September 13, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Building Mountains from Dust I was asked recently if I would be part of a virtual book tour for a memoir about cancer. Four reasons I agreed: Our daughter is an oncologist, i.e. cancer doctor I like to read memoirs … Continue reading
September 5, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Autobiographical Novel A new autobiographical Nigerian novel called Freshwater is making news. It’s already out in the US and I’m eager to read it. I saw a note about it in Ainehi Edoro’s blog and then learned more from Africa … Continue reading
August 16, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Africa’s Future I follow the Nigerian blogger Max Siollun. In his recent blog he referenced an article from the Financial Times and included the article. Reasons To Be Optimistic About #Africa’s Future Siollun begins by saying, “[The article] makes a point that I … Continue reading
July 19, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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So Many Books to Read I’ve mentioned The Hate U Give before. It’s a novel by Angie Thomas about a sixteen-year old Black girl named Starr. Her best friend, a Black boy, is killed, or as she correctly says, is … Continue reading
July 14, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Justice in Nigeria How does anyone get justice in Nigeria? The country’s justice system is broken. Even when relevant laws are on the books, they are poorly enforced. Lawyers are expensive and not easily accessible. One radio and TV host … Continue reading
May 18, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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UN Achieves Gender Parity https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2018/05/11/un-achieves-gender-parity-among-leadership-worldwide/ Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, has announced that, “there is now gender parity among those nominated to fill the position of UN Resident Coordinators – the UN’s team leaders on the ground around the globe.” … Continue reading
March 29, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Women’s History Month “Our” month is nearing its end. Did you, women readers, feel honored this month? I have enjoyed New York Times special pieces during Women’s History Month. But it is not one of those that I want to … Continue reading
March 21, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Experience Flex at Westport Library The Westport Library is a dynamic place! Experience Flex at the Westport Library is five days of events. The library is undergoing major renovation. The flexible use of space and the variety of programs the … Continue reading
November 13, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Frank Sesno on Asking Questions Well On Thursday evening last week I was at the Westport Library for “The Community Table: Frank Sesno and the Power of Questions.” The library’s listing of the event said, “Questions help us break down barriers, … Continue reading
September 30, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Tribe or Ethnic Group? The most comments ever on a blog topic came as a result of “Tribe or Ethnic Group.” If you haven’t commented yet but want to, you still can! Either make your comment at the bottom of … Continue reading