The Chronicles

TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST CHAIR OF THE CARLTON-CAREW FOUNDATION

SEKOYEO H. CARLTON-CAREW  (1921 – 2019)

Sekoyeo H. Carlton-Carew, son of the lion clan and ‘solid rock’ of the family, was always fun loving and helpful.  Sekoyeo explained the uniqueness of his name, which is carried on by male grandchildren of his lineage, in his autobiography. The name, pronounced “Shea-Que-Ye” meaning ‘do make e fit u’, came to his father in a dream. Simply translated, it means: “I was a child destined to compose myself in such a way that my words and deeds should reflect a good image of myself.” An avid reader, historian, and walking encyclopedia of Sierra Leonean history, he divided his time between Sierra Leone and Atlanta, Georgia. 

Sekoyeo had a full family life.  In 1948 he married the love of his life Queen Elizabeth Marian Carlton-Carew (formerly Parkinson), and they remain married until her death on July 15, 2019. Together they were blessed with 6 children: Olabisi Carlton-Carew, Adekunle Willie Carlton-Carew, Dr. Miranda Carlton-Carew, Cynthia Oremi Jarrett-Thorpe, Queen Meheux, Sekqueen John.

His grandchildren include: Carlene Meheux, Njeri Mouller, Quenel Meheux, Cymill Jarrett-Thorpe, Gloria Carlton-Carew, Millern Sekoyeo Jarrett-Thorpe, Prince Carlton-Carew, Sonnie John, and Jalia Carlton-Carew.  His Great-grandchild is Prince Little. 

Sekoyeo had a robust professional life and work experiences. He was a Customs officer for twenty years and a naval officer that lead training expeditions to the Banana Islands of Dublin, Ricketts, and other islands around Sierra Leone. He was a radio broadcaster, journalist, playwright, and the author of A Mixed Bag of Memories, his autobiography, which includes historical perspective of Sierra Leone during the colonial era. Sekoyeo was also conferred with the high honor of “Justice of the Peace and Commissioner for Oaths”, which afforded him the privilege to sit on the bench as a Magistrate Court Judge in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

His Social life was equally robust and fulfilling as an active “Life President” of the YMCA and an active “Life President” of the Methodist Boys High School. In 1974, for the 100th anniversary of the Methodist Boys High School, Sekoyeo authored his alumni’s Centenary book, which recorded highlights of the school’s 100 years in existence.  In 2018 he completed his
work on the history of the school which is waiting in the wings to be published. Sekoyeo loved the Methodist Boys High School and, until he reached 96 years old, would faithfully lead the school’s Thanksgiving Day parade for 3 to 5 miles each year in Freetown.

He was President of the Sierra Leone Writers Club, President of Social Services for Retirees, which allowed him the opportunity to attend conferences in Canada, Japan and other important countries to the Association, and he served as Chairman of the Carlton-Carew Foundation.

He became a member of the Lou Walker Senior Center where he developed many friendships through his piano, exercise, swimming, and computer classes; he continued taking classes at 98 years old! 

Sekoyeo continued his busy life in his adopted church in Atlanta where he was a member of an active group of seniors called Young At Heart (YAH). He never missed any Saturday events of YAH.  He was always so eager to attend meetings and events that, unbeknownst to us, he would get there early by bus. Sekoyeo lived a very active life at an advanced age.  He would take different bus routes to visit his beloved wife at the nursing home and bring her fruits and snacks. He would commute from bus to train for various appointments. He lived an independent lifestyle that he was quite proud of.

S. H., as I liked to call him, along with my husband Millern, would attend many alumni events in Atlanta. Dad would dance the night away with a jovial group of young ladies fondly known as the “Carewlets.” Dad knew the lineage of over 90% of the Sierra Leoneans he met, and the historical facts he could recite helped build his reputation. Sekoyeo was blessed with the memory of an elephant and he shared his ability as a walking encyclopedia whenever he was called upon.  Millern, our kids, and I believe he lived such a long, happy, balanced and enjoyable life because of the supportive emotional attention from all the caring people he met and interacted with. In particular, friends who engaged him in discussions, the Lou Walker Center members, his fan club the “Carewlets,” his Church, the Young at Heart group, our office employees, and many others that he encountered when traveling around Decatur helped to give him life and vitality. He even made friends with those he encountered at the Marta station, the bank, and at the filling station when buying his weekly lottery ticket.

Dad’s other pastime was attending conferences where he would deliver papers on behalf of the Carlton-Carew Foundation. When he wasn’t writing, he loved when we were able to go on holidays and cruises. He was always the first to wake up to explore the ship no matter how early, and at breakfast he would explain the ship like he drew the plans himself. 

S. H. Carlton-Carew lived a good, fun-loving life helping others, who in turn helped him to lead an enriched and fulfilling life.

I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for bringing him joy.

Tribute by Cynthia Oremi Jarrett-Thorpe Chair and CEO, Carlton-Carew Foundation  Atlanta, Georgia 

Here is a link to video of the Atlanta funeral of Sekoyeo Hector Carlton-Carew. click here
Here is a link to photographs of the funeral Atlanta. click here
Freetown Funeral service and internment link: click here

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Educate and Celebrate Event
October 15, 2011

The Carlton Carew EP Foundation traveled to Sapelo Island, GA, October 15, 2011 to celebrate the island’s 17th annual Cultural Heritage Day, and to commemorate an official Twinning ceremony between Sapelo Island, GA and Banana Island, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Sapelo Island has a population of nearly 50 residents who are African American and of the Gullah Geechee community,(descendants whose ancestors are believed to have been brought from Sierra Leone to the island of Sapelo for their expertise in rice planting. They are believed to be descendents of Gola and Gissi tribes (now Gullah-Geechee). As such, their ancestors lived on the land for generations mostly in a community called Hog Hammock. The island is pristine, beautiful and untainted. The beaches are immaculate and the water a captivating sea blue. Access to the island is limited to organized tours or personal invitation by a resident. Therefore, the annual celebration is a very festive occasion filled with excitement and anticipation about being on the island. The festival is filled with food, fun and history.

