The costumes are from a festival in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
June 9, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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June 9, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The costumes are from a festival in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
March 12, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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More About Dr. Ayoade Akalija Today there was an article about Dr. Ayoade Akalija. You may remember her from my last post, Feb. 25 or 27. Dr. Ayoade Alakija, an infectious disease specialist based in Nigeria, is co-chair of the African … Continue reading
February 19, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Racism has existed for centuries. But we can fight it.
January 29, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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My First Story I have a story I wrote in January 1969! It’s about a Nigerian woman who is facing the unwelcome prospect of a second wife coming into the marriage. Her name is Ifeoma (my daughter’s middle name). Ifeoma … Continue reading
January 8, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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My Daughter Beth My daughter Beth (known as Elizabeth) just gave me an update on her recent report. She says that one of her drugs, Linzagolix, showed positive results in recent tests. These are the tests in Europe, similar to … Continue reading
December 31, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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New Beginning Toward the end of 2021 I met an Igbo man. I was in the jewelry store named Pellegrini after the two owners. It was on my way back from Tamala’s Hair Salon on Washington Street in Norwalk CT. … Continue reading
December 3, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Sam is Back Home Sam, my younger son, in back in Nigeria from South Africa. He departed early because I told him about the recent crisis for the Omicron virus. Another friend had too. So it was on Saturday evening … Continue reading
November 24, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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One Son Coming You probably remember my children. Chinaku is the oldest. He was here from Nigeria. He came last Saturday night. In a fitting tribute, he lit a candle at church last Sunday to remember Clem. He wasn’t here … Continue reading
October 22, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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New Poet Laureate in Alabama; vaccine in Africa
September 13, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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I tell you about a new tech start-up. I also tell you about my cousin’s book and I give you a taste of my music!