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Continuing to Progress on Johns Island, SC in the Gullah/Geechee Nation

by Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) Many times over the years, I have taken the journey on Highway 17 and then turned to take the bridge over to Johns Island.  I have had celebrated at the annual Sea Island Cultural Arts Festival on the island and been invited into a home built …

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Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio: Labor Day, Civil Rights & Self-Determination

Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) is the hostess of “Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio” on behalf of the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition (www.gullahgeechee.net). On this Labor Day 2013 edition, she focuses on the history of Labor Day and current issues going on with regard to labor unions in the Gullah/Geechee Nation, the Civil Rights …

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Penn Center Screens “The Education of Harvey Gantt” About the Integration of Clemson University

by Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation I have personal connections and many memories that came about at two major institutions in the state of South Carolina where I was homegrown.  The locations of these institutions are extreme juxtapositions to one another.  One is located in what is called “The Lowcountry” of the Gullah/Geechee …

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Celebrating Gullah/Geechee Foundations of Black History

Celebrating Gullah/Geechee Black History 02/04 by GullahGeechee Riddim | Blog Talk Radio focused on the life stories of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founder of “Black History Month” and native Gullah/Geechee Civil Rights activist, Septima P. Clark.  Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) is the hostess of Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio on behalf of the Gullah/Geechee …

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Gwine Bak Conference & Symposium: Emancipation & Self-Determination

Gullah/Geechee Gwine Bak Conference 2013 Emancipation & Self-Determination at University of North Florida Wednesday, February 27, 2013 10 am-Noon Circle of Connection: Possibilities of Partnerships with Dr. Melissa Hargrove of UNF, Dr. Annette Watson of C of C, & Jamelle Ellis of USC Noon-1:30 pm Lunch on your own 1:30-3 pm 2-3:30 pm Legacy of Land …

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