black beach communities post-Reconstruction. This work, part of our three-year Mellon initiative, documents the lives of people in the Gullah Geechee Corridor through the lens of HBCU students from Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta, and Howard University.

Come learn, connect, and celebrate our shared history! 🌊🏡✊🏾

02/03/2025

A Historic Moment at Freedom Day!

On February 1, 2025, we officially launched the Campbell-Wright HBCU Gullah Geechee Internship Program at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s Freedom Day Celebration! 🌊✨

It was an honor to stand alongside Dr. Emory Shaw Campbell, the family of Mrs. Josephine Wright, and our incredible interns from the last two summers as we celebrated the legacy, resilience, and cultural heritage of Gullah Geechee people.

This internship is more than just a program—it is a movement to empower HBCU students, preserve Gullah Geechee history, and ensure that our stories are told for generations to come. We are grateful to our community, partners, and supporters for making this possible.

🚀 Applications for Summer 2025 are OPEN! Apply now to be part of this transformative journey.

🗓️ Deadline: March 15, 2025
🌐 Apply today: campbellwrighthbcuinternship.org