May 20, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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May 20

Rescued from Boko Haram I am always both pleased and apprehensive to see “Nigeria” on the front page of The New York Times. Two days ago I found a sad, indeed horrific, story by Adam Nossiter which describes the girls and women rescued … Continue reading

April 18, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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April18

Igbo Women and Feminism Three Nigerians, and not just Nigerians, but Igbos, and not just Igbos, but two Igbo women and one man! made Time’s list of 100 Most Influential People in the world. I read this on the first day … Continue reading

April 14, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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One Year Anniversary

Chibok Kidnapping A Year Ago Today marks a year since the girls from the Chibok School were kidnapped. The International Business Times has a solid article describing how Boko Haram is still carrying out vicious attacks and how little has … Continue reading

March 9, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Women Play, Write, and Advocate

Fashion Fun March 5th March 2nd March 9th I promised you information about Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in British Vogue. You can view their photo blog called Today I’m Wearing with pics of the beloved Nigerian author showing a favorite outfit every … Continue reading

March 1, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Three Stories of Race, One of Trace

The First Slavery Museum Slave cabin, sugar kettles for boiling cane; Debbie Elliott/NPR Did you see the article in The New York Times called “Building the First Slavery Museum in America“? I found the article riveting. The builder of this museum, … Continue reading

January 24, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Dolls, Elections, Vaccines, and Book Talks

Bounty of Book Talks I told you I would share news about upcoming speaking events which involve connections to dear old friends. I hope to be in Park City, Utah sometime this spring. My high school friend Karen Sturdy Cassity lives … Continue reading

December 16, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Music and Protest

Band Aid 30 and Controversy Bob Geldof has raised a lot of money for charity. His Live Aid and Band Aid concerts have made news around the world. Poverty in Africa has been a special focus of his. He campaigned … Continue reading

December 11, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Can You Believe 50 Years?

50th Wedding Anniversary Prep Hard to believe, but we’re near our 50th wedding anniversary on December 26! The major anniversary party will be in Nanka. Sam has taken on the role of chief organizer. Invitations have gone out, mostly by … Continue reading

December 7, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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All About Books and Reading

Books for Nigeria I used to carry several books on each trip to Nigeria, though I often wouldn’t read even one. When I travel on Dec. 18, I’m carrying my books on my iPad, a lot easier. I bought a … Continue reading

December 3, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Combining Past and Future

Memories of Madeira On Wednesday I had lunch in Funchal, the capital city of the island of Madeira! Well, not really. I had lunch with Adrienne Farrar Houël whom I’ve known and admired for years. She is President and CEO of … Continue reading