CDC advances Gullah 'authenticity' program and open-air market pilot, will use Experience Gullah platform

Mar 2, 2026

The CDC reported progress on two preservation recommendations: CP12, a proposed Gullah Authenticity Certification Program to highlight authentic businesses, and CP14, an open-air market pilot; CDC staff said they will implement both through the Experience Gullah digital platform and are inventorying roughly 70 businesses.

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Sharonica Stewart told the task force that the CDC is advancing two cultural preservation recommendations from the Gullah Geechee preservation report.

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