Southern Menu Staple Geechie Boy Mill to Change Branding | Eater Carolinas

"A grist mill whose grits appear on menus across Charleston and around the country has announced it will change its name after criticism that its current moniker appropriates the identity of the Gullah Geechie community. The owners, Betsy and Greg Johnsman, who inherited the name when they purchased the property in 2003 and are not of Gullah Geechie heritage, faced questions over profiting from the title of a marginalized group whose ancestors were enslaved laborers in the Lowcountry. In response to public concern — amplified by advocates and public figures such as chef Samin Nosrat — the owners said they have begun the legal steps to rename the business, affirmed their commitment to providing high-quality products, and promised to announce a new name once paperwork and legal requirements are complete." - Erin Perkins