'Remembering Slavery' at the Festival of Politics
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| Award-winning actress Dr Tommie Stewart took centre stage at the Festival of Politics when she gave a powerful performance in "Remembering Slavery" on Friday 25 August. It was the first time Dr Stewart, now Director of Theatre of Alabama State University, had performed in the UK. |
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| Presiding Officer George Reid introduced the performance in the Parliament's garden lobby. | ||
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| Musical accompaniment was from Byron Thomas. The Festival of Politics concludes on 26 August. | ||
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