Ghana's Road to Independence: Kwame Nkrumah's Midnight Speech

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Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion

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Teens, Adults, Everyone
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Hear the story of Ghana's fight for independence and its first elected President Kwame Nkrumah. Listen to a reading of the book Kwame Nkrumah's Midnight Speech for Independence. Participate in a reading of this famous speech at the moment of Ghana's liberation. Celebrate the 65th anniversary of Ghana attaining its independence. Listen, learn and ask questions.

At long last the battle has ended! And thus Ghana, your beloved country, is free for ever. ~ Kwame Nkrumah

Books will be available for purchase. 

In partnership with Columbia Association's International Exchange and Multicultural Programs, Sister Cities, Tema, Ghana.