I found an old post, written in 2008, never published. This will serve as fodder for quite a few future posts (and the possibilities abound)...stay tuned.
"My brother, Aham, just graduated from University of Michigan majoring in Biology and minor in African American studies. The ceremonies were fascinating, in as much as I hesitate at the prospect of anything ceremonial. I am truly no fan of ceremony and fanfare so much so that I would happily skip my own graduation but for my Nigerian parents, particularly my mother, who will not only disown me but make some undesirable pronouncements concerning my welfare, should I commit such an atrocity. In any event, I did go to both graduation ceremonies today: the first, the University's official commencement ceremony; the second - Black Celebratory, the ceremony to recognize the success of being Black on a Maize and Blue campus.
I learned a thing or two in the morning. The student speaker told a story that illustrated the perseverance of the wolverine - the UM mascot - where it keeps trying even though it fails. He mentioned that there is a difference between failure and a failure of expectations. Failure of expectations - That will the topic of a future post. A truly profound thought, it is. The Key note speaker expressed that we should anticipate and embrace change, we should follow our passion.
And so, my brother starts a new chapter. I, will follow in his younger footsteps in June, when I graduate from medical school."
