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15. Know Who You Are
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In this episode, I speak to the incredibly multifaceted Iyom Chiebonam “Chi” Ezenwugo Ezekwueche.
A graduate of Wesleyan College, a retired Pharmacist, an artist, a community organizer, Founder of Otu Umunne Cultural Organization, Inc., a legacy mother of Jack and Jill of America, Founder of Pan African Festival of Georgia, Originator of the Tubman Museum’s “All That Jazz”, founding board member of Ronald McDonald House of Central Georgia, and a motivational speaker, Mrs. Chiebonam “Chi” Ezekwueche loves God.
Ezekwueche served on the Governing Board of the Naviscent Health’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Macon, Georgia; serves on the Board of Trustees of Wesleyan College, Macon ; and on the Wesleyan College President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion; mentors with Path To Shine; speaks on African arts, culture, community, and family-strengthening strategies.
Iyom Chi Ezekwueche is married to Dr. Christian Mbamalu Ezekwueche, and is blessed with wonderful children, inlaws, grandchildren, extended families and friends. She recently celebrated her 70th birthday.
In today’s episode we talk about the importance of knowing who you are and keeping the culture alive. Iyom says “whatever you don’t call important will not be important.” She encourages everyone, regardless of their origin to be very proactive in learning about your heritage.
Iyom can be reached at ebonam770@gmail.com
For more information about the Tubman Museum, visit https://www.tubmanmuseum.com
You can also follow the Tubman Museum on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TubmanMuseum/
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