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Gullah/Geechee Nation Leaders Fight for Environmental Equity

Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) is continuing the “Gullah/Geechee Land & Legacy World Tour” in the Great Plains and the Great Lakes region. On this leg of the tour, the focus is environmental equity. At many locations of the tour, members of the Gullah/Geechee histo-musical presentation troupe, De Gullah Cunneckshun join Queen Quet. However, this month, Gullah/Geechee Nation Minister of Information and Protocol Elder Carlie Towne and Representative Glenda Simmons-Jenkins will be on the journey.

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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 pmĀ 2-3:30 pm Legacy of Land …

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