Recapping the day, at approximately 7.30 a.m. there was a queue for the8.30 a.m. ferry from the main land of Darien, the mood was lively as natives and visitors anticipated a good time on the other side of the Island. The ferry was filled to capacity as it waded through the water inlet of Darien and Sapelo Island.
Upon arrival on the Island, we were greeted at the dock by cheerful guides and relatives. It appears the festival commenced the moment our feet landed on the Island. We were whisked to the festival grounds, where crowds had already gathered and the sounds of live music and island food being cooked filled the air.
Half way through the ceremony, it was the Carlton-Carew EP Foundation’s turn to take center stage for the twinning ceremony. The occasion was opened with powerful African drumming by Kutay Turay a Sierra Leonean, artist and drummer. Cynthia Oremi Jarrett-Thorpe, cloaked in traditional Creole attire, danced to the gumbeh beat of the drum. The crowd cheered for the dancing and drumming, swaying and tapping their feet.

On stage for the ceremony was Sekoyeo Carlton-Carew, the chairman of the Carlton-Carew EP Foundation, the 90 year old patriarch; Mrs. Cynthia Oremi Jarrett-Thorpe, CEO and Vice Chair of theFoundation, Mr. Charles Hall, a native of Sapelo and President of the Sapelo Island Cultural and Revitalization Society (SICARS); Mrs. Cornelia Bailey, Vice President of the Mackintosh County Historic Preservation Society, Historian and native of Sapelo Island.
Cynthia Jarrett-Thorpe opened the commemoration ceremony thanking the people of Sapelo Island and Banana Island for giving the Foundation the opportunity to facilitate the long overdue linking or bringing together, and completing the circle of the two people, sharing common history and heritage of slavery, and ancestry. She spoke of the work of the Foundation, explaining the meaning of the Foundation’s motto, “Le De Roots Kam Togedda!” The twinning represents the coming together of the African and African American experiences as descendants of slavery. She elaborated on the significance of the twinning in joining together the Creole- African heritage, and the Geechee-Gullah heritage in a more formal manner, acknowledging the similarities in historical triumphs of Sapelo descendants and Banana Island descendants, including their preserved culture, language and heritage.

CynthiaOremiJarrett-Thorpe presented two official proclamation plaques, one by Governor NathanDeal of Georgia and the other by President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone. Cynthia reminded them that the commemoration actually commenced the prior Saturday, October 8, where Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation; Mrs. Ebun Jusu commemorated the twinning during the Foundation’s annual business forum event. The proclamation declared the entire week from October 8th through the 15th officially “Le de Roots Kam Togedda” week.
Receiving each proclamation was Mr. Charles Hall who thanked the Foundation for letting the roots come together, and stated that the twinning of the two islands is an important step, and went on to say that the people of Sapelo look forward to continuing the union of the two Islands.
At the conclusion the crowd erupted with applause and eagerly questioned the group wanting to know more about Banana Island and Sierra Leone.

The 17th annual festival was full of fun, food and festivities including vendor booths with everything from artwork, purses, clothing and more. Food vendors were in abundance as well, grilling fresh mullet, shrimp, barbeque, corn etc. Talented local artist performed gospel, blues, and traditional songs as well as spoken word.
The 18th Annual festival promises to hold even more anticipation as we now look toward to celebrating an even closer relationship between African and African-American heritage with the twinning of these two islands.
To learn more about upcoming trips to Sierra Leone and Sapelo Island please contact the Carlton-Carew EP Foundation by email at
info@cc-epfoundation.org
Sapelo Island Festival – October 13, 2012
Banana Island Festival – December 6 – 16, 2012

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The Carlton-Carew-EP Foundation was part of the entourage that saw the Amistad Schooner off from Connecticut in July, 2007, on its Journey tracing the route of slaves returned to Freetown, Sierra Leone. Freetown celebrates 220 years of its establishment, in 2007.

The Schooner’s first stop was Halifax, Nova Scotia, where the Black Loyalists of the American Revolutionary War were first settled, then on to England, and finally setteled in Freetown, Sierra Leone. A celebration awaited the Schooner when it arrived in Freetown on December 9, 2007.

AFTER LEAVING FREETOWN, THE AMISTAD CONTINUED ITS JOURNEY TO BARBADOS, PUERTO RICO, BERMUDA, CHARLESTON, WASHINGTON DC, NEW YORK AND ARRIVED IN CONNECTICUT ON JUNE, 2008.

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DECEMBER 14, 2007 – WAS A VERY MEMORABLE EVENT

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An invitation to the African Diaspora, Join Us!

PLACE: Freetown, Sierra Leone!

In continuation of our commemorative event “Celebrating our Ancestors” and “Completing the Circle”, the Carlton-Carew EP Foundation

INVITES YOU TO JOIN IN THE AWUJO CEREMONY, WELCOMING THE AMISTAD COMMUNITY AND FRIENDS TO

THE GROUND BREAKING OF THE SITES OF THE MUSEUM/LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER IN  DUBLIN, BANANA ISLAND, an ” Isle of Remembrance”

Date: December 14, 2007, an all day affair.

Awujo: is a family gathering, cookout and feast, dedicated to the ancestors

Other activities are planned throughout the holidays.

RECENT PAST EVENTS BELOW!

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A BIG THANK YOU TO

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE, MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY,

DONORS, PRESENTERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND VOLUNTEERS,

FOR A SUCCESSFUL FIVE DAY EVENT OF CELEBRATING OUR ANCESTORS. TENKI, TENKI!

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From the desk of

THE CARLTON-CAREW EP FOUNDATION, INC.

August 29-September 2, 2007

The Carlton-Carew EP Foundation successfully accomplished its mission of bringin the roots together (le de roots kam togedda!) for the Bicentennial commemoration of the Abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade by Britain, and the 220 year anniversaryof the founding of the ex slave settlement of Freetown, in Sierra Leone.

The commemoration touched people worldwide, evoking feelings of respect and solidarity for each other and reverence for the struggle and contributions of our ancestors, garnering supporters from as far away as Australia, Brazil, Ghana, South Africa, Canada, Britain, Trinidad, Liberia, Puerto Rico, Sierra Leone and around the United States, to mention but a few. The Carlton-Carew EP Foundation’s five day event, “Celebrating our Ancestors” held from Wednesday August 29, to Sunday September 2, included workshop, and film festival.

