Meet Dr. Pazanta Byars, author, poet, and publisher.

She uses words as a paintbrush to express her love of culture and heritage!

Dr. Byars proudly represents the Gullah and Yamesse traditions, language, and culture. Her grandmother, Rose-Lee Pazant, started the original Gullah Festival in Beauford, SC, as an opportunity to instill pride in language and culture in the students she taught. Join us for the stories of these visionary women!