Posts by sroode

In 1863 slavery was abolished in the United States. Sapelo Island today is the home of a handful of people, including about 48 Black folks living in Hog Hammock Community. They, JR Grovner (your tour guide) included, are struggling to preserve and revitalize their African culture, heritage and property rights.<More>

Chiefs defensive lineman and JR’s cousin Allen Bailey discusses growing up on Sapelo Island, Georgia and ponders the future of the dying historic community in this ESPN video.