Tag: land ownership

descendants of the enslaved Gullah Geechee and a resident of Sapelo Island, Reginald Hall

I SEE U

I SEE U, Episode 44: We Shall Not Be Moved [Encore]

Posted on · One of the last descendants of enslaved Africans who live along the coastal regions of Georgia says they have been fighting for years to preserve their unique culture, retain their indigenous traditions and prevent their precious land from being taken away from them. This episode is an encore of the April 16th, 2022 broadcast.

Politics

Texas senators, facing criticism, soften proposed ban on Chinese purchases of land

Posted on · The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying land in Texas. Under a new version considered Thursday, the ban wouldn’t apply to dual citizens or lawful permanent residents.