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Weruche Uzoka (formerly Weruche George

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As seen in: Hartford Courant, EIN News, EIN Presswire, The Connecticut Mirror, The Edge Magazine
Covers:  Education, Op-Ed, Travel, Politics, Human Rights, Public Health
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Weruche Uzoka (formerly Weruche George’s Biography

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Writer, Humanitarian

Weruché Uzoka (formerly Weruche George), a freelance writer, and West-African native has made Hamden, Connecticut her home for almost two decades. She has degrees in English, Communications, and Studies in Law Journalism and Human Rights Studies.

She can be reached at: weruchegeorge@gmail.com

Weruche Uzoka (formerly Weruche George’s Journalist Portfolio

What will it take to end a mother's fear?

What will it take to end a mother's fear?

As a mother who became an American citizen six years ago, I worry that when career politicians speak about gu…

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Opinion: CT schools teaching Black, Hispanic history is positive step

Opinion: CT schools teaching Black, Hispanic history is positive step

I read a story recently that broke my heart. A British woman was badgered with questions about her heritage b…

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Opinion: The assault weapons ban of 2022 should be a no-brainer

Opinion: The assault weapons ban of 2022 should be a no-brainer

The number of mass shootings is astronomical, yet we are polarized on the issue of gun control. As the House …

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Opinion: Immigration: Do we truly know our neighbors?

Opinion: Immigration: Do we truly know our neighbors?

June 20 was World Refugee Day. As I think of all the wonderful celebrations in honor of refugees that took pl…

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Opinion: The case for mental health support for Black women

Opinion: The case for mental health support for Black women

It is time for America to take healthcare more seriously - especially mental healthcare for Black women. In J…

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‎The Weruché Podcast on Apple Podcasts

‎The Weruché Podcast on Apple Podcasts

‎Society & Culture · 2022

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Articles

Education cuts could close doors to elite universities

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By Weruche Uzoka (formerly Weruche George
| The Connecticut Mirror Verified
The Trump Administration shut down the Department of Education last month, causing parents, teachers and institutions to worry about the future of education in the country. This move aligns with the right’s repeated attacks against the Department of Education by some Congressional Republicans.
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The world cannot afford the Israel-Hamas war Original

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By Weruche Uzoka (formerly Weruche George
| The Connecticut Mirror Verified
There’s an African proverb that states: when two elephants fight, the ground suffers. Sadly, this ‘suffering’ is currently unfolding in the Gaza Strip as calls for investigations into war crimes could be expected. We cannot afford another humanitarian crisis with lasting implications. Hamas’ attack against Israel, which killed over a thousand innocent civilians, with hostages yet to be released is the worst in history.
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Children's Book Series Author, Weruché Uzoka George, Is “Tired” Of People Mislabeling Africa As A Country

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By Weruche Uzoka (formerly Weruche George
| EIN Presswire
Photo of Princess Naku's 57 Book Series for Children Princess Naku in Africa - The Garden of Eden Author of the Princess Naku™ series, created the cultural travel guide and fictional character to help future generations properly identify African nations The [first] book is such an educational, cultural, and imaginative journey into Africa...
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! I did in Nigeria, many years ago, when I worked at my dad's office over a summer break

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via email

Who do you wish followed you?

Barack Obama