The Story



We are All Antarctica is a story about my father George W. Gibbs, Jr’s adventures as the first person of African descent to set foot on the continent of Antarctica. He sailed on the famous ship the USS Bear in 1939 to 1941 on Admiral Byrd’s III expedition to the South Pole. It was the first joint venture with the US military and private exploration. Gibbs went on to serve humanity in countless ways, paving the way for not only people of color in the community of Rochester, MN but for all people to become more human, serve their community and appreciate differences.

Through compassion, tenacity, faith and countless hours in the trenches, Gibbs’ life is a model for community service, equality and fun. As the lowest rank on the ship, he was honored for his contribution at a time when people with dark skin were considered less than human.

This story integrates my experiences with natural healing, the arts, the science of the ice, the metaphysics of the South Pole and the history of the expedition and its mystery.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Antarctica-Past, Present and Future: Count Down to Gibbs 100th Birthday

One week to go to 11/7/16- This would be George W. Gibbs, Jr's 100th Birthday.

Best news this year for Antarctica: The most pristine waters in the world are now protected!   http://bbc.in/2f6d1G3

Gibbs sailed to the Ross Ice Shelf with Admiral Richard E. Byrd's III expedition to the South Pole, in 1940.  Where icebergs look like castles and penguins love to play. Thankfully, after 76 years, we still have these sights.  For the next 35 years, the protections remain.  Antarctica is melting. We're more aware of what that might mean for the planet.

We need to save the world's last frontier. This is a perfect step.


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