Author: Lori Tharps
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“I Finally Look Black!” and Other Comments By My Kids About Color + Identity
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Last week, babygirl, who is now six-and-a-half, was playing in my room and trying on my clothes and jewelry. She picked up one of my African print scarves and tied it around her head, looked in the mirror and exclaimed, “Oh, wow, I finally look Black!” I stopped what I was doing.…
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Indie Bookstores + Exotic Locations = Heaven
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Today is Memorial Day, but if you live anywhere on the East Coast of the United States you might be in for a day of rain instead of picnics and outdoor activities. One of my favorite places to hang out on a rainy day if I don’t have to go to work…
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Can A Black Man Get an Amen At a Royal Wedding?
Hello Meltingpot Readers, I’m sure it will come as no surprise that I watched Meghan and Harry’s wedding from start to finish on Saturday. Please note, I did not get up at four in the morning to watch it live because I don’t stan for the royals like that, even if this was the first…
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Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Bring the Meltingpot to the Royal Family
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Maybe the chaos and despair happening all over the world has got your mind anywhere but on the goings on of the British royal family. Well, I’m here to remind you that this Saturday, on May 19th, Prince Harry is marrying the biracial, American actress, Meghan Markle making the royal family a…
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Do We Have to Look Abroad to find the G.O.A.T of Mothers?
Hello Meltingpot Readers, In honor of Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, I’m re-posting this article I wrote back in 2012 regarding the competitive nature of mothering. At the time it seemed like everyone wanted to pit mothers against each other based on their life choices and parenting decisions. Guess what, not much has changed. So,…
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Ms. Meltingpot’s Five Favorite Soups for Sick Days
Hello Meltingpot Readers, I’m sick. *waaahhh* I woke up with a sore throat yesterday and by last night, I was an achy, snotty mess. Needless to say, I wasn’t even thinking about making dinner, instead I asked el esposo to pick up some soup. More specifically, I wanted Ramen from this new Ramen bar, not…
