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First Time I Saw the Train PART TWO
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Emeritus Professor of Sociology Author of the Internationally Acclaimed Romantic Adventure Novel: “The Bridge”. After washing our faces early in the morning, my dad and I went to the Kapata Tea Rooms at the … read more
First Time I Saw the Train Part One
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D, Emeritus Professor of Sociology Author of the Internationally Acclaimed Romantic Novel: “The Bridge” President Kenneth Kaunda was young. Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe was young. Munukayumbwa Sipalo was young. Peter Matoka was young. Julia Chikamoneka was … read more
Enjoying Zambian “Exotic” Foods: Inswa Flying Ants
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Emeritus Professor of Sociology The dictionary definitions of “exotic” are many: “introduced from another country : not native to the place where found” “exotic plants… exotic species creating havoc when introduced into new environments.” … read more
Enjoying Zambian “Exotic” Foods: Finkubala
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Emeritus Professor of Sociology The dictionary definitions of “exotic” are many: “introduced from another country : not native to the place where found” “exotic plants… exotic species creating havoc when introduced into new environments.” … read more
Critical Race Theory and Teaching Philosophy
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Emeritus Professor of Sociology “I Would Rather Know It Than be Threatened by It.” Mwizenge S. Tembo, September 6, 2005 One afternoon during my forty years as a professor teaching in college, one of … read more
Real Life Scare by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Emeritus Professor of Sociology
My family and I in 1959 lived at Chasela Primary School in the Luangwa Valley among the Bisa people in the Eastern Province of Zambia in Southern Africa. I was five years old. My father was a teacher during British … read more
I Survived the Corona Virus in Zambia
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Emeritus Professor of Sociology I was having the best time of my life for five months at the Mwizenge Sustainable Model Village in Chongwe in rural Lusaka the Capital City of Zambia in Southern … read more
Tembo Fresh Crunch Salad
by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology Before classes ended on December 11 for the Holidays, I had been making this what I call “crunch” salad for lunch. I took it to work every day. I just love … read more
Tashupika: We are Suffering in America
By Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology I had been watching news all week about the early voting for the crucial American Presidential elections on November 3rd. I saw TV images of long lines of voters standing six … read more
Chizongwe Secondary School 1967- 1971 by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology
I am fortunate enough to still have historical photographs from Chizongwe Secondary School from 1967 to 1971. Kindly help to identify the names of the students. read more
Recipe for Mphangwe (Pumpkin Leaves) Vegetable by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology
Locate the dark green sprawling mphangwe, squash or pumpkin leaves plants. The first and most important action is that when you approach the long growing pumpkin plants in the garden, in harvesting the leaves for cooking, you nip off with … read more
Racism, Goodness Vs Evil: The Role of Christianity by Mwizenge S. Tembo, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology
As large demonstrations against the white police brutal killing of George Floyd in the United States have exploded all over the world, we all should engage in some deep thinking. My life-long human struggle and contemplating of goodness and evil, … read more