Tag: Hamilton Odunze
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Donald Trump, whitewashing apartheid history – By Hamilton Odunze
In a blatant attempt to whitewash the history of apartheid in South Africa, Donald Trump accused South Africa of genocide against white South Africans. Therefore, he sent a private plane to bring fifty-nine white South Africans for resettlement in the United States.
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LEAN IN: The motivated ignorance of Nigerian leaders – By Hamilton Odunze
By Hamilton Odunze Nigerians have consistently brought attention to their suffering through persistent and courageous protests. However, the leaders succumbed to “Motivated Ignorance,” which kept them from turning things around for the people. Compared to most countries where leaders are responsive to their people’s outcries, the collective voice of Nigerians should have elicited a response…
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I am thrilled to introduce my new column: Lean In – Hamilton Odunze
Writing is more than cobbling words together. It is more than an academic exercise. Good writing evokes emotions and raises mind-pricking questions that challenge the status quo. It is how we make sense of the world and shape a new one.
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Why I Support Senator Cory Booker on Reparations – Hamilton Odunze
As the 2020 presidential elections pick up steam, Democrats who are running for president have indicated that discussions about reparations will be on their front burner. So far, here is what some of them have said. Senator Elizabeth Warren said, “We must confront the dark history of slavery and government sanctioned discrimination in this country…