In South Carolina, Hurricane Florence Put the Gullah People's Way of Life in Peril
Many in the community live on land that is classified as "heir's property," a legal condition that leaves it particularly vulnerable, especially in a disaster.
Laura Bliss
Laura Bliss is a staff writer at CityLab, covering transportation, infrastructure, and the environment.
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