Gullah Geechee Sovereignty and Sustainability Digital Market

The Gullah Geechee Sovereignty and Sustainability Digital Market is an online platform that provides a space for Black people especially those of the Gullah Geechee Diaspora to sell their products and services.

The market is a way to support the Gullah Geechee community’s economic development and promote sustainable tourism.

Sustainable tourism is a type of tourism that aims to minimize its negative impact on the environment and local communities. It is based on the principles of economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

To join the Gullah Geechee Sovereignty and Sustainability Digital Market (GGESS Digital Market) as a vendor, you must meet the following criteria:

• Your business must be Black-owned and operated.
• Your business can't be flam (selling fake stuff or services.)
• Your business must offer goods or services that are aligned with the values of the GGESS Digital Market, which include sovereignty, sustainability, community self-reliance, and economic justice.

If you meet these criteria, you can apply to become a vendor by completing the vendor application form. The vendor application form will ask you to provide information about your business, your products or services, and your commitment to the values of the GGESS Digital Market.

Once you have submitted your vendor application, it will be reviewed by the market team. If your application is approved, you will be contacted to discuss the next steps.

If you are a Black-owned business owner, we encourage you to apply to become a vendor on the GGESS Digital Market.