People need to educate themselves on property ownership laws. And young people need to STOP selling the land! Lease it long term if you just want money but keep title to it!

Black People wake up hold on to your land...is of GREAT value.

Please keep your LAND use it for yourself it can supply all your needs Let it be your entertainment for all of you to enjoy, there’s enough of you to make it your “own” put your skills to use🙏🏾

Beautiful people. I want those home owners to build some properties on their land for the younger generations and get together and open a supermarket to begin

Get your wills and trusts together to protect your property.

Listen! This man speaks for all of us! I have personally experienced this heartbreak. God isn't making land anymore. The beauty of having a soul connection to the land is priceless.

I grew up in Nassau County, Florida (Callahan, Florida) The most Southern Lowcountry area in the Southeast. When I was a child I had to work on my grandfathers farm, I learn a lot about farming and hated every moment of it. I help plant, weed, and picked it all in those fields back in the day. When I was 17 years old I join the US Army in 1979 and vowed never to set foot in another field or return to dirt roads and the country. Here I sit in KIlleen, Texas in 2023 at this very moment planning my move back on to my great-grandfather's land (purchased in 1902) within months. The funny thing is, I'm spending $500,000 to get what I had for free as a child. I've traveled the world in the US military and as a Department of Defense employee, I'm looking forward to getting back to my roots with a passion.

I Love the fact that the families are trying to hold onto what their forefathers purchased & passed down to their children. I look at it as a Major blessing!! Their land is absolutely Beautiful! However, on the flip side of things, change is inevitable. Property taxes increasing, new roads being added or enlarged, larger schools being built are all signs of growth. I believe that a person should be able to hold on to their property if they want to as long as they are paying their taxes. They should Never be forced to sale their property! Period!!!

Keep fighting to preserve your history and family legacies! Continue showing resilience and determination in educating future generations about the value that their namesake holds. This is American History happening right now.

So many of Black families have been through this. 💔 I think many folks in my generation (Gen X) became enamored with "big city" life and, readily sale our land shares for quick money. We have immediate expenses and are eager to take that immediate money. The living cost is so high! I'm trying to hold on to what I have now. My wife and I get calls and letters asking if we want to sell our property. 😓

African Americans, American Indians, Hawaiian Americans, Alaskan Americans, even Mexican Americans have lost so much land, and generational wealth in our country. Families with fractional ownership need to learn how to hold on to their land. They’re trying, but they desperately need some help!It’s time to really Make America Great Again…For Everyone!!🇺🇸

This is so amazing, I'm learning so much about black American history!!!

This is a very timely piece. Thank you for making it. I believe there is an awakening occurring in our young people who are now seeing the need for land and business ownership. This is something that was lost over the last 2 generations where the focus was "get an education and move to the city where you can get a good job". This was the way out of poverty for those generations and I dont blame them. Now the young people have access to information on finances and investments. I hear young people talking about generational wealth and diversified portfolios. Keep pushing. The young people coming into adulthood now are poised to do great things if they know where to start.

I wish so badly that the ancestors would have talked more about our history. So much lost in death and now people like me have to search thru records just to find what was rightfully ours its hard its pain staking and exhausting but ill keep searching and I tell my children what I find so my generations below me will know who they are!!

First, I'm embarrassed that after twenty months, I'm just discovering this invaluable piece that cuts to the heart of the experiences of Black U.S. constituents at large. Second, it's appalling that at the time of my viewing, only 830 of the 28K viewers considered it worth the effort to "LIKE", i.e., appreciate the time, effort, and ultimately, the expense of collecting and compiling this invaluable footage and reporting. Thank you for all that you do in the name of the historical preservation of often marginalized people and communities.

Very inspiring I’m a native from and island in the pacific called Tonga and we’re different in ways but I see some much similarities and a lot of them from the real African American that’s actually owned there own land I hope to one day come walk around and feel that powerful energy floating around one love to them geeche

I'm in South Africa and I'm proud of you my elders we also facing same problems in here but God will be with us God bless you 🙏🏾

Drive out the Black families by building a 5 lane highway right at the front door of these people's home. After the massecre of the Greenwood community (Black Wall Street) in Tulsa....a freeway was built to make sure Black families could not rebuild.

Thanks for this history lesson. There’s still so much that we don’t know.

I so appreciate the hard work your organization is doing.

I’m glad they are keeping the land and hope they never sell

Very insightful knowledge gives revelation to "economies" and the depth in back stories with the urbanization within cities and towns. Why the need for so many expensive homes , high rents and cost of living when jobs can't meet the demand? Pennies on the dollar is predatory .

