My true story about my niece.
March 28, 2023
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Category Archives: Education
November 11, 2022
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Second-Generation Nigerians in the United States
I admire Patricia Anekwe and Onoso Imoagene for their work in this specialized field.
June 18, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Intense Week!
Music for You: The Swan We are fortunate In Westport to have Beechwood Arts and Innovation, a nonprofit in support of music and the arts. Right now they are presenting a series of programs they are calling Amplify. “Join us … Continue reading
June 28, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Education: Powerful But Too Often Neglected
Reading with my Book Club I’m in two book clubs. One is called Baker’s Dozen; I’ve probably mentioned it before. Three women have just joined and all are white friends from church. I invited two of them and another member … Continue reading
May 27, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day Memorial Day in the US is called the unofficial start of summer. Today was perfect for that title – over 80 degrees, sunny, not too humid. Clem was eager to watch the Memorial Day parade in Westport. He … Continue reading
March 28, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigerian Special Olympics Athletes
Nigerian Success at Special Olympics https://sportsration.com/2019/03/23/breakdown-of-how-team-nigeria-won-64-medals-at-the-special-olympics-in-dubai/?fbclid=IwAR1lX8XFL-nC6wcQodt5jdqUCSEhVzcbXkc803vSl_n8OeQOM_OFPng9ADw I wrote last time about my friend Joanne’s student Tayei who won a gold medal in the 25-meter race at the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi. Yesterday Joanne posted the photo of the Nigerians … Continue reading
March 20, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Young Nigerian Champions
Eight-Year Old Nigerian Chess Champion My son-in-law Kelvin posted a Facebook link to this heart-warming story about a eight-year old boy who has become a chess champion. He just learned to play a little over a year ago! Nicholas Kristof … Continue reading
November 16, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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ADL Needed More Than Ever
Hate on Display Whoopi Goldberg, Trevor Noah And “06880”: The Sequel I often quote Dan Woog’s blog, “06880.” He writes about Westport (our zip code is 06880) and events or people with connections to the town. On Saturday evening he … Continue reading
August 12, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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DMGS Convention Part II
DMGS Convention Part II The Dennis Memorial Grammar School, DMGS, Convention in Newark NJ which opened Friday evening Aug. 3 continued all day Saturday. There were the usual convention activities like reading reports and electing officers. I didn’t stay for … Continue reading
April 18, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Emir of Kano, Traditional and Modern
Emir of Kano There has been an emir of Kano for over a thousand years. The British colonialists used a system of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria, so the emirs continued to be influential. In Nigeria, Kano is behind only … Continue reading