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Bill provides millions for Gullah community [audio 12min]

President Bush signs into law a bill that would provide $10 million in grant money over the next decade to support and preserve the rich history of the Gullah (or Geechee) culture. Farai Chideya talks with Democratic Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina who led the bill and Emory Campbell, a longtime activist in the Gullah community.
Read entire article at NPR "News & Notes"