September 8, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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A Family Tree Story When the workmen from Bert’s Trees were clearing the huge branch that had fallen on our patio, I took pictures. Three men struggled hard to move the heavy log that damaged chairs. They were happy to … Continue reading
September 17, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Dallas Killing, “Living While Black” I could hardly believe the story when I first read about the case of Botham Shem Jean, a black man from St. Lucia, who was shot and killed in his own apartment in Dallas, Texas. … Continue reading
October 9, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Wole Soyinka On Friday evening Clem and I joined our friend Ruth Omabegho for an evening in New York. We enjoyed plantain, chicken, steak, sweet potato fries, and coconut flan at a lovely Cuban restaurant. Then we headed to NYU … Continue reading
May 12, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Black Lives Matter After the many tragic deaths of young black men at the hands of police in recent years, the movement Black Lives Matter has gained traction. It’s a way of saying that these deaths are not excusable. For me it means … Continue reading
September 30, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day October 1. Win a prize by answering my challenge question. Read about the Nigerian dinner I’ll offer to guests who make the winning bid in an auction.