December 18, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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British Benevolence, or British Theft? There was a fascinating article in Al Jazeera, by Jason Hickel, describing recent research on the economics of British colonial power in India. The economist Utsa Patnaik calculated “that Britain drained a total of nearly $45 trillion from … Continue reading
January 31, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Contours of Life This morning Rev. Dr. John Morehouse talked about “The Path of Least Resistance,” the final sermon on his month’s theme of resistance. He has asked us to demonstrate resistance when we confront injustice. But today he said there … Continue reading
October 31, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Greenwich Arts Council I had a lively audience on Thursday evening at the Greenwich Arts Council. Everyone had read Americanah, the ‘Town Read,’ and were happy to hear Chimamanda’s greetings. The audience members had lots of questions. That’s always fun for … Continue reading