Author: Lori Tharps
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The Last OG Does Interracial Relationships Right
Hello Meltingpot Community, The first thing I want to say is that I’ve never been a fan of the comedian Tracy Morgan. I didn’t dislike him, I just never thought he was that funny. But his new show, The Last OG (It’s on TBS, but I watch it on Netflix) has made me see him…
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Have We Whitewashed MLK or Just His Day?
Hello Meltingpot Community, What do you think is the real meaning and purpose of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday? I was recently disturbed when I saw a white woman announce gleefully that MLK day is when she takes her kids on their annual ski vacation. In other words, it’s just another day off…
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5 Easy (But Impactful) Ways to Celebrate MLK Day
Hello Meltingpot Community, I’m sure we all know that Monday is Martin Luther King Day, the day many Americans get the day off from work so they can perform some type of community service. Even though it is now technically a federal holiday, word on these liberal streets is that MLK Day isn’t a day…
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Netflix’s Carmen Sandiego Brings Multiculti Magic
Hello Meltingpot Community, I have a confession to make. I have fallen in love with a cartoon. Yes, it’s true. Babygirl has gotten me addicted to Netflix’s Carmen Sandiego reboot. Yes, I love the show because Carmen Sandiego is a smart, strong, globe-trotting Latina superhero who wears high-top sneakers. Diversity? Check. Representation? Check. Also, like…
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Baby’s First Haircut…At Age 8!
Hello Meltingpot Community, This Wednesday is going to be a big day in the MAMP household. Why? Because my baby is getting her first haircut. But Ms. Meltingpot, isn’t your so-called baby, eight years old? Yes, dear readers, my daughter is eight, but I’ve never cut her hair. (Save that one time when she tried…
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Positive Black Hair Headlines from Black-ish, Afro-Sheen and the NAACP
Hello Meltingpot Community, Ever since I wrote the book Hair Story, almost 20 years ago, I have been obsessed with all things Black hair. No joke, I can connect almost any conversation about pop culture in America with Black hair. Seriously, throw something at me and I can bring it back to Black hair. But…
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“The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates is Magical
Hello Meltingpot Community, Over the Christmas holidays I had the chance to read Ta-Nehisi Coates’ beautiful debut novel, The Water Dancer, so I wanted to share my review of the book. True confession, the reason I got to read the book is because I bought a copy for my brother as a gift, but took…
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Get Happy this New Year, Despite the Global Sh*T Show!
Hello Meltingpot Community, As this is my first post back, post holidays spent with my family in Florida, I wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year. However, thanks to the fires in Australia, the Cheeto Dusted imbecile in the White House who has us teetering on the brink of war, and a host…
