Opening of West Africa: Word, Symbol, Song - speech by Gus Casely-Hayford

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Channel: British Library · 2015 · Education

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"Our words, our history, they matter. They are worth fighting for. They are worth conserving. They are worth celebrating.” Hear #BLwestafrica advisor, Gus Casely-Hayford’s compelling speech from our exhibition opening night.

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