Category: The Podcast
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MAMP Podcast Bonus Episode: My Multicultural Marriage
Hello Meltingpot Readers, I feel so sneaky because even though we wrapped Season 1 of the podcast two weeks ago, we just released a bonus episode last night. Why, because I felt like something was missing. And that something, was me. Let me explain. For those of you who have been loyal readers here, my…
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Mamp Podcast Episode #8: The Challenges of Traveling as a Multiracial Family
On episode #8 of the podcast, we’re discussing the challenges of traveling as a multiracial family. Thanks to Cindy McCain, the widow of Senator John McCain, this issue recently made headlines when Mrs. McCain believed she was witnessing a case of child trafficking at an Arizona airport. What McCain really saw was a mother traveling…
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MAMP Podcast Episode #7: “The Pain and Beauty” of Black Hair
On episode 7 of the My American Meltingpot podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Gillian Scott-Ward. In 2013, Gillian was a psychologist working at Barnard College. But when she decided to go natural, her whole world changed. On the show, we discuss how Gillian went from college psychologist to award-winning filmmaker with her debut film, Back…
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MAMP Podcast Episode #6: A Candid Conversation about Diversity in Kid Lit with Zetta Elliott
On episode #6 of the My American Meltingpot podcast, I am joined by author, activist and educator, Zetta Elliott for a passionate conversation about diversity in children’s literature. Zetta has written over 30 books for children, teens and young adults and is committed to telling stories featuring Black characters in the most unexpected places. From…
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MAMP Podcast Episode #5 Behind the Music with Sumi Tonooka
On episode # 5 of My American Meltingpot, we’re going behind the music with legendary jazz composer, Sumi Tonooka. You might recognize Sumi’s name because not only is she the woman who created our Meltingpot theme music, she’s also a world class composer, jazz pianist and educator. I talk to Sumi about her decades-long career…
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MAMP Podcast Ep #4: Revisiting the One-Drop Rule
On episode #4 of the MAMP podcast, we’re revisiting the one-drop rule with two women who both believed they were white, until they discovered by accident, that they weren’t. My guests are Gail Lukasik and Shannon Wink. Gail is the author of the new book, White Like Her: My Family’s Story of Race and Racial…
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MAMP Podcast Episode #3: “K-Pop is Everything”
On episode #3 of the My American Meltingpot podcast, we’re doing a deep dive into the world of K-Pop. Korean popular music has taken the world by storm, and 2018 was the year K-Pop went mainstream in the United States. On this episode, I’m joined by Billboard K-Pop columnist, Tamar Herman and teen K-Pop fan,…
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MAMP Podcast Ep#2: Racist Technology
On episode #2 of the My American Meltingpot podcast, I am joined by journalist and author, Meredith Broussard, for a fascinating discussion on racist technology. Yes, apparently technology can be racist. During our conversation, Meredith breaks down how anything from a soap dispenser to a self-driving car can contain racist technology and therefore negatively impact…