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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!
Florida Celebrates #GullahGeechee Nation Appreciation Week 2018
Nassau County and the City of Fernandina Beach, Florida both proclaimed “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2018.” For the first time in history, the celebration was launched on Amelia Island at historic American Beach. Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day at American Beach was a huge success on an extremely sunny day which followed a stormy night with massive rains and flooding. The only flooding on the launch day was the love being shared by the Gullah/Geechees from the Carolinas and Georgia that came to reunite with their rest of their people in Florida.
Disya da Gullah/Geechee: A Week Long Celebration of the Cultural Legacy of the Gullah/Geechee Nation
Queen Quet, the Wisdom Circle Council of Elders and Assembly of Representatives for the Gullah/Geechee Nation are calling for everyone throughout the Gullah/Geechee Nation to participate in the numerous activities that will take place during Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week.
Pender County Proclaims Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week
Pender County, NC proclaimed its second “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week.” Filmmaker Christopher Everett received the proclamation on behalf of Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation.
Beaufort Proclaims Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week
The City of Beaufort and Beaufort County, SC proclaimed “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2017!” Proclamations were issued during the town and county council meetings.
Liberty County Proclaims Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week
Liberty County Commissioners presented Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) with a proclamation for “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2017.”
Georgetown County Proclaims Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week
Georgetown County, SC proclaimed “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2017!” The county council presented Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) with the proclamation during their county council meeting.
Gearing Up fa de #GullahGeechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival 2017
“Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival™” Founders, Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation and Kwame Sha of All Mobile Productions™ (AMP™) returned to the airwaves of “Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio” to discuss the highlights of the coming festival and this year’s “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week.”
Fernandina Beach & Nassau County Proclaim Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2017
The Florida region of the Gullah/Geechee Nation is geared up to celebrate “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week” once again! Both the Town of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County, Florida have proclaimed “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2017!”
Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week to be Celebrated Throughout the Coast
“Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week” began in 2012 in the City of Charleston, SC. Since then, the celebration has grown to encompass the counties and townships of the Gullah/Geechee Nation in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. This year, the theme of the celebration is “Fa We Ancestas.” The Gullah/Geechee Nation is proud that this week is part of the global activities for the “United Nations International Decade of People of African Descent.”