Monthly Archives: August, 2018
Contributing to the #GullahGeechee Culture for the Future
The achieving of the fundraising goals for these projects will assist the leaders of the Gullah/Geechee Nation with continuing the daily work that is done. This work exemplifies the Black Philanthropy Month theme for 2018 “For the Culture For the Future.”
Support Yenna Chiren House
During Black Philanthropy Month 2018, the Gullah/Geechee Angel Network launched its fundraiser for a cultural learning center called “Yenna Chiren House” which will be located in Charleston County, SC in the Gullah/Geechee Nation. In order to help them reach their goal for the restoration of the building which will house this institution, please contribute at
De Conch Third Quarter 2018
De Conch da de international ezine ob de Gullah/Geechee Nation. Ef bout we hunnuh wan kno, den yeddi De Conch da blo! This edition features information about Black Philanthropy Month, the Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival, IAAM, and coming events including the Global Climate Summit. Read, share, and download the info. Den jayn we pun de islandts ob de #GullahGeeechee!
Gullah/Geechee Queen Quet Gwine Back ta de UN
Sea level rise and other climate changes impacts are compounding the work to protect the Sea Island environment. Yet, Queen Quet is committed to this work daily. Queen Quet has successfully worked against offshore oil drilling and seismic gun use in the Atlantic Ocean and is actively engaged with global partners in reaching the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. On September 25th 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years and the Gullah/Geechee Nation is working to achieve these goals during the International Decade of People of African Descent. With your support, the Gullah/Geechee can insure that we have representation in the major planning and engagement activities to reach these goals and to insure that the Paris Agreement to protect the environment are achieved. So, Tenki Tenki fa hep we send Queen Quet ta de UN one mo ‘gain!
Please contribute to this aspect of the “Gullah/Geechee Save the Sea Islands World Tour” at https://www.gofundme.com/gullahgeechee-queen-quet-goes-toun
Oyotunji Proclaims Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2018
Alase Oba Adefunmi Adejuyigbe proclaimed “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2018” in the Kingdom of Oyotunji. He presented Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) with the proclamation during a private ceremony in the village. Asé.
Gullah/Geechee Angel Network Yenna Chiren House Fundraiser
In order to reach out to the community and to reach the $5K fundraising goal, the Gullah/Geechee Angel Network has called on Star 99.7 Radio personality, Savannah to host an afternoon of poetry, music, and cuisine at the Gullah/Geechee owned “Hannibal’s Kitchen.” Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 6-9 pm.
Navassa Revisioning Continues
This is a reminder that the public is invited to a Public Information Meeting and a Redevelopment Concepts Open House for the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund Site in Navassa, North Carolina on Thursday, August 9, 2018.
Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival™ 2019
De Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival™ 2018 celebrated the historical connections between Barbados and the Sea Islands of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. The celebration and reconnection will continue in Barbados as the festival family journeys there in June 2019. So, ef hunnuh wan go, stay tuned ta http://www.GullahGeechee.info!
South Carolina Celebrates #GullahGeechee Nation Appreciation Week 2018
The South Carolina coast has been celebrating “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week” since it began in the City of Charleston in 2012. As usual, every county that makes up the South Carolina Lowcountry excluding Horry County has participated in proclaiming the celebration.
The celebration was launched in Florida this year for the first time at the Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day at American Beach. It will culminate in Charleston with the Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival™ once again. This year the celebration is themed “Disya da Gullah/Geechee!”
Georgia Celebrates #GullahGeechee Nation Appreciation Week
The Coastal Empire and the Golden Isles are glowing from the richness of the Gullah/Geechee traditions, heritage, and culture that are being celebrated there again this year. Chatham, Glynn, and Liberty County once again led the way in proclaiming “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week” again this year!