These activities took place at Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, and Morehouse School of Medicine, are clear indications of the spirit of unity surrounding the commemoration. The establishment of these historic institutions emerged from the irrepressible desire of our ancestors to reclaim their dignity and sovereignty.

Themes covered during the workshops included the theme of the Powwow Young Minds- Bridging the History Gap, targeting ages 12-22. The forum was for students, conducted by students. Some came from as far away as New York, and Michigan. Morehouse College Students took the lead in the opening of this program. The program moved along in an impressive manner starting with a “rap history”, entitled The Lost Race, that was met with standing ovation. The students’ final analysis could be summarized in the sentiments of one participating student: “we would like to do this again, it was very informative, there is so much we did not know and did not understand.” For these younger minds, interacting with college students was thrilling as the former vicariously experienced college through their senior counterparts. The meeting inspired younger students, awakening a desire and commitment to further their education and desire to learn, lead, and contribute to their community.

Touring the traveling Slave Museum at the conference center, Young Minds became deeply and emotionally affected by the artifacts on display. A walk across campus took students to Clark Atlanta University for the kick-off of the Film Festival, the film Sankofa evoked strong emotions . Their conclusion; it brought a keen sense of connection and belonging, true understanding and realization of the connection.

The main conference, Shaping Our Future, which was open to all ages, also drew people from across the globe and cross-sections of our society. Both conferences were free of charge, because of the Foundation’s strong belief in educating all descendants of enslaved people about the roots of their African ancestry 

Thursday, August, 30

The Thursday conference opened with the main theme of the whole conference, Shaping our Future. The opening was blessed by the pouring of libation by the Foundation’s chairman and elder, Sekoyeo H. Carlton-Carew, Esq. Outside in the open air by the conference center, he called on our Ancestors to help guide us by the faith, strength and resolution they demonstrated throughout their ordeal during slavery and after the abolition. It is because of their fortitude and will that we are able to stand today as productive citizens of society. It is for this reason that we must continue to honor our ancestors and pursue the goal of shaping a better future for posterity. He continued with the traditional ceremony of asking for permission and blessings, by rolling pieces of cola nut onto the ground for the ancestors to accept, followed by the pouring of water for their consumption.

The ancestors accepted this request, allowing Mrs. Cynthia Jarrett-Thorpe, the CEO and Vice Chairperson of the Foundation, to open the conference. The Conference was opened by welcoming everyone, and an overview of the mission of the Foundation was stated, while expressing the need to celebrate our ancestors. “We celebrate our ancestors by remembering them, understanding their history, and pursuing our dream of “shaping our future”. This is the honor and respect we owe our ancestors, our ancestors that rose from the MAAFA, the black Holocaust, and those who fought to remain in the Continent. We will recognize and always remember their struggle.

In the remembrance lies our strength and salvation for future generations. As the maxim goes “if you do not know where you are coming from, you will not know where you are going”. The Foundation recognizes our responsibility as parents and teachers of the young to show them the way and model in the practice of our own lives, the values that illustrate that level of consciousness and love of our people.”

The proclamation by the City of Atlanta, recognizing the week of August 26th -September 2nd as “Le De Roots Kam Togedda week” (Let The Roots Come Together) in celebration of Our Ancestors, was presented and displayed. The city asked its citizens to join in the cultural offerings designed to educate and foster continued growth among people.

It is our hope that the City of Atlanta will acknowledge its tremendous legacy and honor it by claiming its rightful place as a beacon in the quest for the liberation of oppressed people everywhere. As the “Mecca” of African-American culture and learning, the city is well qualified to host the Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave trade by the United states, next year 2008.

Dr. Evan Williams of Morehouse School of Medicine facilitated the Thursday morning conference, Shaping Our Future. The dynamic and challenging presentations were offered by:

Dr. Colin A Palmer, the Dodge Professor of History at Princeton University, took us through the middle passage and the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. His comprehensive historical analysis helped to deepen our understanding of the vast impact of the Middle Passage. Dr. Rev. Emmanuel Obasere, Spokesperson for the Maroons of Jamaica, took us through the struggle of the Maroons and their survival. His presentation brought a new sense of awareness to the impact of this crime against humanity. We thank them for traveling all the way from Jamaica to join in the commemoration and celebration of our Ancestors.

Dr. Camara P. Jones MD, PhD, MPH research Director at the Center for Disease Control, CDC in Atlanta, spoke on the effects of institutionalized racism. Her stellar presentation and its spirit of loving solidarity brought clarity and understanding to the pervasive legacy of slavery and how the emergent racism has hampered our quest to grow to our fullest potential. Dr. Kofi Kondwani, Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine, led us through the issue of stress, coping techniques of our ancestors, and their current applications. His presentation addressed our collective need for healing and restoration and offered empowering techniques for dealing with the inherent distress patterns.

The Friday 31, morning Conference was facilitated by Ms. Thurya Wingate of DeKalb Prevention Alliance Inc. Her dynamic personality and insightful perception of our heritage and culture, moved the forum forward in the discussions.
Mr. Joseph Beasley, head of Rainbow Push Coalition in Atlanta, led the opening prayers and remarks, speaking of the need for people of the Diaspora and Africa to work together, the need to build solidarity and offer concrete support for our brothers and sisters on the continent.
Dr. Juliet E.K. Walker, Professor of History at the University of Texas, took us through the world of business of our ancestors, and business of the future for Africans in the Diaspora and in the African Continent. Her lecture provided us with a thorough understanding of the economic impact of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, and how it continues to impact our lives today. The knowledge shared gives us substantial solutions to the economic challenges we face.
Mr. Ezrah Aharone, Philosopher and author of “Pawned Sovereignty”, stretch our imagination in speaking of sovereignty of Africans living in America. His presentation on sovereignty took us to a higher level of consciousness and brought into stark realism the essential status of Africans in the Diaspora.
The guest presenters of our workshops included:, Ms. Rose Grant, Spokesperson for the Belize community, Ms. Eleanor Kinlaw-Ross, Spokesperson for the Gullah/Geechee community. Elder YaChov Ben Yisrael, Elder Priest of the Cultural Center of Israel, Dr. Josephine Jackson-Smith and Ms Mozella Galloway of the National Black HerStory Task Force, Mr. Reginald Muhammad, Director of the Cheik Anta Joip Institute, Mr. Kwame Lackey, Philosopher and Scholar, and Mr. Charles Williams, Founder of Save the Family Institute.
All of the discussions from these speakers were profound and extremely informative. Their presentations brought into stark reality the ability of our ancestors to survive, liberate themselves, and to create independent societies that honor our humanity.
DNA testing kits were very popular, and made available at the Morehouse School of Medicine throughout the conference, and are still available on the Foundation’s web site, provided as a service to its supporters.
Those who were present at the conference viewed slave relics from the traveling museum of Curator, Mr. Danny Drain of SC. The Museum put up fascinating collection of artifacts on display; enabling people to torch and feel the weight of slave chains and shackles, and imagine the pain of the ancestors. Bringing greater meaning to the understanding of the word freedom.
The nightly film festivals at Clark Atlanta University, Wednesday night kicked of an impressive selection for the three night features. Sankofa, followed by Goodbye Uncle Tom, on Thursday and Friday, the 3rd and final night the film was 500 Years Later.
These documentaries were poignant representations of our historic experience and brought home to the audience the great suffering that our ancestors endured and the unconquerable human spirit that allowed them to endure and ultimately overcome the vain attempt to dehumanize a people. The movies helped us to understand the dynamics of the personal and collective struggle we experience in contemporary times.

