Comments on: John Uzo Ogbu, R.I.P.

By: Nwafor Ernest

Nwafor Ernest — Fri, 12 Mar 2004 17:21:04 +0000

Well it is just one of those things of life. Dead is a natural thing that await all every living soul on earth. Dead my good friend said is a good thing that will come when it’s time for it to come.
Prof. died when we at home needed him most.
May his soul rest in peace.
Don Ernest Nwafor
Isiama Onicha,
Ebonyi State
Nigeria.

By: Mike Cook

Mike Cook — Thu, 09 Oct 2003 08:26:58 +0000

I was recently intoduced to Prof. Ogbu’s work while pursuing my Master’s degree in Education at Cleveland State University. His book on “Black American Students in an Affluent Suburb” blew me away and was the center of many classroom discussions on school performance of minority children. He will be truly missed. Thank God he left us a thought provoking body of work that will last many lifetimes.

By: Michael O. Afolayan

Michael O. Afolayan — Sat, 06 Sep 2003 08:51:28 +0000

John Uzo Ogbu: A fellow Nigerian in the diaspora, you have left a legacy for prosterity of scholars around the world to cherish and embrace. You gave us scholarship with courage, knowledge without boundaries, disdains for mediocrity, mentorship with accountability, and challenge to our reasons. Above all, John, you left our curious minds in the state of asking questions. For these, we say thank you. Neighbors don’t say good night. So long, great scholar! You will be missed indeed, John. O dabo!

By: Darmon Thornton

Darmon Thornton — Fri, 29 Aug 2003 16:25:10 +0000

Agreed.

By: baldilocks

baldilocks — Fri, 29 Aug 2003 13:56:38 +0000

I was doing a google search on Dr. Ogbu on this very day when I saw the SF Chronicle obituary. Really sad. I haven’t read his book yet, but I will buy it right now.

By: Toren

Toren — Wed, 27 Aug 2003 17:27:58 +0000

Wow, I just finished his fascinating book a couple of weeks ago. What a shame…he’s gone and Chomsky lives on…life isn’t fair.