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As the American Green Card gets the Red Card
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- Written by Farooq Kperogi
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A few weeks ago, an African-American woman told me she’s always suspicious of the motives of African men who profess love to her. She says given the unpleasant experiences of many African-American women in the hands of African men in the United States, it is often difficult to tell if protestations of love from African men are real or Green Card-inspired.
Category: Notes from Atlanta Written by Farooq Kperogi
A few weeks ago, an African-American woman told me she’s always suspicious of the motives of African men who profess love to her. She says given the unpleasant experiences of many African-American women in the hands of African men in the United States, it is often difficult to tell if protestations of love from African men are real or Green Card-inspired.
Tribute to teachers who made me who I’m
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Americans observe the first week of May as “Teacher Appreciation Week” to honor their primary and secondary school teachers. In the spirit of this week, I want to reflect on and appreciate some of the teachers who influenced the course of my life; teachers whose teaching and mentorship made me who I am today.
Category: Notes from Atlanta Written by Farooq Kperogi
Americans observe the first week of May as “Teacher Appreciation Week” to honor their primary and secondary school teachers. In the spirit of this week, I want to reflect on and appreciate some of the teachers who influenced the course of my life; teachers whose teaching and mentorship made me who I am today.
Boston and Baga: A telling tale of two tragedies
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In Boston, the capital city of the northeastern US state of Massachusetts, two terrorists murdered three innocent, unarmed marathoners and wounded several others. A few hours later, the FBI released surveillance pictures of the suspects and beseeched the American public to help identify them.
Category: Notes from Atlanta Written by Farooq Kperogi
In Boston, the capital city of the northeastern US state of Massachusetts, two terrorists murdered three innocent, unarmed marathoners and wounded several others. A few hours later, the FBI released surveillance pictures of the suspects and beseeched the American public to help identify them.
Re: Boston and Baga: A telling tale of two tragedies
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Through email, Facebook messages, and blog comments, many readers shared interesting stories and perspectives with me in response to my April 27, 2013 article with the above title. See a sample below:
Read more: Re: Boston and Baga: A telling tale of two tragedies
Category: Notes from Atlanta Written by Farooq Kperogi
Through email, Facebook messages, and blog comments, many readers shared interesting stories and perspectives with me in response to my April 27, 2013 article with the above title. See a sample below:
Re: Amnesty for Boko Haram or Pampering of Mass Murderers?
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- Written by Farooq Kperogi
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As I expected, my last week’s column provoked animated reactions from readers. Enjoy this sample:
Read more: Re: Amnesty for Boko Haram or Pampering of Mass Murderers?
Category: Notes from Atlanta Written by Farooq Kperogi
As I expected, my last week’s column provoked animated reactions from readers. Enjoy this sample: