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News 12 Connecticut’s Gwen Edwards speaks with Fatou Niang on coming to the United States after hailing from France and her African heritage.

News 12 Staff

Jun 25, 2022, 5:23 PM

Updated 695 days ago

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News 12 Connecticut’s Gwen Edwards speaks with Fatou Niang on coming to the United States after hailing from France and her African heritage. 


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