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“Dark Sparring” / “Afakasi Speaks”

2 poetry books being launched this week by inspirational Pasifika heroes.

“Dark Sparring” by Selina Tusitala Marsh

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You Tube promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6nWZu8wx60&feature=share

Some background information: http://www.press.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/notices/template/notice_item.jsp?cid=569290

“Afakasi Speaks” by Grace Taylor

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” Does it matter, Sāmoa?
I am a fleeing anthem “
(from the poem ‘Samoa Mo Samoa’ )

Here’s info about the launch: https://www.facebook.com/events/170423496491647/

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