Ron Daise
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Ron Daise

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Ron Daise - Author, Cultural Interpreter, Educator, Daytime Emmy Award and IMAGE Award Nominee for "Gullah Gullah Island," a former Chairman of the federal Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, Charter Member of the Sea Island Translation Team and Literacy Project that translated the Gullah Bible, Performing Artist, Singer, Songwriter, and Recipient of The SC Order of the Palmetto Award, SC Folk Heritage Award, and SC Governor's Award. Ron is also vice president for creative education at Brookgreen Gardens, America's premier sculpture garden, in Murrells Inlet, SC. Throughout his tenure, he has presented a weekly Gullah Geechee Program Series and implemented programs, exhibits, writings, and initiatives that have raised awareness of the significance of Gullah Geechee culture, heritage, and people to American and world history and heritage. His CD, "Gullah Tings fa Tink Bout," presents songs, stories, and readings that showcase the connections of Gullah Geechee culture to other communities of the African Diaspora. He has been interviewed for numerous documentaries, including TEDxCharleston - YouTube, and is featured on a video exhibit about Black language and speech at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media Arts from Hampton Institute, now Hampton University, and is also a graduate of the Furman University Diversity Leadership Initiative. He presents programs, lectures, and concerts about culture, history, and faith and offers Gullah consultancy and translation services. Ron offers "Mr. Ron's Gullahlicious Pound Cakes" at www.Etsy.com/shop/GullahlicousCakes. A son of St. Helena Island, SC, he lives in Georgetown, SC, with his wife, artist, performer, and creative catalyst Natalie Daise. They are parents of two adult children, Sara Makeba and Simeon Othello, who also impart Gullah Geechee wisdom to others. He can be reached at: www.rondaise.com IG: gullahron FB: rondaise
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