The gift for storytelling is a powerful technique that allows people to voice their experiences in a relatable way. Writer D. Watkins reflects on his own personal journey from drug dealer to acclaimed writer, as well as systemic poverty and the war on drugs. A peace agreement was recently signed in Mali, ending fighting that had taken place for over three years. What are the roots of the conflict, and has peace really been reached? The Global <br />African host Bill Fletcher looks at these stories with D. Watkins, Baltimore based writer and Kamissa Camara, Sahel political analyst based in Washington D.C. teleSUR
