Author: Lori Tharps
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Friday Favorites: Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
Hello Meltingpot Readers, It’s Friday, which means it’s time to share one of my favorite things. This week the choice was a no brainer. I have to tell you about Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. This book, if I may paraphrase Drake, has got me all in my feelings. Truth be told, I think…
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Colorism Chronicles: Four Kids: 2 Dark, 2 Light
Hello Meltingpot Readers, It’s time for another installment of the colorism chronicles. This is my video series that was created as a companion piece for my book, Same Family, Different Colors:Confronting Colorism in America’s Diverse Families. Each video features a profile subject and their experience growing up in a family where everyone was the same…
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Weird Black History: Oreo Barbie and Cracker Barbie were Real
Note: This post was originally written in 2018, but was updated on 2/25/2022 The other day I was listening to my favorite podcast, The Nod, while I was making dinner. I must have zoned out for a minute, because he next thing I remember was the host talking to a doll expert about Oreo Barbie…
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The Colorism Chronicles: Daddy’s Black, but his Son Looks White
Hello Meltingpot Readers, In today’s episode of The Colorism Chronicles, you’ll meet Sidney Gantt, a stand-up comedian with a very “colorful” family. Sidney is Black, his wife is white and their three children fall somewhere in between. I actually convinced Sidney to participate in my Same Family, Different Colors video series after stalking him in…
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Black Hair Not Welcome at School
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Today is the last Friday of the month, which means it’s time for Black Hair News. This is when I catch you up on what’s going on in the world of Black hair. And as you can imagine, there’s drama. So, go get your popcorn and prepare to be annoyed. BLACK HAIR…
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The Colorism Chronicles Episode #2: Anthony Dickey on the True “Color of Beauty”
Hello Meltingpot Readers, It’s time for this week’s installment of The Colorism Chronicles, my video project on colorism and skin color politics in the American family. In today’s episode, you’ll meet world-famous hairstylist, salon owner and founder of Hair Rules hair products, Anthony Dickey. Dickey, as he’s known, was kind enough to share his memories…
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Summer’s Over and We’re Heading Back to School
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Sorry for the late post, but today I was busy from 6am to 8pm in full-on mommy mode. Getting three kids out the door for the first day of school, complete with silly photos and a few tears, takes a lot of time and energy. This year I have a freshman in…
