Feb. 11 – World Aware: Sierra Leone

Please join the Fort Collins International Center and the Global Village Museum for a presentation on Sierra Leone by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV’s) Catherine and Richard Frazier. They will talk about their experience as PCV’s in the 1970’s and their continue connection to the country over the last 40+ years. You will learn about daily life, unique natural history, rice agriculture, and educational projects. They will present life as a PCV in the 70’s and how PC returned to Sierra Leone in 2010. There will be a brief discussion of the history and the links to African American life. Your appetites will be whetted when the talk about the Chilis, cassava, sweet potatoes, etc. You might be dancing as we discuss the music including West African reggae and more. You will learn the story of Amazing Grace authored by slave trader John Newton. That is just the beginning. We hope you join us.