Tag Archives: Books

Chimamanda Adichie: My New Author Crush

Posted on 16 May, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 4

Hi Meltingpot Readers, If you follow me on twitter, then you know I’ve been gushing about my new author crush, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I even love the lyrical [..]

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My First Book ReBorn

Posted on 5 May, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 2

Hi Meltingpot Readers, In case you’ve been wondering what I’ve been up to — besides my usual combination of teaching, parenting and blogging —  and you want to [..]

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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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‘Beyond the Possible’ Book Review: Let the Church Say Amen!

Posted on 18 February, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 2

Hello Meltingpot Readers, How many of you have ever heard of the Glide Memorial Methodist Church ? Apparently it’s an incredibly famous progressive Methodist church in the ‘crime ridden’ [..]

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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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Ayana Mathis & Emily Raboteau Live in Philly! Ms. Meltingpot Goes Full-On Groupie

Posted on 25 January, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 4

Hi Meltingpot Readers, Can you hear my heart beating rapidly with excitement and joy? Seriously, dear readers, I went full-on groupie last night, ditching the kids and el [..]

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Wednesday Round-Up: Finding Zion, Fried Chicken and Black Women in Britain.

Posted on 16 January, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink Comments Off

Hi Meltingpot Readers, It’s Wednesday, I’ve searched the web, so you don’t have to. Let’s get to those tasty, new links. 1. Check out this quickie but quirky [..]

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Why I Write: Meet Remington

Posted on 7 January, 2013 by Ms. Meltingpot | Permalink 4

Hello Meltingpot Readers, For those of you who have been following my blog since way back when or have read my memoir, Kinky Gazpacho, or any other personal [..]

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