Queens and princesses
occupy an almost iconic place in youth culture, from the fairy tale cartoons to college pageants, yet awareness and knowledge
of true Queens in Africa where they are common, is almost non-existent.
In
March, Womens History Month, the Queen Mothers of Ghana, West Africa will journey to the United States for a historic visit
to Atlanta, Georgia. We invite you to meet QUEEN MOTHER NANA
AMA AMISSAH III, Paramount Queen of Mankessim Traditional Area (and President of the Central Region Queens Association
of Ghana) at the Official Georgia Welcoming Ceremony & Performance for K-12 Schools, on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 10:00AM at the
Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, at Morehouse College.
Educators and students can gain much from this visit through
their introduction to "African Queenship". Traditionally, Queens – known as Queen Mothers - held
active authority and leadership roles in pre-colonial West Africa. This tradition of women sharing sovereignty with kings
and male rulers is very much alive on the great continent.
During the K-12 Welcome Ceremony, students will witness a royal
tribute performance featuring some of Africa’s most renowned queens and kings that will culminate with the legendary
story of Ghana’s most beloved Queen Mother, "QUEEN YAA ASANTEWA & THE
GOLDEN STOOL." This inspiring pageant of African leadership is presented by Queens Historical Society, adapted
from their signature play, "Queens of the Nile, Now." Masterful storytelling, spirited dance, exquisite
costumes and a majestic symphony composed by STEVIE WONDER will provide a culturally relevant and responsive
event for all students. Academic Standards will come alive for:
Grades K-5: Language Arts (Storytelling, Heritage)
Grades 6-8: History (Ancient Civilizations, Africa)
Grades 9-12: Performing & Visual Arts (Cultural Context)
We encourage you to take advantage of the ON-LINE TICKET DISCOUNT at
queenshistoricalsociety.com. Tickets
are $7.00 each with one Free Chaperone per 25 paid students (Regular $10.00). This event will sell out (Limited
Seating), BOOK TODAY. For information call (203) 747-8336. Qualifying schools may use Title I funds.
Co-Sponsored
by Queens Historical Society, Inc. in association with Morehouse College Pan-African Global Experience, The Andrew Young Center
for International Affairs and the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library.
