Delois Blakely facts for kids
Delois Blakely, often called Queen Mother, is an American leader. She was once a Catholic nun. Today, she is a religious leader, writer, and activist. She works to help people around the world.
She is a special ambassador for Africa at the United Nations. She speaks for millions of Africans. These are people whose ancestors were taken during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. She believes they should receive reparations. She has written books and articles. These focus on being self-reliant, education, and culture.
Queen Mother Blakely followed Queen Mother Audley Moore. She attended a special event on March 25, 2015. This was for the "Ark of Return" memorial at the United Nations.
Early Life and Education
Delois Blakely joined a convent in 1958. She was a teenager and stayed for ten years. Her name there was Sister Noelita Marie. In 1965, she earned a degree. It was in Religious Education. This was from a college linked to The Catholic University of America.
In 1969, Blakely started the New Future Foundation Inc. This organization helps people.
She continued her studies later on. She earned a Master's Degree from Harvard University in 1982. In 1990, she received a Doctorate Degree. This was from Columbia Teachers College.
Work and Activism
Queen Mother Blakely has written many books and articles. Her writings teach about self-reliance. They also cover education, fun activities, and culture.
She speaks out against unfair economic situations. She believes these hurt many people worldwide. She works to improve education for everyone. She also promotes basic business training. She supports science, technology, and starting new businesses. She believes kindness is important for a better world. These ideas help create fair and lasting development.
She has written two books. The first is "The Harlem Street Nun: Autobiography of Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely (Volume 1)". It was published in 1987. The second book is "Pilgrimage to Goree Island (The Harlem Street Nun) (Volume 2)". This book came out in 2016. In 1995, she was named "The Community Mayor of Harlem". She has also been an "Ambassador of Goodwill to Africa" since the late 1970s.
