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The Performance that Eased a Tribal Conflict

When Congolese refugees moved to New York, they brought their old rivalries with them. Then they put their strife on stage.

By: Gwynne Watkins
September 23, 2020
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Gwynne Watkins is a journalist and playwright who writes about culture, entertainment and religion. www.gwynnewatkins.com @gwynnesanity

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