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Sekou’s performance gave audience “goose bumps”

GREAT BAY (October 1, 2000) – He arrived on the back of a horn-blowing pick-up truck to a Jubilee Library hall fully seated with guests. "Thanks for the lift! We reach!" shouted the poet Lasana M. Sekou, jumping off the pick-up and staggering in a burst of laughter....

Sekou recites at Rotterdam poetry festival

GREAT BAY (June 29, 2000)–Dutch newspapers recently cited the energetic recital of Lasana M. Sekou at the June 17 opening of the 31st Poetry International Festival (PIF) in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Immigration, independence for St. Martin, and Caribbean culture...

Mighty Dow and Motiance perform at weekend book party

GREAT BAY (June 1, 2000) -- Star musician Mighty Dow and the always-appealing Motiance dancers will perform at the launch of The Republic of St. Martin, the new book by Joseph H. Lake, Jr. The book party is set for Saturday, June 3, 2000 at 8 PM, at the Philipsburg...

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St. Martin Book Fair 2003
Our own voices
St. Martin Book Fair 2004
The history we make
St. Martin Book Fair 2005
The national book, a universal offering
St. Martin Book Fair 2006
Migration: Movement of the People
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Writing Justice
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Reparation
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Wired
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Nativity
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Freedom of Expression
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