Tag Archives: Black People

Black Girl Sings in Hmong Language

Posted on 2 May, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 2

Hi Meltingpot Readers, Sorry it’s been awhile. The end of the semester is hitting me hard. But I couldn’t resist posting this story I just saw on the [..]

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“The Black Russian”…No, Really I said, Black Russian

Posted on 6 April, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 5

Hi Meltingpot Readers, El esposo and I had to dash into Brooklyn today to get our taxes done. Yes, we still drive 90 miles to New York City [..]

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Poor White People: Where Are They?

Posted on 12 March, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 9

Hi Meltingpot Readers, So, the other day my older son made a comment along the lines of, ‘Well, all the poor neighborhoods are Black neighborhoods.” I can’t even [..]

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Flashback Friday: The One About Black People Adopting White Children

Posted on 15 February, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 2

Hi Meltingpot Readers, I’ve been blogging for over five years now and it occurs to me that I’ve written a few good posts during that time. So good, [..]

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Black History Beyond Borders: Martín de Porres

Posted on 11 February, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 5

Hi Meltingpot Readers, I figured for the rest of the short month of February, I’d use the Meltingpot to highlight some Black history facts that most people don’t [..]

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Wednesday Round-Up: Black History Beyond Borders Edition

Posted on 6 February, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 2

Hi Meltingpot Readers, Monday’s post was meant to get all of my non-Black readers into celebrating Black history month. Now, I want to stretch your minds even more [..]

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Black History Month: It’s Not Just for Black People Anymore

Posted on 4 February, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 2

Hello Meltingpot Readers, In honor of Black History Month, I’m reposting one of my favorite ‘articles’ from my original blog. I’ve added some minor updates in italics. I [..]

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Separate But Equal? The Role of the Black Media in the 21st Century

Posted on 28 January, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 2

Hi Meltingpot Readers, Guess what I’m doing on Wednesday? I’m moderating a panel at Temple called, “Separate But Equal? The Role of the Black Media in the 21st [..]

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