March 10, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Thank You! So many of you sent wonderful messages of condolence as comments and emails after my February 24th post about my husband’s passing. I also had many Facebook comments, dozens of cards, texts, What’s App messages and phone calls. … Continue reading
October 27, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Ethiopia Elects Woman President The presidency in Ethiopia is a ceremonial position. Power resides with the Prime Minister. Still, this is a milestone. I read about Sahle-Work Zewde‘s election first in a Nigerian online newspaper that referred me to the … Continue reading
March 12, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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International Women’s Day Part II Last time I wished you a happy International Women’s Day and asked if you would celebrate. Did you? I honored the day by going to the Westport Library to hear Caryl M. Stern, the head … Continue reading
March 7, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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International Women’s Day March 8th How will you celebrate? I will go to the Westport Library in the evening to hear Caryl M. Stern of UNICEF speak on the refugee crisis and its implications for human trafficking. My friend Barbara is introducing … Continue reading