Author: Lori Tharps
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MAMP’s Last Minute Multicultural Gift Guide
Hello Meltingpot Commuinity, If you’re anything like me, even with your best intentions, you’ve waited until right this minute to start your holiday shopping. Whether it’s Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah you’re shopping for, have no fear, I’ve got some great Meltingpot gift ideas for you. Gifts that reflect our love for the multicultural but also…
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MAMP Podcast Ep #24: Is Christmas for White People?
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? On episode 24, of My American Meltingpot, we’re talking all about Christmas. More specifically, we’re going to be interrogating the idea that Christmas is for white people! Now, I’m not white and I’ve been celebrating Christmas with my very Black family for more than 40 years, so clearly…
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My Teen Didn’t Want to See “Harriet,” I Took Him Anyway
Hello Meltingpot Community, As you all know, I live with two male demons teenagers who can make my life feel like a constant battle of wills. It’s a struggle, people. Almost every day. But like my mother before me, I persist. Let me explain. Even though I’m not totally convinced that my boys know that…
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Brittany Howard Brings the Meltingpot to Her Music
Hello Meltingpot Community, I may be late to the party, but I just discovered the amazing singer, Brittany Howard. Formerly of the band, Alabama Shakes, the 30-year-old Howard recently released her first solo album, Jamie. The funny thing is, I heard Brittany Howard’s story before I heard her music, but that was enough for me…
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MAMP Podcast Ep#23: The Anniversary Episode
On episode 23, I’m celebrating the one year anniversary of the My American Meltingpot podcast! After one year, 22 episodes and a lot of blood, sweat and tears, I’ve really learned a lot. Not just about launching a podcast, but about all of the ways race intersects with real life. Thanks to the fact that…
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Back to Spain Again!
Hello Meltingpot Community, It seems surreal to be typing these words, but in just a few short hours I’ll be boarding a plane en route back to Spain. I have a week off from teaching so, I’m heading to one of my favorite places, Andalucía, Spain. Specifically, I’ll be in Cádiz and Malaga and the…
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Meltingpot News: Hollywood Crazy, Chinese American Activists, + Multiculti Love
Hello Meltingpot Community, It’s Wednesday so it’s time to share some Meltingpot news you can use. Well, maybe not use exactly, but at least feel in the know about where cultures are connecting, clashing and creating something new. And, yes, the impeachment hearings continue today. Yes, the democratic debates are going down this evening. Yes,…
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Parenting Teens Has Wins and Losses
Hello Meltingpot Community, If you’ve been a regular reader of this blog, then you know that being a mother is one of of my most important jobs, and Mom is an identity I cherish. That being said, being a mother is one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever had and parenting teens – I have…
