October 6, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Remember Andrew Young? If you are close to my age, you probably recall Andrew Young as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s partner in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. If not, here’s an intro. He was critical in legislative … 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
November 28, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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The Hate U Give, the Movie We were with our daughter and her family in Philadelphia for Thanksgiving. Friday night, Nkiru, our nineteen-year old granddaughter, came in from an evening with friends. “Where did you go?” I said. “We watched … Continue reading
November 8, 2018
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Washington Black Washington Black is the title of a book recently reviewed by Jen Blankfein in her blog Book Nation. She says, “It’s the story of an 11 year old slave in Barbados and his adventurous escape to freedom.” I … Continue reading
October 17, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Michelle Speaking Out On Thursday last week Michelle Obama spoke out about Donald Trump’s disgraceful comments. I’d heard snippets. I’ve just read her whole speech. It’s amazing. Frank Bruni commented, “First at the Democratic convention in late July and then in New … Continue reading
September 1, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Five Hundred Days The Executive Director of UN Women, South African Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, reminds us that 500 days have passed since the Chibok girls were kidnapped. She urges us to welcome what the Nigerian government is attempting to do, even though Boko Haram is … Continue reading
March 9, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Fashion Fun March 5th March 2nd March 9th I promised you information about Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in British Vogue. You can view their photo blog called Today I’m Wearing with pics of the beloved Nigerian author showing a favorite outfit every … Continue reading