April 10, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Igbo Masquerades Yesterday was the 5th class of the series I’m teaching, “Breaking Kola Nigeria’s Customs and Community,” at Lifetime Learners. I talked about Igbo masquerades and showed some wonderful pictures. Agaba, the fearful masquerade that frightened my grandson Bruche … Continue reading
January 16, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration The 12th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in Westport was fabulous! The highlight for me was the keynote speaker, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. His title was “How to be an Anti-Racist.” We … Continue reading
January 12, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Connections are Key My days in Nigeria were filled with family and other connections with and about relatives. Christmas dinner with Sam and his family was delicious and more than plentiful! We celebrated our wedding anniversary the next day with … Continue reading
January 29, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Igbo Art: Beauties and Beasts Thank you to my friend and fellow Mount Holyoke book group member Joan! She told me about the lecture, “The Astonishing Richness of Igbo Art: Beauties, Beasts, and Others.” I went on Thursday evening to the … Continue reading