Saturday morning we began with our energizing 5 mile Abolition-Conciliation Run/Walk around the Stone Mountain Park, but first we received our briefing regarding the rules and precautions of the race from Joe Chevalier of Morehouse School of Medicine. GA State Representative Tyrone Brooks, with his bullhorn on hand, led us from the starting line to the finish line. Also among the crowd from the starting marker was the 86 year old chairman and elder of the Foundation, Sekoyeo H. Carlton-Carew. People were amazed to see him keep up and finish the 5 mile walk around the mountain ahead of much younger people.
We were blessed with a beautiful end of summer weather that helped to make the walk a joyful exercise. Participants were rewarded with a free cookout immediately following the walk. Participants declared it a fun and relaxing day of burning calories.
This segment of the five day event is symbolic of the progress we as a people have achieved in Georgia, by our walking around the Stone Mountain Park that was in recent past forbidden to blacks. The Foundation hopes this public exhibition contributes to the process of healing and continued reconciliation among people.

Cultural Night 6.30 pm-11.30pm

The Taste of Seven Nations Feast and Festival, at the Gwinnett Center, provided the evening with good food and merriment. Palatable array of foods from countries like Belize, Jamaica, Trinidad, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sea Islands of Gullah/Geechee, Liberia, etc, were part of the main highlights of the evening. Additional food catered by Proof of the Pudding, was the Southern Buffet, accompanied by a variety of scrumptious deserts. Guests were entertained by the international band ensemble from New York, Drums no Guns Commission across America, Rhythms from the Heart, led by the talented Michael Mills in production of “YESTERDAY MEETS TODAY”, in celebration of our heritage and music history. On this community building concert tour the group launched the 100 year anniversary of the legendary Cab Calloway. Among celebrity performers was Cecil Lael Calloway, daughter of Cab Calloway, guests were treated to songs in the likes of “Minnie the Moocher” accompanied by the hearty sing-along of “HI DE HI DE HI DE HO”. A delightful and entertaining short clip of the life of the Legend was previewed. The wonderful and talented Gullah singer Ms. Lamoke Osalami sang away her progressive folk pop rock with a twist, she torched our hearts and feet with her jazzy soulful folk rhythms as we danced the night away. Our master DJ had time to show his talent and keep us on the floor till the closing of this fun filled entertaining evening, awesome music, dance and food to linger in our memory for a long while. We thoroughly celebrated our Ancestors.

The Next day, Sunday morning, was the culmination of the five day event. The Memorial Thanksgiving Service was held at the Morehouse college, MLK International Chapel. The Dean of the Chapel, Dr. Lawrence Carter, Sr., was at hand to see us through this memorable milestone thanking our Ancestors. He was accompanied by an impressive line up of young ministers from Morehouse College. Ms Crystal Zion treated the congregation to a heartfelt negro spiritual and an uplifting rendition of “Fly Away Butterfly” with her crystal and soulful voice; it was very touching. The main highlight of the morning service was the sermon delivered by Dr. Charles Finch III. His sermon was not a regular sermon just telling you the word as it is written, but it was also an educational and eye-opening oration. Dr. Finch’s delivery was exactly what we needed to close the Celebration of our Ancestors.

The Carlton Carew EP Foundation thanks all participants, supporters and volunteers for making the five day event a success and look forward to future works, in the spirit of our African Ancestors.

Cynthia Oremi Jarrett-Thorpe

Chief Executive Officer
Carlton-Carew EP Foundation, Inc.

Le De Roots Kam Togedda!

Email carltoncarewep@bellsouth.net www.cc-epfoundation.org Ph: 404-569-0229

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Press Review

From the desk of

THE CARLTON-CAREW EP FOUNDATION, INC.

The Carlton-Carew EP Foundation accomplished its mission of bringing the roots together (le de roots kam togedda!) for the Bicentennia commemoration of the Abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade by Britain, andthe 220 year anniversary of the founding of the ex-slave settlement of Freetown, Sierra Leone.
The commemoration touched people worldwide, evoking feelings of respect and solidarity for each other and reverence for the struggle and contributions of our ancestors. The experience garnered supporters from as far away as Australia, Brazil, Ghana, South Africa, Canada, Britain, Trinidad, Liberia, Puerto Rico, Sierra Leone as well as around the United States.
The Carlton-Carew EP Foundation’s five day event, “Celebrating our Ancestors” presented three days of conferences, workshops, and a film festival, August29th through 31st. The conference and workshops were hosted at the Morehouse College, Executive Conference Center. The film festival was hosted at the Clark Atlanta University.

Wednesday, August 29th

The first forum opened after a brief reception. ,themed: Young Minds- Bridging the History Gap, targeted for 12-22 year olds. Students came from as far away as New York, and Michigan.
An “rap history”, entitled The Lost Race, presented by Morehouse students received a standing ovation. Presentations about History, Juvenile Law, and Leadership evoked positive comments among the young, such as “we would like to do this again”, “it was very informative”, “there is so much we did not know and did not understand.”
Students were impresses? (in awe!) of the artifacts on display at the traveling Slave Museum at the conference center .
Afterwards, a short stroll across the Atlanta University Center took students to the Film Festival at the CAU.

