 THEME: African American Studies: Remembering the Past, Relevance for the Present, Sustaining the Future Feature Presentation
In addition to being a storyteller, Prather is an educator, singer, actress and historian. She is the founder and a member of the musical performance group the Gullah Kinfolk. As a storyteller and singer, Prather has performed at many festivals, including the Spoleto USA international arts festival in Charleston. She has appeared in the Hollywood film Forrest Gump and on the ABC television program Good Morning America. In addition to her participation in educational documentaries, Prather's one-woman show, Tales from the Land of Gullah, has been broadcast on PBS.
Through her Gullah heritage, Prather continues to creatively entertain and educate audiences of all ages about the African experience in America. To schedule Anita Singleton-Prather for an event, contact Total Eclipse Entertainment by phone 843-225-6323 (office), 843-425-7720 (mobile) or by bookings@totaleclipseentertainment.com. For more about Anita, visit her online at AuntPearlieSue.com. Sponsored by SCCAAS and Knowitall.org
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Aunt
Pearlie Sue is the creation of Anita Singleton-Prather, a native of
the
Sea Islands in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Based on her grandmother,
Aunt Pearlie-Sue's character has entertained audiences with Gullah-flavored
folktales for over 10 years. 
Prather is also the curriculum
coordinator for the Education of Gullah Culture Through the Arts in the
Beaufort County School District. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology
from Howard University and a master's degree in education from the University
of South Carolina. 
