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KWEI JONES QUARTEY | BLOG
Kwei Quartey, MD, blogs about African writing and literature, African mysteries, being a Ghanaian-American writer, travel to Africa and beyond, human rights, politics, popular culture, and medicine.
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Feb 57 min read
Dissecting Donald Trump: The Lasting Echoes Of A Turbulent Upbringing
(Image: John Hain ) Introduction Conversations about Donald Trump mostly revolve around the mechanics of his polarizing persona, his...
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kweiquartey
Jan 303 min read
Humpty Dumpty Climbed Too High: The Soaring Cost of Eggs
Humpty Dumpty climbed up high, And egged-on prices kissed the sky. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men, Couldn't bring Humpty...
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kweiquartey
Jan 194 min read
Oligarchy Unmasked: Why It Matters To You and Me
Following President Joe Biden’s farewell address, in which he warned of an emerging oligarchy in America, online searches for the term...
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kweiquartey
Oct 28, 20243 min read
The Brain on Conspiracies: Understanding the Neurological Differences Between Believers and Non-Believers
Introduction As the election season is upon us, conspiracy theories are taking on new importance, influencing public opinion and voting...
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kweiquartey
Oct 12, 20243 min read
25 Effective Ways to Combat Political Stress Syndrome (PSS) During Election Season
What is Political Stress Syndrome (PSS)? Political Stress Syndrome (PSS) is an increasingly recognized mental health concern....
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kweiquartey
Sep 26, 20244 min read
Migraines: 10 Helpful Tips From a Doctor-Writer-Patient Who Knows
As a physician, I've dedicated my life to helping others navigate their health challenges. Yet, since the age of ten, I've been grappling...
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kweiquartey
Sep 4, 20244 min read
The Whitewashed Tombs: Reflecting on Medicine, Printing, and Writing as Lifelong Practices
Writing and Medicine: A Shared Commitment to Lifelong Improvement As an author and former medical doctor, the release of my latest novel...
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kweiquartey
Aug 7, 20244 min read
The Start Of A New Era?
Dread and Depression: The Re-Election Campaign of President Biden As President Biden campaigned for re-election, a cloud of dread and...
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kweiquartey
Jul 19, 20241 min read
THE WHITEWASHED TOMBS SNEAK PEEK VIDEO
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kweiquartey
Jun 25, 20242 min read
Behind the Scenes: How I Created THE WHITEWASHED TOMBS
The Seed of an Idea for THE WHITEWASHED TOMBS In the third novel of the Emma Djan series, LAST SEEN IN LAPAZ, I hinted that Jojo, Emma's...
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kweiquartey
Jun 14, 20242 min read
The 10 Most Hackneyed and Ridiculous Tropes in Crime Movies
Crime movies are a beloved genre, full of suspense, drama, and action. But let's face it, they can also be chock-full clichés ranging...
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kweiquartey
Mar 9, 20244 min read
Kwei’s Film Reviews--20: Who Will Take Home the Gold? Predicting the 2024 Oscar Winners
THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURES ARTS AND SCIENCES 96TH OSCAR CEREMONY IS MARCH 10, 2024 Predicting Oscar winners: Academy Awards forecasts...
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kweiquartey
Mar 7, 20243 min read
Kwei’s Film Reviews-19--Oscar 2024: “Poor Things"
[The 2024 Oscars will take place on March 10, 2024.] In my film reviews, I start with the benchmark of five stars and then deduct half or...
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kweiquartey
Feb 27, 20242 min read
Kwei’s Film Reviews-18--Oscar 2024 : “Anatomy Of A Fall”
Plot Overview "Anatomy of a Fall" plunges us into a chilling narrative where Sandra Voyter, portrayed by the spellbinding Sandra Huller,...
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kweiquartey
Feb 17, 20242 min read
Kwei’s Film Reviews-17--Oscar 2024 : “American Fiction."
[The 2024 Oscars will take place on March 10, 2024. Until then, I’ll review as many Best Picture films as possible.] In my film reviews,...
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kweiquartey
Feb 9, 20242 min read
Kwei’s Film Reviews-16--Oscar 2024 : “Killers of The Flower Moon”
[The 2024 Oscars will take place on March 10, 2024. Until then, I’ll review as many Best Picture films as possible.] In my film reviews,...
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kweiquartey
Jan 27, 20243 min read
Kwei’s Film Reviews-15--Oscar 2024 : “Oppenheimer”
[The 2024 Oscars will take place on March 10, 2024. Until then, I’ll review as many Best Picture films as possible.] In my film reviews,...
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kweiquartey
Jan 15, 20242 min read
10 Things You May Not Know About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Unearthing the Lesser-Known
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a beacon of the Civil Rights Movement, is often celebrated for his iconic roles and speeches. However,...
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kweiquartey
Jan 7, 20243 min read
Kwei’s Film Reviews-14: Is Netflix’s “Good Grief" Worth the Pain?
In my film reviews, I start with the benchmark of five stars and then deduct half or one point if the film falls short in any of the...
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kweiquartey
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Kwei’s Film Reviews-13: Is Netflix’s Rom-Com "Single All The Way" Worth the Watch?
In my film reviews, I start with the benchmark of five stars and then deduct half or one point if the film falls short in any of the...
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