February 17, 2021
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Half-Way Though the Book I am reading about Me and White Supremacy, Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor. Today is the 17th of February. So I’m more than halfway finished. (In case you missed prior posts, … Continue reading
October 22, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Slavery in Nigeria Did you know that slavery existed in Nigeria before it existed in the U.S.? Before the first European slave traders took captured Africans to the Americas? And even before the first European explorers came to the west … Continue reading
September 20, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Boko Haram Today John Campbell wrote a thoughtful piece about Boko Haram’s continued destructive presence in northern Nigeria. Though President Buhari has said repeatedly that the group is “effectively defeated,” they are anything but! He cites a recent New York … Continue reading
April 25, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Systemic Racism Explained Did you see this video explaining systemic racism on Facebook? That’s where I saw it first, then again, and then in an email from Harold, chair of TEAM Westport. How can we let more people see this? Would … Continue reading
December 8, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Michelle Obama’s Memoir Becoming I’m almost halfway through Michelle Obama’s memoir, Becoming. She’s a wonderful, entertaining writer. As she shares stories about meeting Barack and then falling in love, she gives us insight into both her character and his. She’s unpretenious … Continue reading
April 30, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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President Buhari in Washington President Buhari is the first sub-Saharan African leader to visit President Trump’s administration. The two presidents spoke in front of reporters before their discussion. (Another media piece said “first African leader. Which is right?) Trump said … Continue reading
October 20, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Plentiful Fuel for the Holidays in Nigeria I look forward to the holidays in Nigeria this year. We’ve booked our tickets, told our children, and arranged the security people to accompany us in the village. Yes, for the past few … Continue reading
October 8, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Super Eagles Victory – An Anniversary Gift Nigeria’s senior men’s football team, the Super Eagles, defeated Zambia on Saturday. President Buhari called the match Nigeria’s anniversary gift, coming right after Oct. 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day. “Tonight the Super Eagles gave us … Continue reading
October 4, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Mount Holyoke College Mountain Day Mount Holyoke College has a long-standing (I think since 1838!) tradition called Mountain Day. One day in the fall the President surprises the campus with bells ringing to announce Mountain Day, a day without classes. … Continue reading
September 6, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The New Yam Festival Pulse.ng published an entertaining article yesterday about the new yam festival. This is the time of year for the festival. The first new yams have been harvested, and it is time to celebrate. The event begins … Continue reading