March 22, 2017
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Conversations About Race

Conversations About Race I was pleased to get an email from my college classmate and friend, Judy. She said, “I’ve just finished reading Roots. I can’t believe I hadn’t read it.  Nor have I seen the series.” She said, “My daughter … Continue reading

September 11, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Build a Caring Community

Build a Caring Community At the Unitarian Church in Westport CT we held our annual Homecoming Service on Sunday morning. Our Director of Lifespan Faith Development, Mary Collins, told a story about caring community. She enlisted Ellie and Bob to … Continue reading

June 27, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Six Acres

Six Acres “Six Acres Bed and Breakfast is located on six lovely acres in College Hill, just fifteen minutes from Downtown Cincinnati.  This bed and breakfast has beautifully landscaped grounds, offering a serene and peaceful stay.” I can’t describe it better … Continue reading

January 15, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Step It Up and Other News

Step It Up I flew to Miami, Florida this afternoon for the bi-annual board meeting of the USNC UN Women, the United States National Committee for United Nations Women. Our meeting starts Saturday morning and finishes at noon on Sunday. … Continue reading

December 14, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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#1 Best Seller on Amazon

Best Seller Nigeria History I don’t know how many books are in the category Nigeria History on Amazon, but my memoir is the #1 best-seller in Nigeria History category for this hour at least! I found this on the author page. … Continue reading

September 13, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Serena, Winner Even When She Loses

Bernards Book Talk At nearly every book talk, I meet interesting people. Often there are one or two people with surprisingly close connections. At Bernards on Thursday the first woman to raise her hand for a question said, “I was fascinated … Continue reading

June 26, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Birthday, Long Beach, Race

Beth’s birthday! Our daughter’s birthday is today. I sent a text message in the morning on my way to the airport. And we mailed a lovely birthday card a few days ago. She called while I was in Salt Lake City … Continue reading