Africa in Transition highlights the difficulties Nigeria faces. How many are their own?
April 13, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Tag Archives: Dan Woog
November 30, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Thanksgiving and a Request
One Hundred Cows I’ve often referred to Dan Woog’s blog 06880. Dan keeps me abreast of Westport news and people. As his tagline says, he posts “Where Westport Meets the World.” Occasionally he’ll have a guest post, as he did … Continue reading
February 4, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Master Class on Race
Master Class on Race I loved what I found yesterday in The New York Times news summary. If I could, I’d put the Tweet and the 2 minute video here, but it’s beyond my technical skills! Just follow the link … Continue reading
November 16, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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ADL Needed More Than Ever
Hate on Display Whoopi Goldberg, Trevor Noah And “06880”: The Sequel I often quote Dan Woog’s blog, “06880.” He writes about Westport (our zip code is 06880) and events or people with connections to the town. On Saturday evening he … Continue reading
July 3, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Two Stories of Justice Denied, Then Restored
Justice Denied, Then Restored In 1848, Mary Ann Shadd Cary, a free Black woman, wrote to Frederick Douglass to say the abolitionists were talking too much. She wanted action, not talk! Douglass had, “asked readers of his North Star newspaper … Continue reading
July 20, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Summertime and Compo Beach is Calling
Beach Party in Westport 06880 Dan Woog writes a blog called 06880. It’s all about the town and people of Westport. Whatever he writes must have a Westport connection. Compo Beach is a major feature of Westport. For the past … Continue reading
February 2, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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What Does White Privilege Mean to You?
Former Westport Resident Talks About White Privilege TEAM Westport is our town’s committee dedicated to multi-cultural awareness. The acronym TEAM stands for is Together Effectively Achieving Multiculturalism. I am a member. We are holding our 4th annual essay contest for … Continue reading
July 10, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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A Day Late and a Dollar Short
Mohegan Sun My sister Beth has been visiting for the past twelve days. She’s flying home to Cincinnati as I write. We’re alike in some ways, different in others, like most siblings. She loves to gamble, so nearly every time … Continue reading
March 4, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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“I’m Already MIssing You”
Caribbean Sky, Sea, and Sunset We’ve had a lovely few days at Sandals Whitehouse on the south coast of Jamaica. I’m scattering photos throughout this post. The beach seems to go on forever, and the sea really is “Caribbean blue.” … Continue reading
February 16, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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African Wealth, Books, and Music
Oxford University Welcomes Wealthiest African Zainab Usman posted a notice about an event at Oxford University that was to take place this afternoon. My fundraising antennae are perking up – is Oxford, or are these students – seeking a donation from … Continue reading