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Stratford woman kicks off venture to establish 'African village' educational project

Veronica Wilson, whose African name is Atipena Nana Kyerewaa, will hold a fundraiser next weekend to help establish "Nana's African Village."

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Sep 3, 2022, 9:19 PM

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