June 9, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Strange Happenings in Africa

The costumes are from a festival in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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March 12, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Gender Identity

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 by Another Name

Racism has existed for centuries. But we can fight it.

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January 29, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Family Stories

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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Nanka and Its “Obinato”

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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Begin Again

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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Sons are Home

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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Sons on the Road

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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Poet Laureate in Alabama

New Poet Laureate in Alabama; vaccine in Africa

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September 13, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Not-So-New Novel

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!

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