Category: Identity Politics
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Have We Whitewashed MLK or Just His Day?
Hello Meltingpot Community, What do you think is the real meaning and purpose of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday? I was recently disturbed when I saw a white woman announce gleefully that MLK day is when she takes her kids on their annual ski vacation. In other words, it’s just another day off…
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How to Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month
Hello Meltingpot Community, Did you know November is National Native American Heritage Month? It’s okay if you didn’t or it slipped your mind. It’s only November 11 which means we still have three weeks left to turn our attention to celebrating and honoring the people’s whose land we now live on. Of course, when it…
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Can Brown People be Racist?
Hello Meltingpot Community, Can Brown people be racist? I don’t have a definitive answer for you, but I sure would like to take a moment to discuss. In the last week, I’ve seen two Brown people get dragged for their anti-Black antics. First, it was Latina actress, Gina Rodriguez, who posted a video of herself…
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How to Teach Your Kids About Indigenous People
Hello Meltingpot Community, Not too long ago, babygirl said to me, “Mommy, are Native Americans real?” My heart dropped and I immediately thought, “What have I done wrong? How have I failed my child so miserably that she thinks Native Americans are mythical beings?” I literally spent the next two hours re-explaining American history to…
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I Want to Hear from You & A Giveaway Too!
Hello Meltingpot Community, I’m always thinking of ways to make this blog a better resource for you, my readers, and I’d like to take this opportunity to hear from you. Think of it as a time for some audience feedback. Rather than me making changes based on what I think you’d like to read about…
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Meet Jen Kinney from the “Speaking of Racism” Podcast
Hello Meltingpot Readers, I’m going to be introducing a new feature here on the Meltingpot; a Q&A with fascinating people who I think are totally Meltingpot. These are anti-racism activists, diversity divas, multicultural mamas, and other cool folks who deserve some extra shine, AND who I think you, dear readers, would love to know about.…
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The Other Side of Loving Day: Interracial Relationships in the Age of Trump
Hello Meltingpot Readers, As a writer and blogger, I’m a chronic oversharer. I’ve literally blogged about everything from birth to my struggles with weight. Still, I hesitated to write about the things that happen behind the scenes in my interracial marriage in the age of Trump. That felt too personal. Too risky. Too taboo. But…
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MAMP Podcast Ep. #11: Deconstructing White Supremacy
On episode 11 of the My American Meltingpot podcast, we’re dissecting and deconstructing white supremacy with the brilliant authors of the new book, How We Fight White Supremacy: A Field Guide to Black Resistance. Akiba Solomon and Kenrya Rankin, both editors at the news and culture website, Colorlines, join me for a profound discussion about…
