De Gullah/Geechee and National Public Health Week
The Gullah/Geechee Sustainability Think Tank has been blessed to be able to convene a cadre of doctors that have been working within the Sea Islands of the Gullah/Geechee Nation on numerous environmental and human health studies. The outcomes of these studies and how the Gullah/Geechee population can be an active part of healing processes has become central to our interactions and our discussions. So, I felt blessed and impressed to emerge from another enlightening engagement with several of our MUSC community outreach partners to see a banner that indicated that it was “National Public Health Week.”
Queen Quet’s Journey from Human Rights Back to Gullah/Geechee Land
Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) took the time to do an anniversary episode of “Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio” to detail her journey becoming the first Gullah/Geechee in world history to speak before the United Nations on behalf of Gullah/Geechees.
Walkin een ta who WEBE: A Gullah/Geechee Queen’s Journey
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
• Lao-Tzu
This quotation that has been heard and read around the world symbolizes the journey of the life mission that GOD placed me on. When I took the first step, I had no idea that I was even beginning a journey, I moved because GOD was ready. “Win GAWD git readee, hunnuh hafa moob!”
“Fearless Prayer” and the Gullah/Geechee: An Interview with Life Coach Sheronda L. Barksdale
Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio featured the new inspirational book, “Fearless Prayer” by Sheronda L. Barksdale. Sheronda L. Barksdale (http://www.sherondalbarksdale.com/) is an author, entrepreneur, life empowerment coach, and speaker. She specializes in spiritual and personal growth, stress management, time management, relationship coaching and motivation for teens and adult women.
De Conch Doubles Up for 2015!
De Conch Doubles Up for 2015! De Conch is the international ezine of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Ef bout we hunnuh wan kno, den yeddi De Conch da blo!
Oppose Oil Drilling on the Gullah/Geechee Coast! Help protect the Sea Islands!
Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition, the Gullah/Geechee Sustainability Think Tank, and the Gullah/Geechee Nation’s leaders are calling on all citizens of the Gullah/Geechee Nation and our supporters worldwide to write into to oppose oil drilling and seismic gun testing along the coasts of the Carolinas and Georgia!
Deadline for public comments is March 30, 2015! http://www.boemoceaninfo.com
Support the St. Helena Branch Library in the Gullah/Geechee Nation!
As we seek to support the “Fill the Shelves” fundraiser that the Friends of the Library is having to assist the St. Helena Branch with getting more books and DVDs, we are also supporting keeping the current hours of all of the county libraries. To that effect, we will speak out on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 5 pm during the Beaufort County Council meeting and we pray that our supporters and community members will also come to speak out in support of keeping our libraries fully funded and in full operation as well.
Gullah/Geechee Living History Series Focuses on Sea Island Land Ownership
Gullah/Geechee Living History Series Focuses on Sea Island Land Ownership
The Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition (www.gullahgeechee.net) will host three events at the St. Helena Branch Library as part of the “Gullah/Geechee Living History Series.”
Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation Presents at MUSC
Medical University of South Carolina
Department of Public Health Science
South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute
Multicultural Student Advisory Board
Student National Medical Association
SEMINAR
“Cultural Collaboration Pun de Gullah/Geechee Coast”
PRESENTED BY
Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation
Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) returns to MUSC to discuss how cultural collaboration has been not only the basis of existence for the Gullah/Geechee culture, but how it is now central to the sustainability of this coastal community. All those that have been interested in the historical legacy and the efforts to continue the traditions of the Gullah/Geechee Nation will be able to engage in an interactive dialogue in celebration of these traditions and Women’s Herstory Month.
Friday, March 27, 2015 at NOON
Medical University of South Carolina
125 Strom Thurmond Building
Charleston, SC
Pan African Family Empowerment Network Seeks Volunteers
As “Gullah/Geechee Nation Volunteer Month” continues, we are pleased to announce that the Pan-African Family Empowerment Network which is a Beaufort-based public charity which was created to help Gullah/Geechee and other African descendants save their land for current and future generations is seeking volunteers for multiple positions. They have an immediate need for an experienced webmaster, grants writers, and appointment schedulers. Also needed are committed fundraising event volunteers; community outreach presenters; and office clerks willing to assist landowners with filling out paperwork for homestead exemptions; tax rate reductions; installment property tax payments; and referrals to agricultural, and heirs’ property title clearing programs.
These volunteer positions are ideal for college interns, retirees, and those looking for an effective way to make a difference through community service programs. Volunteer hours are flexible.
Training for all volunteers will be held at the Pan-African Family Empowerment Network’s office at One Beaufort Town Center 2015 Boundary Street Suite 224 in Beaufort, SC. For more information, call 843-592-6076.
