Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & InclusionProgram Description
Event Details
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.