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With the ending of the civil war in Sierra Leone, the next generation looks to the future with hopes of rebuilding their country, and getting educations. These inspiring young Sierra Leoneans are also eager to learn more about their Gullah connections. 

 

APA Citation:

Newman, B. (2020, October 1). Gullah Roots [Video]. SCETV.

      https://video.scetv.org/video/gullah-roots-tpxcfm/

Chicago Manual Citation:

Newman, Betsy, dir. "Gullah-Geechee Heritage Corridor." Gullah Roots.

      South Carolina ETV. Video File. October, 2020.

      https://video.scetv.org/video/gullah-roots-tpxcfm

MLA Citation:

Newman, Betsy. "Gullah Roots." South Carolina ETV, 1 October 2020,

      https://video.scetv.org/video/gullah-roots-tpxcfm

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With the ending of the civil war in Sierra Leone, the next generation looks to the future with hopes of rebuilding their country, and getting educations. These inspiring young Sierra Leoneans are also eager to learn more about their Gullah connections. 

 

APA Citation:

Newman, B. (2020, October 1). Gullah Roots [Video]. SCETV.

      https://video.scetv.org/video/gullah-roots-tpxcfm/

Chicago Manual Citation:

Newman, Betsy, dir. "Gullah-Geechee Heritage Corridor." Gullah Roots.

      South Carolina ETV. Video File. October, 2020.

      https://video.scetv.org/video/gullah-roots-tpxcfm

MLA Citation:

Newman, Betsy. "Gullah Roots." South Carolina ETV, 1 October 2020,

      https://video.scetv.org/video/gullah-roots-tpxcfm

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