October 11, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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UN Women, October 11 International Day of the Girl UN Women’s Executive Director Phumzile has written a letter to girls for today. She says, “It is a time for the protection and assertion of rights, a time to listen hard … Continue reading
April 22, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Earth Day Message With a Hockey Stick Saturday evening Clem and I attended a Mount Holyoke College alumnae event in Fairfield with speaker Dr. Alan Werner. According to his bio, “Dr. Werner is Professor of Geology at Mount Holyoke College. His … Continue reading
July 16, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The New York Times “Race-Related” I follow The New York Times “Race-Related” series. The stories provide wonderful and useful reflections on Black life in the U.S. The most recent said, “Our correspondents Rachel Swarns and John Eligon were joined this week … Continue reading
November 19, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Child Deaths in Northern Nigeria For months there have been hints that all is not well in the camps for IDPs – Internally Displaced Persons – in northeast Nigeria. I’ve read bits about the humanitarian crisis. The New York Times … Continue reading