Wisdom and truth. Spoken in plain English for us to truly understand. I wanna say 'thank you' in as many languages as i know to say it. But, in plain English, thank you. mimi niatwa L

They should have this in the History books!! Very interesting... Thank you so much, I've learned alot.... Bless you all. Don't sell...

I wouldn’t leave property to no church because you never know how righteous the leaders are or will be at a church. Too many shady people.

When I moved to sc in 1996 the reedy river was clean. I used to go swimming all the time. By 2000 it looked just like his river. It’s insane how these companies burned the land just so poor and black families could not use it for free. Bastards

Small observation but I love that they used The Great Debater movie score soundtrack. (excellent touch)

we have to teach the youth and coming generations the economical advantage to having land. And raise them not to be lazy in tending to land because it is hard work but so is working for a check

Damn shame. Take and take and take. Where are we to go, this is our country. May God keep their feet in place and hedge of protection around them and their homes.

I really enjoyed this video. The people were well spoken and the interviewer asked great questions.

Realize "God is not making anymore land," so hold on to what you got...

Keep Your Land My People!! We Will Get All!! That They Know Is Due!! God Bless!!

Lease the land. No one is talking about that. Control it, keep it, LEASE it.

This information needs to come to light more.

I've been researching my family history via Ancestry. I've learned that my maternal ancestors were members of the 7 Mile community and an ancestor was buried in 8 Mile. I planned to visit, but, unfortunately, both communities are gone. Commercial and expensive residential properties now sit in their place. Conversely, multiple plantations have been preserved in the area.

I support your movement! ✌

This makes my heart hurt. These are my ancestors, my mom is Ghanaian and we all know the Gulla came from West Africa. Set up a gofundme to get a good lawyer. This makes me so sad and angry.

Center for Heirs property, please let the people in this video know that they can use compost toilets, wells and a basic two person septic systems. Also they can use incinerating septic systems, solar toilets, and solar showers. The advantage of living on/near marsh- Wetlands, Bogs and in a flood zone, is that you only need to dig 100 feet with an auger to get well water. The Town won't tell them this information, because they want to tax them off theur property (PLEASE NOTE, THESE UTILITIES MENTIONED MUST MEET THE STATE'S HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE GUIDELINES.) I'M GULLAH GEECHEE AND I FIND LAND AND RESEARCH DEEDS FOR OUR PEOPLE.

Very interested, good black History.things you no is still going on.

Thank you for great video, We need to all help them keep their rightful land. I'm willing to help to maintain this beautiful land.

As a Gullah native Islander from Hilton Head Island Thank You.

The city should grandfather all heirs for property tax to help them salvage the historic areas and hold on to what belongs to them. God bless them all.

Years ago two sisters willed their homes to their respective churches because they didn't have children. Those properties served as income for the churches during those transitional periods as generations moved in & out causing the income of the church to rely mainly on those with fixed incomes. The churches have now upgraded to user-friendly (elevator, handicap ramps, etc.) and paid off so they can give even more back to the community. One of the churches is the 2nd oldest black church in the city and once served as a school for black children that weren't allowed to attend the regular schools. So having that home provide income has been instrumental.

Thanks for sharing, very educational

My mom grew up in an all blk town called pelham and some people are still there check it out in tx nere Hillsboro

Thanks for bringing this up. I’m 37 and have no background (small family history), I struggle every week.

You are doing the right thing, you must teach the children the value, because when the land is ignored by the children, they will sell it to the first entity who sets a price for it. By hook or crook it will be taken away. Only when its gone, will the uninformed seller realize that they should have held on for their children or concerned relative or friend. Someone who will treasure the land as a keepsake.

I've been searching for Snowden history as my great grandfather was a Snowden

Good information.

Good documentary, great questions, thank you!

Im From Lake View S Carolina Love Yall Stay Strong

Those are part of our Heritage and Historical lands that should be State and Federally Recognized and protected.

Thank you for sharing. It has given me some real interest in knowing everything 💯 😌 first hand knowledge from those who know the history of the Era. My ❤ 💙 💜 love all your family 👌 efforts...loving the basket making. Would love to visit 😍

It's not that it's just heir's property. It's the fact that AA don't talk about business like it should be discussed. People move away and then one day want to sell and then they sell to a person who wants to force the rest out. It Will's were set up correctly and it was discussed that before you sell the family's land to a person or company sell it to family first. It's not the city or state, or a company that is the AA's worst enemy it's the lack of business communication.

Would be nice to hear the native american habitation of this area to put everything in context in regards to history / real allodial aboriginal land title.

