African Origins of the Queen Mother Tradition

Rev. Dr. Queen Mother Imakhu, author, cultural educator, scholar and African-diasporic theologian, has been an enstooled Queen Mother since 2006. She shares the ancient African history of the powerful Queen Mother position. The title, according to history, was never a dowager role. The Queen Mothers were healers, politicians, mystics, prophets, warriors, and cultural custodians.Learn how a Queen Mother is selected, the enstoolment process, and how today's Queen Mothers have adapted the position to modern times. Queen Mother Imakhu also explains why the African Queen Mother title should be respected. Look forward to a warm, engaging evening. Q&A session follows