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Welcome to the Campbell-Wright HBCU Gullah Geechee Internship Program
Honoring Heritage. Empowering Futures.
The Campbell-Wright HBCU Gullah Geechee Internship Program, hosted by Morehouse College, is a transformative initiative designed to preserve the rich cultural and historical legacy of the Gullah Geechee Corridor. Supported by a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation, this program provides HBCU students with immersive opportunities to engage in cultural preservation, historical interpretation, and storytelling.
Named in honor of Dr. Emory Shaw Campbell and Mrs. Josephine Wright, two iconic figures whose legacies of resilience, advocacy, and cultural stewardship continue to inspire, this program uplifts the voices and stories of Gullah Geechee communities while equipping the next generation of leaders with the skills to preserve and share this vital heritage.
What We Do
Cultural Preservation
Collaborate with Gullah Geechee elders, artisans, and cultural sites to document oral histories, create archives, and develop interpretive exhibits.
Student Development
Provide paid internships, professional training, and mentorship opportunities to prepare students for careers in galleries, museums, and cultural institutions.
Community Engagement
Partner with organizations and communities to celebrate and sustain the Gullah Geechee heritage.
The purpose of this Summer Internship Program is to develop a pipeline of trained undergraduates to support cultural sites of memory throughout the Southeast, particularly within the Gullah Geechee Corridor of NC, SC, GA, and FL. During this internship, students will participate in cultural/historical preservation, environmental sustainability, and engage with texts, scholars, and Gullah Geechee culture-bearers to understand the history and policy around local land, economic, and educational justice issues and ways to impact those issues. Students will also be tasked with creating and studying poetry, theatre, music, film, and other visual arts having to do with the culture. As interns they will have a chance both in Atlanta and in the Gullah Geechee region to work on developing both physical and virtual exhibits and to become certified historical interpreters. It is hoped that not only will students make an impact in the targeted Gullah communities but that they will find pathways to careers in galleries, archives, libraries, museums, and at other higher education institutions as a result of the summer internship.
Explore the Gullah Geechee Corridor
The Gullah Geechee Corridor stretches across the southeastern United States, encompassing the coastal regions of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. It is a treasure trove of history, traditions, and stories that reflect the resilience and creativity of African American communities.
Through the Campbell-Wright Internship Program, we aim to honor and amplify these stories, ensuring they continue to inspire future generations.
Honoring Dr. Emory Shaw Campbell and Mrs. Josephine Wright
This program proudly bears the names of two trailblazers who embody the spirit of resilience and advocacy:
Dr. Emory Shaw Campbell, a visionary cultural preservationist and former Executive Director of the Penn Center.
Mrs. Josephine Wright, a defender of Gullah Geechee land rights and a symbol of courage in the fight for justice.
Their legacies inspire everything we do, from training interns to engaging with communities across the corridor.