Drumming Mingo

Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine is a published author, computer scientist, lecturer, mathematician, historian, columnist, preservationist, environmental justice advocate, environmentalist, film consultant, and "The Art-ivist." She is the founder of the premiere advocacy organization for the continuation of Gullah/Geechee culture, the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition. Queen Quet has not only provided "histo-musical presentations" throughout the world, but was also the first Gullah/Geechee person to speak on behalf of her people before the United Nations in Genevé, Switzerland. Queen Quet was one of the first of seven inductees in the Gullah/Geechee Nation Hall of Fame. She received the "Anointed Spirit Award" for her leadership and for being a visionary. ​ Queen Quet continues to provide global education in regard to Gullah/Geechee cultural continuation and environmental sustainability. Queen Quet has continued to do this not only through in person presentations but also through her outstanding collection of history and children's books as well as novels. She has been a contributing author for multiple encyclopedias and academic compilations. She is proud to have drummed up the history of one of her ancestors that served in the United States Colored Troops during the United States Civil War. Queen Quet was selected, elected, and enstooled by her people to be the first Queen Mother, "head pun de bodee," and official spokesperson for the Gullah/Geechee Nation. As a result, she is respectfully referred to as "Queen Quet, Chieftess and Head-of-State for the Gullah/Geechee Nation." For more about Queen Quet go to www.QueenQuet.com