Thursday, August, 30

Breakfast and registration was followed by the opening of the main conference, entitled Shaping our Future.
The City of Atlanta, recognized the week of August 26th –September 2nd as “Le De Roots Kam Togedda week” (Let The Roots Come Together) in celebration of Our Ancestors. The City asked its citizens to join in the cultural offerings esigned to educate and foster continued growth among people.
Dr. Evan Williams of Morehouse School of Medicine facilitated the Thursday morning conference, Shaping Our Future. Presentations were offered by:

Dr. Colin A. Palmer, Dodge Professor of History at Princeton University, took us through the middle passage and the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. His comprehensive historical analysis helped to deepen our understanding of the vast impact of the Middle Passage.

Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Obasere, Spokesman for the Maroons of Jamaica, led us through the struggle of the Maroons and their survival. His presentation brought a new sense of awareness to the impact of this crime against humanityand the responses of our beloved ancestors.

Dr. Camara P. Jones, Research Director at the Center for Disease Control, spoke on the effects of institutionalized racism. Her presentation and its spirit of loving solidarity brought clarity to the pervasive legacy of slavery and how the emergent racism has hampered our growth.

Dr. Kofi Kondwani, Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine, led us through the issue of stress coping techniques of our ancestors, and their current applications. His presentation addressed our collective need for healing andrestoration and offered empowering techniques for dealing with the inherent distress patterns born from our experience of enslavement and dehumanization.

Friday, August 31

Ms. Thurya Wingate, of the DeKalb Prevention Alliance, Inc. facilitated the Friday conference.

Mr. Joseph Beasley, head of Rainbow Push Coalition in Atlanta lead the opened with prayers and remarks, speaking of the need for people of the Diaspora and Africa to work together, the need to build solidarity and offer concrete support for our brothers and sisters on the continent.

Dr. Juliet E.K. Walker, Professor of History at the University of Texas, explained to us the world of business of our ancestors, and business of the future for Africans in the Diaspora and in the African Continent.

Mr. Ezrah Aharone, Philosopher and author of, Pawned Sovereignty, spoke of the sovereignty of Africans living in America.

Other presenters were:
Ms. Rose Grant, Spokesperson for the Belize community,
Ms. Eleanor Kinlaw-Ross, Spokesperson for the Gullah/Geechee community
Elder YaChov Ben Yisrael, Elder Priest of the Cultural Center of Israel
Dr. Josephine Jackson-Smith and Ms Mozella Galloway of the National Black HerStory Task Force,
Mr. Reginald Muhammad, Director of the Cheix Anta Joip Institute,
Mr. Kwame Lackey, Philosopher and Scholar, and
Mr. Charles Williams, Founder of Save the Family Institute.

Presentations such as:

Confronting Institutionalized Racism
History of Black Business
Reparations
Sovereignty
The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
The Relationship between the Negro and the African
Histories of the Hebrews, Belize, Americo- Liberians,
Maroons, Creoles, Gullah/ Geechee
Post slavery syndrome Stress
Each presentation was followed by rigorous discussions.

The film festival at Clark Atlanta University, three
impressive evening features: Sankofa, Goodbye Uncle Tom, and“500 Years Later”.

Saturday, September 1

Saturday morning dressed in our Foundation T-shirts, we prepared for a symbolic five mile Abolition-Conciliation Run/Walk around Stone Mountain Park.
Mild end of summer weather helped to make the walk a joyful exercise. Participants were rewarded with a free cook out immediately following the walk. It was declared a fun and relaxing day of burning calories.

Cultural Night

The Taste of Seven Nations Feast and Festival, at the Gwinnett Center provided the evening with good food and merriment. An array of foods from Belize, Jamaica, Trinidad, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, the Sea Islands of Gullah/Geechee, Liberia, etc, were the highlights of the evening. Guests were entertained by the international band ensemble from New York, Drums no Guns Commission across America, Rhythms from the Heart, led by the talented Michael Mills in production of “YESTERDAY MEETS TODAY”.

Sunday, September 2

The Memorial Thanksgiving Service was held at the Morehouse college, MLK International Chapel. Dean of the Chapel, Dr. Lawrence Carter, Sr., saw us through thanking our Ancestors.
Ms Crystal Zion treated the congregation to an uplifting rendition of “Fly Away Butterfly”.
The highlight of the morning was the sermon delivered by Dr. Charles Finch, III.

Cynthia Oremi Jarrett-Thorpe
Chief Executive Officer

Carlton-Carew EP Foundation, Inc.
Le De Roots Kam Togedda!

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SHAPING OUR FUTURE – CONFERENCE

Main speakers at conference: Shaping our Future
August 30, 2007 – 9am to 12.30pm

Colin A Palmer PhD is the Dodge Professor of History at Princeton University. He was Formerly a William Rand Kenan Professor at the University of North Carolina and a Distinguished Professor at the Graduate School of the City University of New York. A specialist in the study of the African Diaspora, Professor Palmer has written or edited  a dozen books, including  Slaves of the White God: Eric Williams and the making of the Modern Caribbean. He served as editor in chief of the six volume Encyclopedia of African American Life and Culture.

Camara Phyllis Jones MD, MPH, PhD is aesearch Director at the CDC, a family physician and epidemiologist whose work focuses on the impacts of racism on the health and well-being of the nation. As a teacher, her allegories on “race” and racism illuminate topics that are otherwise difficult for many Americans to understand or discuss. She hopes through her work to initiate a national conversation on racism that will eventually lead to a National Campaign Against Racism.

1pm – 4pm
Workshop- Activists of various local communities.

Community speakers:Nova Scotia, Maroons, Sierra Leone and Liberia.

August 31, 2007 – 9am to 12.30pm

Juliet E. K. Walker PhD is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Texas at Austin and the Founding Director of the Center for Black Business History, Entrepreneurship and Technology (CBBH) at the University of Texas. Professor Walker is author of The History of Black Business in America: Capitalism, Race, Entrepreneurship,. She is editor of the Encyclopedia of African American Business History and author of some ninety published articles, essays and encyclopedia entries.

