April 29, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Treasure From the Basement As I clear old files from the basement file cabinets and shelves, I keep finding fascinating bits! Recently I came across a letter from my cousin-in-law Atu Onyemelukwe. He wrote it in May 1992! He had … Continue reading
August 26, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Inheritance for Igbo Women Inheritance for Igbo women has been an issue in Nigeria for a long time. In 1991 a case was filed by a woman who said she could not be removed from the land that came to … Continue reading
February 5, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Unique Greeting Anniversary Greeting from Nanka Students’ Union We received an email from the Nanka Students’ Union a couple of days ago. It’s a warm and wonderful anniversary greeting. I love it. I haven’t emailed them my thanks yet. I will … Continue reading
October 21, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Peace Corps Connections and Ebola Peace Corps volunteers are known for their dedication to the people of the countries where they served. Sometimes the dedication extends to the next generation. Jack and Teresita Finlay, members of Friends of Nigeria, sent … Continue reading
October 16, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Ebola is now in the U.S. and citizens react. Why didn’t we act earlier? We see too few children of color in children’s books – can we change that? A pumpkin thief gets caught at Linvilla Orchards.