December 31, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The Umunna The Umunna is a powerful group of Igbo men! It is the overarching center for family disputes in Eastern Nigeria. They are much more than this, though. The Umunna accompanies the bride to meet her husband. Their representatives … Continue reading
September 23, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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UNICEF Criticizes Sentence Even though blasphemy is considered a serious offence, it is not punishable by civil law. This is the context for legal action against blasphemy as a right of free speech. Among many citizens of the 12 northern … Continue reading
August 21, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Be Aware of Your Brain! Your brain is well and healthy. It extends from the top of your skull to the beginning of your neck. Most of the time, it behaves normally and gives little concern. But I had a … Continue reading
June 18, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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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
May 17, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Embrace Density A couple of days ago I read a NYTimes op-ed by Carol Galante called “Now Is the Time to Embrace Density.” Her article describes the housing crisis we face in the US. It has led to huge numbers … Continue reading
May 13, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Ben Enwonwu, Nigerian Sculptor From the 1940s and into the 1960s the name of Nigerian artist and sculptor Ben Enwonwu was internationally known. We learned about him during our Peace Corps training in 1962. I was intrigued to read about … Continue reading
May 5, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Evacuation Tomorrow! If there are no last minute delays, I’ll be flying home tomorrow on a US State Department evacuation flight from Lagos to Dulles Airport in Washington DC. My friend Jean offered to pick me up at the airport. … Continue reading
May 1, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Nigeria’s Covid-19 Response Ambassador John Campbell and Jack McCaslin, Research Associate, Africa Policy, at the Council on Foreign Relations, wrote about Nigeria’s response to the pandemic on April 28, So the information is already a couple of days old. From … Continue reading
April 23, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Where are We Safer Today? My friend Julie sent me the April 8 article from The New York Times, written by Dionne Searcey and Ruth Maclean. They said that given the breadth of and response to the corona virus in the US, … Continue reading
April 19, 2020
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Still in Lagos Beth left yesterday morning, Saturday, on the US evacuation flight. And I didn’t leave with her! I appreciated your comments a lot! They helped me clarify my own thinking. I’ll stay in Lagos for at least another … Continue reading