Ezrah Aharone Philosopher is a leading scholar and worldwide political lecturer on sovereignty, and author of Pawned Sovereignty: Sharpened Black Perspectives on Americanization, Africa, War and Reparations.
He speaks on the concept and consciousness of sovereignty as a lens to examine the historical and future development of Africa and Africans in the U.S.   Aharone has lived and worked on development initiatives in Africa for the past 26 years. His discussion will also include Sovereign Evolution: From Civil Rights to Sovereign Rights.

Community speakers: Brazil, Gullah/Geechee, Belize, Dominica

1pm – 4pm
Workshop-Activists of various local communities.

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PROGRAM OF EVENTSCARLTON-CAREW EP  FOUNDATION
COMMEMORATING THE 200 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABOLITION OFTHE TRANS-ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE AND THE 220TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF FREETOWN SETTLEMENT IN SIERRA LEONE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL
August 29 – September 2, 2007
Le De Roots Kam Togedda– “SHAPING OUR FUTURE” CONFERENCE
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE, LEADERSHIP BUILDING- EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE CENTER.
August 29 –Wednesday -Registration & Roots workshop, DNA testing, film viewing,        
Powwow: Young Minds (ages 12-22), discussions among students.         
 Tour City of Atlanta Historic sites; on your own or organized.
3p.m. – 5 p.m.     Registration and Roots Workshop – Kam meet U peeple den: 
The Maroons, Nova Scotians, Gullah/Geechees, Black Seminoles, Americo-Liberians, Creoles-Krios and others- Morehouse College                     
 3.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.             DNA Testing – Atl. Univ. Center’s Morehouse School of Medicine
5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.            Powwow-Young Minds:Bridging the History Gap-Morehouse7.30 p.m. –
9.00 p.m.   Know U Roots: Film- Clark Atlanta University, Science & Tech
 August 30 – Thursday – Conference, Workshop, DNA Testing, and Film viewing
8a.m. – 9 a.m.            Continental Breakfast and Registration- Morehouse College
9 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.            Conference Open – Morehouse College, Leadership building
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.            Roots Workshop – Kam meet U peeple den- Morehouse College
8 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.            DNA Testing – Morehouse School of Medicine
6.30 p.m. –8.00 p.m.   Know U Roots: Film– Clark Atlanta University.
August 31 – Friday – Conference, Workshop, DNA Testing, and film viewing8a.m. – 9 a.m.            Continental Breakfast and Registration- Morehouse College
9 a.m. – 12.30 a.m.    Executive Conference  – Morehouse College 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.            Roots Workshop – Kam meet U peeple den- Morehouse College
8 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.      DNA Testing – Morehouse School of Medicine6.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.   Know U Roots: Film– finale, Clark Atlanta Univ.
September 1 – Saturday– Abolition-Conciliation 5mi Walk/Run, Roots Family BBQ,    Cultural Night
7 a.m. – 9 a.m.    Abolition-Conciliation 5mi Run/Walk – Stone Mountain park
9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.  Roots Family BBQ – Stone Mountain Park, Studdard picnic area
6.00 p.m. – 12 a.m.     African Diaspora Cultural Night – A Taste of Seven Nations Feast and Festival at the Gwinnett Center, Sugarloaf  Pk/way
September 2 – Sunday-Commemoration Memorial Thanksgiving Service
11 a.m. –           Memorial and Thanksgiving Service -Morehouse College – MLK International Chapel, Dr.Charles Finch.Tour of the Atlanta historic sites, on your own or organized
www.cc-epfoundation.org  info@cc-epfoundation.org  404-569-0229

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Press Release June 2, 2007
CARLTON-CAREW EP FOUNDATION
Commemorates the Bicentennial of the Abolition of the Trans–Atlantic Slave Trade and the 220th anniversary of the founding of Freetown, Sierra Leone
Atlanta, GA. – August 29 – September 2, 2007
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Touched by the spirit of our African Ancestors, and on behalf of millions of descendants of enslaved Africans, the Carlton-Carew EP Foundation is pleased to announce its decision to organize a five-day educational and cultural event commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade by Britain in 1807, followed by the United States in 1808, and the 220th anniversary of the creation of Freetown, the first Creole-Krio settlement in Sierra Leone, West Africa.

The Carlton Carew EP Foundation is a non-profit foundation located in metropolitan Atlanta that is committed to educating and promoting the history, heritage, culture, and economy of descendants of enslaved Africans in America and around the world.

The five-day commemorative event will take place over the Labor Day weekend, from Wednesday, August 29, to Sunday, September 2, 2007. The event will include two days of historical interactive conference and viewing of related films, a five mile commemorative walk/run, facilitated DNA testing, “Families Across the Seas” –festival and feast, concluding in an impressive Thanksgiving service.

The two-day interactive historical conference and related workshops will feature prominent participants from institutions of higher learning, international business networking groups, economists, historians, community activists, students and interested layman participants. The foundation seeks to connect descendants of African Diaspora and those interested in searching for economic and cultural opportunities for expanded interaction. Among expected participants are Nova Scotians of Canada, the Creoles of Belize, the Creoles of New Orleans, the Black Seminoles of Oklahoma and Texas, the Gullah/ Geechees of the Sea Islands of Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, the Maroons of Jamaica and other Islands, the Americo-Liberians of Liberia, and the Creoles-Krios of Freetown, Sierra Leone.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the foundation, by phone at 404-569-0229, or by email at carltoncarewep@bellsouth.net. Our web pages are viewable at www.cc-epfoundation.org.

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Press Release May 30, 2007
Young Minds
CARLTON-CAREW EP FOUNDATION, Inc
Commemorates the Bicentennial of the Abolition of the Trans–Atlantic Slave Trade and the 220th anniversary of the founding of Freetown, Sierra Leone Atlanta, GA. – August 29 – September 2, 2007

LABOR DAY WEEKEND Powwow: Ages 12-22: Bridging the History Gap and Engaging the Young Minds!Inviting all 12-22 year old to Morehouse College, on Wednesday, August 29, (Labor Day week) at 5.p.m , to a Powwow or Forum where young minds will air out their opinions and frustrations to their counterpart – college students. It will be a dynamic, interactive and informative forum. Young publishers, poets, activists and historians are some of the participants at this event.Participants will discuss the history of their African ancestors, enslaved African people, and watch documentary films. Other discussions will cover current affairs relevant to the youth – music, internet, politics, economy, life experience,leadership, and their vision for the next 20 years of living in America.Speakers and participants include students from Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta, Spelman, GA. State, Emory, UGA, GA. Tech, DeKalb Tech, Clayton State, NAACP youth and other youth organizations, including various public and private Schools. This is a forum for young people to speak their minds and interact with college students. There will be surprise celebrities among participants. The powwow will generate relevant position papers.

