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Tribute to a Warrior Sistah— Taneya Denyelle Gethers
Muhammad (11.2.80-11.14.17) Macon Library-African American Heritage Center, Brooklyn Public Library—June 6, 2018
“The Beginning of Wisdom is Knowledge of Self.”—Kemet
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The World is a Better Place because of the Life and Works of Taneya D. Gethers Muhammad. Macon Library-African American Heritage Center better serves this community because of the dedication of Sistah Taneya. Brooklyn Public Library is a better system because of Sistah Taneya.
A bright light in a dark world. Grounded in Africana history.
Proud Black Librarian. A Librarian’s Librarian. Cultural Activist Librarian.
Liberation Librarian. Custodian of Unlimited Knowledge.
Conscious Librarian. Keeper of Our Culture Rememberer of our rich past. Contributor to our present and promising future.
Intelligent. Professional. Dynamic. Leader. Teacher. Role Model.
Dedicated servant to her library community.
Loving wife. Proud Mother of three beautiful daughters. Loving family
Sistah Taneya-
Today we celebrate your life and legacy. Your transition to the Spirit World is your final Rite of Passage as you now sit alongside the Ancestors. Dr. Maulana Karenga’s Farewell Statement for Kwanzaa reads in part “Build where you are and dare leave a legacy that will last as long as the sun shines and the waters flow.” Taneya has done this. Her contributions are reflected in the Macon Library’s collections, programs and services, in the
lives of those she served and in the lives of her beautiful daughters.
As long as we speak her name, remember her in our thoughts, and keep her in our hearts, Sistah Taneya Danyelle Gethers Muhammad lives on.
Asante Sana Taneya! Thank you for being such a special part of our lives Peace and Blessings.
Sekou Molefi Baako.