Author: Lori Tharps
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Kickstarting the MAMP Podcast
Hello Meltingpot Readers, I need your help. As you all know, I launched the My American Meltingpot podcast last month on November 23. We now have two episodes, plus the trailer available and our third episode will be released on December 21st. Things are moving so fast! It’s crazy to me that one year ago,…
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Diverse Children Need Books with Diverse Characters
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Everybody who has been following this blog for awhile, knows I love books. I love books like peanut butter loves jelly. I’d be lost without a book by my side at all times. And as such, I have tried to foster the same love of books and reading that I have, in…
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MAMP Podcast Ep#2: Racist Technology
On episode #2 of the My American Meltingpot podcast, I am joined by journalist and author, Meredith Broussard, for a fascinating discussion on racist technology. Yes, apparently technology can be racist. During our conversation, Meredith breaks down how anything from a soap dispenser to a self-driving car can contain racist technology and therefore negatively impact…
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Get Your Read On with these Books by Indigenous Authors
Hello Meltingpot Readers, I admit, after recording my first podcast episode where we considered Thanksgiving from a Native American perspective, I realized how little I actually know about Native Americans. It’s rather embarrassing for someone who considers herself a “diversity diva” to know so little about the people who have legitimate claim on this land…
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Black People Made America Great in 2018
Hello Meltingpot Readers, It’s officially December, the last month of the year. That means it’s time for people to start making those “The Year that Was” lists. They’re going to look at all of the major milestones and big moments from the last 11 months and try to figure out what 2018 was all about.…
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Five Great Gift Ideas that Say Meltingpot not Materialism
Hello Meltingpot Readers, I don’t know about you, but I almost slapped my calendar this morning for telling me that tomorrow is the first day of December. I’m not ready! December almost always fills me with a feeling of dread because of the obligation to buy friends and family members presents for the holidays. The…
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Asian Men Getting Afros: It’s Officially A Thing!
Hello Meltingpot Readers, It’s the last Wednesday of the month, which means it’s time for a Black hair check-in. Today’s story was inspired by the esteemed Dr. Yaba Blay, who posted a video on her Professional Black Girl Facebook page. I watched the video and was amazed that; 1) Without chemicals you could turn straight…
