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In the late 1950s a wave of independence swept through Africa. A continent that had been divided up and exploited by European imperialists for nearly 80 years was winning itself back. Decolonization took two decades and required courageous political leadership, public outcry, riots and in some cases, guerrilla-style warfare. The independent countries that emerged needed a voice to process their pain, their strength, and their hope. read more