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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
A reflection on Things Fall Apart
Islander Elizabeth Iwunwa reflects on the 22nd chapter of Things Fall Apart by the critically acclaimed Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe. The novel, she writes, "gave generations of African writers permission to create worlds resembling theirs and narratives fit for their own purposes."
First Person
Homeless in Lagos: The politics of place
Lagos is a megacity startled by its own growth, writes P.E.I.'s Elizabeth Iwunwa. For decades, people have come from across Nigeria and neighbouring countries like Togo to forge new paths. Living in Lagos involves accepting that one is a misfortune away from penury.
Point of View
Being Black in P.E.I.: What Elizabeth Iwunwa wants Canadians to understand about the Nigerian civil war
Elizabeth Iwunwa of Prince Edward Island was born well after the Nigerian civil war ended in 1970, but her family still carries the scars. As she shares her family's story, Iwunwa says it's important to find peace within ourselves and extend that peace to others.