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De Nyew Testament is now available in Gullah! It is published by the American Bible Society.
The following is a sample from John 13:34-35... An now A da gii oona a nyew chaage. Oona fa lob one noda. Same fashion A done lob oona, same fashion oona fa lob one noda. Ef oona da lob one noda, ebrybody gwine know dat oona me ciple dem. |
Papa Joe Fisher (Gede Nibo Bey "La Kwa")
An elder of the Gullah Geechee nation in South Carolina, Papa Joe Fisher's knowledge of traditional African culture and cosmology as it has been preserved in South Carolina is an invaluable resource to Crossroads University. The Gullah/Geechee are the descendents of enslaved Africans from various ethnic groups of west and central Africa who were brought to the New World and forced to work on the plantations of coastal South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina and Florida. The Gullah/Geechee people have retained many aspects of their African heritage due to the geographic barriers of the coastal landscape and the strong sense of place and family of Gullah/Geechee community members.
In his own words: "I am Pastor Joe Fisher, I was inducted into the "World Christian Martial Arts Hall Of Fame " Aug. 7, 1999. I received the "Silver Life Achievement Award." I was ordained by "OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU" in Calabar Nigeria 1972 . Also known as Gede Nibo Bey “La Kwa “, I was born in a town called "WOLFTON". A town of teachers. I descended through a line of “SPIRITUALISTS". I am a Gullah - Mandingo, My mother is Gullah and my father is Mandingo. My grandfather built the Masonic lodge and was the grand master. Granddad’s root work included a cure for toothache. Grand Ma OLGA was a root woman, some of her sisters passed for white. This made her a very volatile person. Her son, PaPa Gede's father, was named "TUDE" Because he kept an attitude.
I am H0ungan Huntor (spirit of the drum). I was born (drum keeper). I met my friend, godfather, idol, many years ago - Max Beauvoir the keeper of the Le Peristyle, Mariani. He recognized the work I was destined to do. He made possible all the rites rituals it would take to give me my ( license ) so to speak. He brought forth all the society of "Le Peristyle", including the master drummer and the master drum-maker to take me through my paces. We clicked so well that we made a "Rada" and "Petro". I have one of the few drum "Batteries" made ritualistically.
As a Gullah/Geechee with my heritage at the crossroad, I sense the crucial consciousness of CHOOSING to "Preserve" my Heritage or "Observe" it. With great respect for the esoteric use of "ENGLISH" (to put a spin on) I'd prefer "OBSERVATION." When we observe a holiday, example; " Valentine's day". You make sure you have "RED" hearts, chocolates, cupids, flowers, ribbons - bows etc . and you say I'm observing Valentine's day, not Preserving (pickle - freeze etc.).
I suggest "OBSERVING" Gullah/Geechee heritage in subtle ways, because it is still a sensitive crucial ting of pride/prejudice. A Gullah/Geechee can put horse shoe, broom, bible, etc. by de door. Put a little piece of blue masking tape on the portals if you can't paint them. Put 1 bottle in a tree. Put glass water under bed, respect crossroads - cemeteries etc. Add a Yena to "Hab A Nice Day". Enjoy watermelon, chicken, rice, pudding pot, hopping john, plant Morning Glory's ( little John ). Cherish Family, children, Elders, Ancestors etc. Ebry lee likle bit heps. Observe your Heritage, not only Black history Month (shortest month 29 days) Gullah Festival, Kwanzaa, but ebry da Gawd bring fo we chillen .
en de name ob de " KONKER ", PAPA"
Read more at http://www.crossroads-university.com/instructors--consulting-board.html#QvcC27DLwsociKv8.99
An elder of the Gullah Geechee nation in South Carolina, Papa Joe Fisher's knowledge of traditional African culture and cosmology as it has been preserved in South Carolina is an invaluable resource to Crossroads University. The Gullah/Geechee are the descendents of enslaved Africans from various ethnic groups of west and central Africa who were brought to the New World and forced to work on the plantations of coastal South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina and Florida. The Gullah/Geechee people have retained many aspects of their African heritage due to the geographic barriers of the coastal landscape and the strong sense of place and family of Gullah/Geechee community members.
In his own words: "I am Pastor Joe Fisher, I was inducted into the "World Christian Martial Arts Hall Of Fame " Aug. 7, 1999. I received the "Silver Life Achievement Award." I was ordained by "OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU" in Calabar Nigeria 1972 . Also known as Gede Nibo Bey “La Kwa “, I was born in a town called "WOLFTON". A town of teachers. I descended through a line of “SPIRITUALISTS". I am a Gullah - Mandingo, My mother is Gullah and my father is Mandingo. My grandfather built the Masonic lodge and was the grand master. Granddad’s root work included a cure for toothache. Grand Ma OLGA was a root woman, some of her sisters passed for white. This made her a very volatile person. Her son, PaPa Gede's father, was named "TUDE" Because he kept an attitude.
I am H0ungan Huntor (spirit of the drum). I was born (drum keeper). I met my friend, godfather, idol, many years ago - Max Beauvoir the keeper of the Le Peristyle, Mariani. He recognized the work I was destined to do. He made possible all the rites rituals it would take to give me my ( license ) so to speak. He brought forth all the society of "Le Peristyle", including the master drummer and the master drum-maker to take me through my paces. We clicked so well that we made a "Rada" and "Petro". I have one of the few drum "Batteries" made ritualistically.
As a Gullah/Geechee with my heritage at the crossroad, I sense the crucial consciousness of CHOOSING to "Preserve" my Heritage or "Observe" it. With great respect for the esoteric use of "ENGLISH" (to put a spin on) I'd prefer "OBSERVATION." When we observe a holiday, example; " Valentine's day". You make sure you have "RED" hearts, chocolates, cupids, flowers, ribbons - bows etc . and you say I'm observing Valentine's day, not Preserving (pickle - freeze etc.).
I suggest "OBSERVING" Gullah/Geechee heritage in subtle ways, because it is still a sensitive crucial ting of pride/prejudice. A Gullah/Geechee can put horse shoe, broom, bible, etc. by de door. Put a little piece of blue masking tape on the portals if you can't paint them. Put 1 bottle in a tree. Put glass water under bed, respect crossroads - cemeteries etc. Add a Yena to "Hab A Nice Day". Enjoy watermelon, chicken, rice, pudding pot, hopping john, plant Morning Glory's ( little John ). Cherish Family, children, Elders, Ancestors etc. Ebry lee likle bit heps. Observe your Heritage, not only Black history Month (shortest month 29 days) Gullah Festival, Kwanzaa, but ebry da Gawd bring fo we chillen .
en de name ob de " KONKER ", PAPA"
Read more at http://www.crossroads-university.com/instructors--consulting-board.html#QvcC27DLwsociKv8.99
