August 24, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Reporting, and Biking, While Black

Reporting While Black Gene Demby of Code Switch; photo from NPR Gene Demby is the lead blogger in Code Switch, an NPR team that reports on race, culture and ethnicity. He writes and speaks about what it is like to be reporting … Continue reading

April 30, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Two Strong Women, Fela, and My Book

Women in Nigeria’s Election An analysis piece in All Africa on April 24 bemoaned the lack of women in Nigerian elected offices. There had appeared to be some progress, but it hasn’t lasted. The writer said, “In 2003, women made up … 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

February 5, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nanka, New York Times, Problems and Hope

Unique Greeting Anniversary Greeting from Nanka Students’ Union We received an email from the Nanka Students’ Union a couple of days ago. It’s a warm and wonderful anniversary greeting. I love it. I haven’t emailed them my thanks yet. I will … Continue reading

January 28, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Two Atrocities, Two Approaches

Paris and Baga – Both Newsworthy? “What makes one atrocity more newsworthy than another?” asks Margaret Sullivan, Public Editor of The New York Times, in her piece on January 24. She comments on the extensive coverage of the Paris bombing at … Continue reading

November 17, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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New Subscribers Welcome

Welcome New Readers Three talks done! I’m excited to welcome new readers to this blog. Several people who heard me speak at the Westport Senior Center  signed on. Then several more from the talk I gave the next evening for the … Continue reading

October 21, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Victory for Nigeria and Hope for Missing Girls

Peace Corps Connections and Ebola Peace Corps volunteers are known for their dedication to the people of the countries where they served. Sometimes the dedication extends to the next generation. Jack and Teresita Finlay, members of Friends of Nigeria, sent … Continue reading

September 30, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Independence Day – Win a Prize!

Celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day October 1. Win a prize by answering my challenge question. Read about the Nigerian dinner I’ll offer to guests who make the winning bid in an auction.

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