MDC Extends Condolences to the Gullah-Geechee Community Following Sapelo Island Tragedy

MDC Extends Condolences to the Gullah-Geechee Community Following Sapelo Island Tragedy

We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic ferry dock collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island this past weekend, where the Gullah-Geechee community gathered for their annual fall celebration. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives, the individuals who were critically injured, and the entire Sapelo Island community, which has been shaken by this devastating event.

 MDC has long-standing connections to the Gullah-Geechee community, both personal and professional. Many of us have had the honor of working alongside Gullah-Geechee leaders and organizations to preserve their rich cultural heritage and elevate community concerns.

 Reflecting on this tragedy, MDC President and CEO John Simpkins shared: “As the descendant of Gullah-Geechee South Carolinians, this devastating loss strikes deeply. We mourn with the Gullah-Geechee community and know that they will honor the memory of those lost by continuing to display their characteristic strength, solidarity, and resilience.”  

 Please join us in holding the Gullah-Geechee community in your thoughts during this difficult time. We stand ready to support our friends and partners in their ongoing journey of healing and recovery in any way we can.

 Read the article posted by Associated Press news here.