Gullah Geechee Parade is facing budget cuts amid tensions over growth and tradition

Through Maria Spiller November 10, 2025 On South Carolina’s St. Helena Island, residents say traffic restrictions on their decades-old heritage parade reflect a deeper struggle against cultural eradication and increasing gentrification. For nearly 40 years, the annual Penn Center Heritage Day Parade has brought music, color and community pride to St. Helena Island, South Carolina. […]