At the conclusion , there will be refreshments and snacks before joining the Film Festival across campus at Clark Atlanta University. Please arrive between 3.30-4.00pm to browse the traveling museum, pick up memorabilia and enjoy a complementary light dinner.

Meanwhile, adults are invited to visit the museum, participate in the ancestral DNA testing at Morehouse School of Medicine and the Film Festival at Clark Atlanta University.If you have any uestions, please feel free to contact the foundation’s Executive Director, Cynthia Jarrett-Thorpe by phone, at 404-569-0229, or email: info@cc-epfoundation.org Our web pages are viewable atwww.cc-epfoundation.org.LE DE ROOTS KAM TOGEDDA! ( Let The Roots Come Together!)

Email carltoncarewep@bellsouth.net www.cc-epfoundation.org Ph: 404-569-0229

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The Carlton-Carew EP Foundation

January 2007

Volume 2, Issue 1

After much planning and thought, the Foundation hosted what is sure to be the first of many open discussions focused on the issues facing the African Diaspora. “Le De Roots Kam Togedda: A Symposium for Those in the Diaspora”

The event, held at Morehouse School of Medicine on October 28, 2006, gathered a distinguished group of participants, representing various local organizations, academic institutions, Sierra Leonean heritage groups, and other relevant organizations.The event opened with a ceremony of Libation and Invocation, presided by the Honorable Elder Sekoyeo Carlton -Carew, Esq.,J.P., Commission for Oaths, Chairman of the Board, Carlton-Carew EP Foundation. After words of welcome by Cynthia Jarrett-Thorpe, Vice-Chairman and Executive Director of the Carlton-Carew EP Foundation, those in attendance were treated to a day of thought-provoking, informative, and sometimes even challenging discussion. Who can forget the wonderful skits that introduced each panel discussion in a lively way?
The keynote speaker, Dr. Alpha Bah of the College of Charleston, set the framework for the day’s discussions in his opening speech: “Minorities must work together for the representation of all; there is no room for trouble, no room for discrimination.”The main topics of the panel discussions, Heritage Groups – Educating or Discriminating? and Sierra Leone – Can We Stop the Brain Drain? dealt with the issues relevant to both Africans and African descendants in the diaspora. This was a wonderful prelude to our visit to the “2006 Heritage Days Celebration” at the Penn Center in St. Helena Island in Beaufort, SC.
The comments of distinguished panelists reflected the spirit of Dr. Bah’s keynote address. Different groups of Sierra Leonean people and other Africans in the diaspora should focus on finding themes that unite rather than divide their ranks. The old wisdom, “United we stand, divided we fall” applies here as well.
The second panel discussion, concerning the Brain Drain out of Sierra Leone and Africa in general, is one deeply felt on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. While loss of educated, talented, and ambitious people understandably drains Africa’s resources, Ambassador George Carew reminded us that movement of peoples also offers opportunities, as long as ex-patriots do not forget their origins but contribute their talent, money, and experiences to help their native land and African brothers and sisters.
The event was a thorough success, thanks to the organizational efforts of numerous honorable organizers and participants. Enormous “Tenki” to all organizers and participants of this great event. Your names are too many to mention here, but you know who you are.
Gail Maunula
Le De Roots Kam Togedda

Day of Celebration

“Gullah-Geechee people, stand to your feet and welcome your people. These are your people!”

The crowd at the Penn Center was called to welcome and embrace the Sierra Leonean delegation, and welcome us they did!

The standing ovation that surrounded the more than 50 Sierra Leoneans in attendance set off a celebration of history and heritage.

For many in the audience, the link between the Gullah-Geechee and Sierra Leonean people was unknown, but by the time our presentation was complete, the bond between these two groups was known and celebrated by all.The Carlton-Carew EP Foundation was invited to the 2006 Heritage Days –celebration by the Penn Center in September. The Foundation immediately began preparations for reaching out and teaching those present about the link that theseplaces share. The foundation has become well-known for its dramatic presentations and this event was no different. In a play written by Professor Amadu Maddy, the actors wove a tail of history and unity. The youngest of the group, eight-year old Jalia Carlton-Carew, sang her way into the hearts of observers, telling the tale her ancestors passed along for generations.

“My father’s, father’s, father told me that we were taken in chains from our native land,” Jalia recounted for the audience.
The skit concluded by informing the audience that…
“Gullah/Geechee still living in North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, are the extended family of the Creole- Krio culture- the returnees in Freetown, Sierra Leone.”
Acting as the wise story teller, Sekoyeo Carlton-Carew brought alive the story, history, and emotion of these ancestral stories. Other actors included Dr. Alpha Bah, Cynthia Jarrett-Thorpe, and Gail Manuala.

The fun-filled weekend also included presentations from other Sierra Leonean groups, musical performances, African dance and drumming that will not soon be forgotten.
Needless to say, the weekend was also filled with heart- and stomach filling foods, libations, and an atmosphere of camaraderie.
The Penn Center, nestled on St. Helena Island in Beaufort, South Carolina, offered a beautiful setting that even reminded many Sierra Leoneans of home.

We thank the Penn Center for their generous invitation and hospitality.

Gail Maunula

“Le de Roots Kam Togedda.”

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Blood Diamond Movie Outing

A rare occurrence, a Hollywood blockbuster dealing with a topic tragically relevant to Sierra Leone, offered the Foundation an opportunity for an outing at the movie theater.
Blood Diamond, an action-packed, dramatic thriller starring Leonardo di Caprio and Djimon Hounsou, dealt with a topic tragically relevant to Sierra Leone. The movie’s Atlanta premiere on December 8, 2006 attracted roughly 25 Foundation friends to see the movie at Stonecrest Mall’s Cineplex.
The movie tells the story tragically familiar to too many Sierra Leonians. It centers on one man’s quest to reunite his family, torn apart by ruthless war lords and the diamond-fueled civil war that they have triggered.

