September 29, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Cincinnati Notes, Shrinking Lake Chad

Final Notes from Cincinnati Visit; Our House  Do you ever go back to the house where you lived long ago? From 7th grade, age 12, to leaving for Nigeria in 1962, my home was 224 South Grand Avenue, Fort Thomas. I … Continue reading

July 23, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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UN Women, Climate Change in Caribbean

US National Committee for UN Women, in California  The annual meeting of the US National Committee for UN Women was held in San Francisco this year. I flew out on Friday to be ready for the Saturday annual meeting in … Continue reading

June 5, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The Igbo As Our Brothers

Igbo As Our Brothers General Yakubu Gowon, head of state during and after the Biafran War, instructed his troops to treat the Igbo people who had seceded to create their own country, as brothers, not enemies. Gowon restrained us from … Continue reading

March 1, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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More Nigerian Girls Kidnapped

One Hundred Ten Nigerian Girls Kidnapped Last week one hundred ten girls were kidnapped from their Government Girls Science Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State. (“College” in the Nigerian school terminology is what would be 8th through 12th grade in the … Continue reading

February 21, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Synchronicity and Relationships

Denny Davidoff’s Memorial Service I had promised to share Denny Davidoff’s Memorial Service for those of you who knew her or want to see what an amazing woman she was. Her son John let me know that the Memorial Service … Continue reading

February 10, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigerian Bobsled Team, Fulani Earrings, and Palm Wine

Nigerian Bobsled Team Meets Ellen DeGeneres What fun! Clearly these women are made for being in the public eye! Did you see them in the Opening Parade on Friday night? Fulani Earrings in a Connected World Last Saturday afternoon I … Continue reading

February 6, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Denny Davidoff, an Influence on My Life

Denise Davidoff’s Memorial Service The Memorial Service for Denise Davidoff was perfectly suited to an amazing woman. Denny influenced thousands of people through her work at the Unitarian Universalist Association, Meadville Lombard Seminary, the Interfaith Alliance, the Workplace, and many … Continue reading

January 28, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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#MeToo at The Unitarian Church in Westport

#MeToo at the Unitarian Church in Westport This morning’s service was prepared and presented by women who have formed a #MeToo Task Force at our church. In December our minister, Rev. Dr. John Morehouse, preached on the issue of #MeToo. … Continue reading

December 19, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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All-female Crew Flies 777 to Lagos

All-female Crew Flies to Nigeria Ethiopian Airlines Fly with All-female Crew from Addis to Lagos I love it! Not only an all-female crew, but all-African! Lessons and Carols in Westport On Sunday evening Clem and I enjoyed “Lessons and Carols” … Continue reading

December 15, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Racism Revealed in ADL Video

Racism Revealed in Video from ADL I had an email from the Antidefamation League, ADL, this week. TEAM Westport and ADL have overlapping interests in addressing racism and other forms of discrimination. The racism revealed in the video, not so … Continue reading