Author: Lori Tharps
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My American Melting – Pod!
Hello Meltingpot Readers, It should come to no surprise to any of you that I have become a big fan of podcasts. I know I’m late to the game, as podcasts have been around for more than a decade, but hey, better late than never, right? Unlike many people who fell in love with podcasts…
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Columbus Day has Lost its Luster, Let’s Radically Reclaim It
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Today is Columbus Day, but all three of my kids have school today. (And they go to public schools.). Here at Temple University, classes are in session. Even my bank is open for business today. So, what gives? It seems like just yesterday Columbus Day meant a lot of people, including all…
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Ms. Meltingpot is Ready to Marry You Now
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Did I mention I became a minister this summer? Yes, I did. Why? Because I was coincidentally asked to officiate two different weddings in September. One was for my cousin and the other for a friend. Both brides were African-American and both grooms were white. In one case, the bride was a…
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“Made in Mexico” Shatters Stereotypes but Puts Them Back Together Again
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Netflix has debuted a new original reality series called, Made in Mexico. The show follows the lives of a handful of Mexico’s young, wealthy, elite as they live their “passionate,” “dramatic” lives in Mexico city. Based on the trailer, the show looks like Real Housewives of Mexico City, but in Spanish…and with…
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Friday Favorites: “Soy Yo” by Bomba Estero
Hello Meltingpot Readers, It’s been a while since I’ve posted a music video for a Friday Favorite, but it’s been a brutal week for America and sometimes we need music to lighten the mood, lift the spirits and remind us that we are each valuable in our unique way. Which is why I love this…
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This Just In: Disney Gives Princess Tiana Her Black Back
Hello Meltingpot Readers, I knew you were all waiting on the edge of your seats, wondering if Disney was going to do something in response to the public uproar over the whitewashing of Princess Tiana (and Pocahontas) in their upcoming movie, Wreck-It Ralph 2. I posted here a few weeks ago about the troubling image…
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True Kardashian, Princess Meghan + Afro-Chinese Babies
Hello Meltingpot Readers, I want this blog to not only be a source of entertainment and inspiration, but also a resource for all of my readers, a tool if you will, to help you stay informed. Because the mainstream media doesn’t always prioritize Meltingpot news, allow me to share three stories that piqued my interest…