Blood Diamond (2006) Poster

Gripping performances by Hounsou and di Caprio brought the story to life, hopefully sparking more debate about the international trade in blood diamonds and those unfortunate millions of Africans caught in the middle of the violence.

Blood Diamond will be available on DVD on March 20, 2007.
A Symposium Every Day!

Introducing: A Cyber Symposium.

To increase interaction and provide a 24/7 forum for discussing Sierra Leone, the African Diaspora, and other topics of interests to the friends of the Foundation, the Carlton-Carew Ep Foundation has set up an online blog.
This is a place where everyone can discuss, debate, and stay informed of events. Anyone interested in the Foundation and its goals is welcome to join and post messages.

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From the desk of
THE CARLTON-CAREW EP FOUNDATION, INC.
CONNECTING OUR ROOTS With the GULLAH/GEECHEE NATION

In the evening of Friday August 24, 2006, members and supporters of the Carlton-Carew EP Foundation journeyed on an overnight bus trip to Charleston, South Carolina.
On arrival at James Island at about 7am, we were greeted by the Gullah/Geechee people with drums and songs.  Because it was a sacred burial ground for our ancestors, slaves’ prayers were said and libation poured amidst speeches by various people.
We walked across the grave site to the McLeod Plantation, we looked at the big house, the cotton gin house where cotton and indigo were produced with blood, sweat and tears, we walked into one of the slave cabins where one becomes overwhelmed with the spirits of our ancestors, we were shown all aspects of inhuman treatment meted to them in blatant disregard to sexes and ages.  We felt our connection.
 The group departed on the bus for a Charleston breakfast, it was scrumptious. 
Our next stop was the historic Biro Houses, where we learned of their historic preservation and the Underground Railroad and tracks that were the path to freedom for many of our ancestors.  Sweetgrass baskets (Shukublai) and quilts were on display.
At 5.30 pm, VIP reception at the Dock Street Theater was attended by members of the EP Foundation, the deputy speaker of Parliament of Sierra Leone, Mrs. Elizabeth Lavalie and other foreign guests. The Queen of the Gullah/Geechee Nation made a presentation, followed by Cynthia Jarrett-Thorpe of the EP foundation and the Honorable Elizabeth Lavalie etc. The African drums beat to the familiar sounds of our Ancestral music as we sang along, we spoke in our intertwined language of patois (Krio and Gullah/Geechee).  The reception ended with servings of authentic Gullah/Geechee meal.

The After Party sponsored by the foundation for Creole-Krio descendants served up authentic Creole-Krio food of Jollof Rice and Stew, Groundnut Soup and Rice, Pepper Chicken, Plantains, Akara, Doughnuts and Ginger Beer.  We danced to Gumbe Music and were taught some original moves of the body, particularly the positioning of the hands, movement of the hips, and rolling of the buttocks, courtesy of our elders Mrs. Cynthia Williams and Mrs. Cassandra Garber. 
We retired to our hotel suites in the wee hours of the morning.
Saturday morning was early rise, off to the Ancestral Tribute cruise boat departing from the Charleston Maritime Center, but first we were treated to Authentic Gullah/Geechee breakfast. 
We cruised along the Charleston River, with live commentaries and history tours given by Mr. McGill, a union troop reenactor and a director in the Southeast region for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a very knowledgeable historian.

Queen Quet performed the ancestral ceremony of libation and pointed out the Sullivan Island where the Slave ships docked and our people were herded and auctioned off as beasts of burden.   We were asked to throw in loose change into the river in memory of our ancestors. According to Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee nation, “The loose change that was cast out was to symbolize that we can no longer be bought or sold and that our ancestors’ souls are not for sale”. Spiritual songs were sung as we imagined the feelings of the ancestors’ journey down the river to the Sullivan Island all shackled and in pain. Once more the connection was made and felt by us, the descendants of Slaves. This particular event was historic, because there has never been an ancestral tribute done on the Charleston harbor. As stated by Queen Quet “This spiritual tribute was a unification of Gullah/Geechees and Creoles-Krios that reconnected all to their common ancestors”. The return journey was somber as we returned to land at the maritime center.
We pitched two 10×10 tents under the palm trees at the water’s edge,  where the lovely summer sea breeze  was blowing, and at times inviting one to a catnap. We set up Sierra Leonean food, artifacts, clothing and curios.  Our food tent was a hit with visitors as we sold Crain-Crain and Bitters with FooFoo, Stew Green and Fish Stew with Rice and Cassava Leaves with Rice. These food treats were the tastiest ever, and they showed, with patrons in line buying and devouring a taste of Sierra Leone.  The ginger beer accompanying the meal was a great hit too.
Inside the maritime center, there were cultural dancers, gospel musicals, drumming of African Sounds and individual dancing. By early evening we were exhausted from too much fun and food.
We retired to our hotel suites, rested and took off again for a night out in the town.. Sight seeing, good food and merriment, was the ambiance all around the Charleston historic district. To us, it appeared Charleston Market area, the bars and clubs had no intention of calling it a night, but we finally had to, in the early hours of the morning.
Sunday was our last day of the Festival and return day.  Our bags and equipment were loaded onto the bus after a hot breakfast at the hotel.  At the maritime center, cultural activities were under way, there we bade our farewell and departed on a very restful bus ride.  On the bus, about two hours from Atlanta, we were treated to the movie- Madea’s Family Reunion; it was a hilarious comedy, we laughed all the way. Thanks to Skip, our beloved bus driver and co-owner of the Coyote bus lines.
There were speeches and thanks as we approached Atlanta, and pledges from more supporters to work closely with the foundation in fostering its goals and objectives.

The Chairman of the Carlton-Carew EP Foundation, Mr. Sekoyeo H.Carlton-Carew thanked all of our supporters that journeyed with us to Charleston to help make it a memorable occasion of connecting with our Ancestors, our roots.

Unu tenki tenki, fo le de roots kam togedda
Cynthia Jarrett-Thorpe

Le De Roots Kam Togedda!