The Reflection
My name is Okechukwu: an Igbo man from Umuahia, Nigeria, a city located in South-eastern Nigeria (Igboland), I live in Washington DC; both of my parents are Igbos; my father is a child of Umuda Isingwu, my mother a daughter of Ogwashi Uku. Nigeria is the largest black nation on the Earth; teeming with over 110 million people, the globe's beacon of blackness is the origin of a vast diaspora spread throughout countries across the earth. Nigeria also is blessed with a religious diversity, as both Islam and Christianity have achieved equal millions of practicioners. Moreover, in addition to its plethora of human resources, the country benefits from a trove of natural resources, including fertile land, oil, and natural gas. While Nigerians and others have exploited the country for private material gain, the country stands with a rich cultural tradition of art, science, education and exploration. With strong and dedicated leadership, it will ascend to a recognized place of prominence,as not just the giant of Africa in population, but a global giant in human existence. I respect Nigeria for endowing in me a respect for the black cultural traditions and an interest to understand and learn from my ancestry. A country ingrained with familial tradition has ingrained in me the same reverence for family and the determined focus to succeed.
The Reflection
I was born on November 14, 1984 in Washington D.C. Now 16 years old and preparing for my senior year at high school, I have tried to bring the same focus and determination to my academics and athletics. I enjoy the humanities and the sciences, as well as the arts, especially the lyrical arts.I am a cross-country, long distance runner; in addition, I play basketball and respect the art for its art and science of motion.
Here is a link to my second webpage, a resume. Here is a link to a survey on racism and discrimination.