February 1, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Being Black in America Today I want to bring another example of Layla F. Saad’s book, Me and White Supremacy; Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor. First I like to talk about her title. She says, … Continue reading
October 16, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Clem’s Funeral Who would have believed that Clem would be buried without me! It seems impossible! But Sam said today that they managed the burial well. Chinaku also called more recently; he said everything was perfect! About 40 guests were … Continue reading
August 31, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigeria’s Air Travel I knew that the country suspended all air travel to comply with restrictions on coronavirus. This restriction was aimed at all incoming flights from March 23, 2020. Likewise, all outgoing flights were also restricted. Now the government … Continue reading
June 22, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Breaking Kola The 9th annual Igbo Conference was last week. Since its inception it has been at SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) in London. For the first time this year’s conference was to be in Nigeria! Instead it … Continue reading
June 18, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Music for You: The Swan We are fortunate In Westport to have Beechwood Arts and Innovation, a nonprofit in support of music and the arts. Right now they are presenting a series of programs they are calling Amplify. “Join us … Continue reading
March 15, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Happy Pi Day – 3.14 Today’s New York Times had a fascinating article about Archimedes and his discovery of the value of pi. I’m sure you remember, as I do, that the ratio of the circumference of a circle to … Continue reading
November 23, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Emoji for African Culture Do you use emoji in text messages or on other social media? I do! I just sent a message to my daughter Beth, her daughter and her son’s girlfriend. They’re the likeliest cooks among those coming … Continue reading
November 19, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Ancient Iron-Working in Igbo Village A fascinating article in Sun Nigeria related the story of the village of Lejja, part of the town of Nsukka, in northern Igboland. Apparently the site has been studied for decades. “Dr. Opata, who is … Continue reading
November 3, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Pay Attention! Rev. Dr. John Morehouse began his sermon this morning by telling us a story. Several years ago he was having breakfast with his grandson. The grandson was talking about his school, his friends, and recent events, while Rev. … Continue reading
October 22, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Slavery in Nigeria Did you know that slavery existed in Nigeria before it existed in the U.S.? Before the first European slave traders took captured Africans to the Americas? And even before the first European explorers came to the west … Continue reading