GySgt Tee Marie Hanible USMC (Ret.)
Founder and CEO

Meet Tawanda 'Tee' Marie Hanible, a dynamic powerhouse and the heart behind Black Queens Matter. Drawing from her remarkable journey, Tawanda, a retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, has over 25 years of leadership and community-building nonprofit and activism experience. She's not just a bestselling author but she also holds a Master’s degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics. Honored by President Obama, Tawanda's dedication to Black women's empowerment is nationally recognized. Through Black Queens Matter, she crafts transformative experiences, blending expertise in community building, event planning, and leadership. Tawanda's vision fosters spaces where Melanin Queens connect and thrive, lifting each other up across the globe. Join her as she leads this inspiring movement, where every step forward strengthens the bonds of sisterhood and champions resilience, advocacy, and unity.

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