When visitors think of Georgetown, South Carolina, they often think of rice. But behind every grain of Carolina Gold lies a story of resilience, innovation, and cultural survival. The story of the Gullah people.

The historic waterfront city of Georgetown, South Carolina, paused to honor a local legend who has spent five decades anchoring its cultural landscape.

In a quiet corner of Venice, not far from St. Mark’s Square, a Senegalese artist works beside an open flame, turning molten glass into vibrant beads. His name is Moulaye Niang, and he’s the first Senegalese glass master in Venice. Together with his wife Alice, he founded Muranero, a brand that fuses centuries-old Murano glass techniques with the bold spirit of African design. Muranero is more than a name, it’s a cultural bridge, a story told through glass. Moulaye Niang at work. A Shared...