Ruth Opara, PhD
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Ruth Opara, PhD
@ruthsie.bsky.social
Writer. Educator. Performer.
Music. Africa and African Diaspora.
Gender. Fashion.

Columbia University
Apple snack yummy goodness 🍎🍏
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Just a day ❤️
August 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Birthdays ❤️
July 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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June 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Morning ritual ☕🥚✍🏾️❣️
June 2, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I just saw the First Pan-African Cultural Festival (1969). All I could think about was, how our leaders don’t understand our history and the importance of preserving our culture. But I am inspired. I have many things to say, to write, and to share. So help me God!
May 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Today, I am celebrating Professor Oyeronke Oyewumi for her intellectual contributions to the study of women and gender in Africa.

It feels bittersweet to hear about her retirement from academia. I am excited to see the amazing things she will do next.

Thank you, Professor Oyeronke Oyewumi!
April 1, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I thought I escaped the cold weather in New York, but Los Angeles didn’t have much sun either. LA folks say it isn’t normal. Most are, however, grateful for the rain due to the wildfires. I am grateful for the brilliance of the folks who gathered.

#selfie
March 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A note from my neighbor, whom I have not met, gives me hope for humanity. Today, I am reading Dream Count and praying for everyone and everything connected to me and you 🫶🏾❤️✨
March 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
So glad that one of my former professors, a prolific writer found me worthy of endorsing his book, The Funk Movement: Music, Culture, and Politics.
A compelling read!
#funk #books #read
January 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
📣 Releasing the program for the Onwenu event next week at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile during the African Studies Association conference. Join us for music, reflections, and food! ❤

Sorry, friends. No live stream, but I may share some video clips later!
December 7, 2024 at 12:33 AM

🙌 A heartfelt THANK YOU to these phenomenal ladies for joining us in honoring our beloved Onyeka Onwenu. 🌹💃
💌 We hope you can make it!
🎶❤️ See you in Chicago! #TributeToOnyekaOnwenu #CelebratingAnIcon #UnforgettableNight 🎶 🌟✨
November 27, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Absolutely amazed watching these students interprete African dance🍾
November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Very happy to be at #nwsa at this time. #Detroit
November 17, 2024 at 4:39 PM
November 16, 2024 at 11:09 AM