The Assassination of Chicago’s Mayor
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In chess, the small one can become the big one.
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Phiona Mutesi
Robert Katende
Nakku Harriet
Mugabi Brian
Margaret Night Nantongo
Sarah Katende
Tendo
Mukumbya Benjamin
Gloria Nansubuga
Ivan
Enoch Barumba
Minister Aloysius Kyazze
Mrs. Gali
Buyinza Richard (young)
Buyinza Richard (older)
Babirye Stellah
Joseph
Hope Katende
Theo
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