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Ato Quayson, professor of African and African American Studies and English, points out a photo to colleague Gavin Jones, professor of English, at the opening of the Urban Ghana Photography Exhibition, curated by Katie Dieter, director of advanced studies and community-engaged learning in the Department of African and African American Studies. The exhibition features photos from students who participated in a Bing Overseas Studies Program global seminar in Ghana taught by Quayson. Learn more.

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