Tag Archives: self-determination

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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Human Rights Day 2012 in the Gullah/Geechee Nation

Gullah/Geechee TV hosted a special broadcast with Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation for Human Rights Day 2012. This video linked to the Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio coverage for Human Rights Day and in regard to the 20th Anniversary of the Declaration for Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities. Human Rights …

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Human Rights Day 2012 in the Gullah/Geechee Nation 12/03 by GullahGeechee Riddim | Blog Talk Radio

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 which is the premiere organization on behalf of Gullah/Geechees worldwide.  Queen Quet is a permanent United Nations representative for the Gullah/Geechee Nation and the International Human Rights Association for American Minorities.  On …

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Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation Speaks on Food Security & Traditional Knowledge

Green C of C, a student organization at the College of Charleston that is focused on environmental sustainability issues invited Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation to provide their keynote address for “Food Day” activities in 2012. Tune in to Queen Quet’s lecture and the question and answer period that followed the presentation here: …

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Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio focuses on Queen Quet & Denmark Vesey

On July 2, 2000 the statement “Twere a nation within a nation.” came to life as the Gullah/Geechees from the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida came together on Sullivan’s Island, SC in Charleston County by choice.  Their ancestors had been brought to and through this island by force during the TransAtlantic Slave Trade.   Sullivan’s Islands …

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Gullah/Geechee TV Nayshun Nyews Ep 97-Tunis Campbell Celebration 2012

Gullah/Geechee TV’s “Gullah/Geechee Nayshun Nyews with Queen Quet” focused on the 2012 “Tunis Campbell Celebration.”   This annual events takes place in Brunswick, GA in the Gullah/Geechee Nation around April 1st.   Rev. Zack L. Lyde who founded the event is on the Assembly of Representatives for the Gullah/Geechee Nation.   He wanted this event …

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