Category: Black in the World
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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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Disney, Princess Tiana and Colorism: So Many Questions, So Few Answers
Hello Meltingpot Readers, If any of you have children in the age range of 7 – 17 like I do, then you may be aware of a new film coming out called Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet. Let me be clear though, while my children know all about this movie and want to…
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How to Talk White So You Can Conquer the World
Hello Meltingpot Readers, (Warning satire and sarcasm ahead.) Yesterday I went to see the new film, Sorry to Bother You. And while there were things in that movie that I will never be able to un-see – no matter how hard I try – and social commentary that I’m still trying to figure out, the…
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Friday Favorites: The Nod Podcast
Hello Meltingpot Readers, It’s Friday, that means I get to share one of my favorite things. And today that favorite thing is a podcast. Now, I’m going to be honest. I’m a little late to the podcast game. I didn’t start listening to podcasts until recently and I’m still trying to catch up and find…
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MAMP History: The Mixed-Race Community on Malaga Island
Hello Meltingpot Readers, From now on, on the first Friday of the month, you’ll find a post dedicated to Meltingpot History here on My American Meltingpot. The idea that the United States has always been segregated and that there has always been animosity between different racial groups is a lie. A big, fat lie meant…
