Though there has been much uncertainty about making live performances available to students this year, both Swanson and Step Afrika!’s Founder and Executive Director C. Brian Williams said they are thrilled to have this performance take place. “This is just the start of our relationship [with Step Afrika!] … we cannot wait to keep sharing these important historical events and educating our students and community through art,” Swanson said. Stono commemorates the 281st anniversary of the Stono Rebellion.
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