February 16, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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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
October 3, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The Doctrine of Discovery I’ve just spent a few hours preparing my PechaKucha presentation which I’ll preview for the Westport PechaKucha leaders on Monday. I’m calling it, at least tentatively, Columbus and I Make Discoveries, with the subtitle My Journey to Advocacy … Continue reading
November 29, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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We shared Thanksgiving with family at my daughter’s home, I delighted my daughter and her husband’s Aunt Marion with fried plantain for the day after. Critique of Nigerian politics from author Okey Ndibe, and bomb blast in Kano.
October 8, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Read a memoir excerpt where I experience the sights of northern Nigeria with a very well-educated guide. My teaching includes the excitement of early empires in western Africa. I share my knowledge of Muslim holidays with women in my Pilates class at the gym.
August 25, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Family Fun My sister Beth is visiting from Cincinnati for a few days. We play lots of Scrabble – I think we’re about even now in games won, although she thinks she’s ahead. I wanted her to see my daughter … Continue reading
August 22, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Half of a Yellow Sun I shared the preview of the promotional video for the film Half of a Yellow Sun a couple of weeks ago; here is the finished product. You’ll see why I wanted to show it if … Continue reading
June 10, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The Dibia Part IV In the last post I told you that Obi and I agreed with the Dibia on what we had to bring as an offering and we divided up the tasks. I had to get the chicken, the schnapps, … Continue reading