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Full Transcript: Leymah Gbowee’s 172nd Independence Day Speech

Full Transcript: Leymah Gbowee’s 172nd Independence Day Speech

Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee served as the national orator at the 172nd Independence Day celebrations in Liberia. In her speech, she called out members of the opposition, the ruling party, and those who have no allegiance to unite. She also challenged the president to act in line with his self-proclaimed title of feminist-in-chief and appoint more

A Tribute to Ruth Caesar

Thursday, December 13, 2018, was a blow to the Liberian and African Women’s Movement. A powerful voice succumbed to the inevitable call of death. If such a call came with a warning, we would’ve vehemently protested as the fight for women’s empowerment is far from over. Such is the inevitability of the end of life. As it is said, one by one, we must all leave this earthly abode.

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