Washington Ave., St. Louis. These activities are part of a weeklong series of events to remember Saro-Wiwa's death. From 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, there will be a Nigerian Cultural Celebration and Reception in the Rotunda of St. Louis City Hall. Saro-Wiwa maintained his innocence and claimed he was framed because of his opposition to the government. Gass is the David May Distinguished University Professor in the Humanities and director of the International Writers Center in Arts and Sciences.
Admission is free and open to the public.