Step 1: Go to abandoned piece of real estate Step 2: Start cleaning up the property Step 3: Place Mechanic LIEN on property Step 4: Go to Bureau of Land Management File for a LAND PATENT 💓LAND PATENTS SUPERCEDE DEFACTO DEEDS AND TITLES

The music was way too loud while the individuals were being interviewed, it was very difficult to understand

Mt Pleasant and Sweet Grass baskets.

Amen! Land is prime real estate. So what’s the solution? The owners are basically Heirs from homestead Freeman! Can’t there be legislation amended for Heirs’ Property Preservation & Protections? It’s also an Historical Preservation as well. I really enjoyed this eye opening video. Thank you

Need some young Malcolm’s down there ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Nice looking man

If the church buys the church, then it should be in the contract to keep it in the family. I’ll buy the property. Who do I contact? Systematic racism: raise the taxes with no relief in sight. The kids go to school and don’t connect…it’s by design

Last lady, 'If you aren't offering 999 billion dollars you better get away from my door.'😅

I love her SPIRIT. She basically said get away from her with your BS. No disrespect ma’am.❤✌🏾

What!!! please share this info to everyone you can!!!!

Gentrification is a curse for US. I suffered homelessness, going bankrupt trying to survive

Sometimes, elders tells a percentage of the story, instead of the telling younger generations the whole story. Interested in, how many of theses families, actually spoke to their families about the legacy of their family land, instead of broadcasting to the masses. All of this valuable information can or may be used against you.

This may rub some folks the wrong way. But, back in the day, we needed land to farm, feed ourselves and survive. However, farming is not what most young people are interested in. Land usage has to be updated. Talk with the young people about ideas for land usage other than farming. Perhaps they can build houses that are worth renting out or some other kind of businesses. Otherwise, If they sell the land, they can still invest in something that is worth having today. Holding on to land and not making use of it, will only lead to more land loss.

wish the sound was better 😕

I will love to do that

How does he not see it as race, when they want to add a 5th lane to the highway? He must not have been taught or was raised to believe that because he has generational property that it isn’t about race. This sickens me that many of us who are fortunate doesn’t see that racism is embedded in the very foundation of this country. This is partly why and how many of our black towns disappeared. The fact that the family is fighting because of what the city is planning, is EXACTLY what I’m talking about. I’ve been toMt Pleasant and it is beautiful. Do they even know about what the Gullah islands are going through? Are they aware of Tulsa’s history? I’d love to have. Conversation with him. Harvest on, still is racist. I’ve spoken to many people there and you can see the blurred lines. As long as the block people stay in their lane, everything is good. It’s an unspoken word.

How can some purchase a basket?

Yes we need reperations the very first step is to add up al the injustice years red lineing..over 500 years now for the next .. 500 years..we are tax exempt 👍🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 now give us our land and for the black faimlys that have there's keep it.👍🏿

I'm just sickened by these stories. Both sides of my family came from 100acre farms each, here in NYS. Combined 225yrs. I got the land thing believe you me. 4.'22

We As People Need To Get On Code!! What Our Ancestors Were All About!! Not Speaking About The Tom/ Tom Etta !! What They Are Doing Today!!

Add the link to give money toward the property preservation fund.

I ask why the church & not a niece or nephew cousin auntie

This video was pretty good....the music selection, not so good. I recommend watching this documentary 👍🏿

Racist tactics are always financial, educational, and health-related.

I am currently looking to go back home where ADOS is from. I'm trying economicly

If they team up with the local DNR and form a nonprofit, they might be able to create a preservation trust.

He who holds the Gold, Rules.

Israelites

Build family homes on it

If only the people that didn't want their share of the land would just forfeit it to those that do want to keep it in the family. My gosh

They never used to have to pay for water and now you do

He should put some tilapia in his pond....theyll clean up his pond and provide good fish to eat....

RIGHT

the real loss is from selling the land , there you have generational wealth but if you sell it is gone

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Renting a home is bondage plane and simple and they know it

I could only wish for this kinda peace...eat of the land, homeschool, etc I hope at least Air BNBs for vacation rentals were they can rent trailers out and that would cover the taxes

Us education there word of mouth

The people who are trying to get the land in shady ways cheating the people why are you doing so do you all not think about the wrath of God. your are bring trouble upon yourself. stop it before the hand of God falls heavily upon you all. they should not even be taxed this is the right and fair thing to do.

James Island in general has drastically changed. Grimball Road/barn hill, Grimball road ext, sol Lagre, everything is being taken or families are selling! It's impossible to move home to the island because of the cost and constant building, traffic. Thos video hurts!

Should be developed into organic farm land for high value crops. Too much money to be made for this to be happening.

Who do you see about recovering stolen land

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they should start their own churches just to be able to live on their land tax free