Charleston's history is rooted in the labor, displacement, and exploitation of enslaved African people. This legacy influences present day issues surrounding property ownership, economic prosperity, and race-based injustice through out the area.
On this page you will find historical documents, declarations, research, and community led initiatives on reparative justice and Gullah Geechee stewardship in Charleston.
The Sanfoka Declaration outlines a community-led call for reparative justice and land stewardship in the Charleston region. Issued by members of the Charleston Reparation Taskforce alongside Gullah Geechee descendants, the decleration connects historical extraction and displacement to ongoing struggles over land, housing, and community control.
April 22, 2026 Charleston Reparation Taskforce
In 2018, Charleston City Council formally acknowledged and apologized for the city's role in supporting and profiting from slavery. The resolution recognized the lasting harm caused by slavery and racial discrimination while committing to the contiued effort toward equity and historical acknowledgement.
Official resolution adopted by the City of Charleston on June 19, 2018.
How race shaped our city today and recent efforts to address racial inequities.
A city led commission that examined racial disparities in Charleston and developed recomendations related to equity, opportunity, and community well being.
Research and educational material focused on reparative justice, community advocacy, and policy solution.
Research archives and educational resources documenting African American history and culture in Charleston.