Category: Pop Culture
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What I’m Watching on Netflix in March: From God to Good Hair
Hello Meltingpot Community, It’s been awhile since I’ve had time to watch television on a regular basis. Technically, I still don’t have time, but you know what they say; where there’s a will, there’s a way. And boy, do I have the will to watch these three new shows on Netflix in March. Messiah People…
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John Russwurm: Journalist for Freedom
Meet John Russwurm. To some people, Russwurm’s name may be familiar because he was one of the original editors of Freedom’s Journal, the first newspaper in the United States published by African Americans. The year was 1827. But Russwurm’s life story has far more chapters than that. Early Years John Brown Russwurm was born…
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Meltingpot Food for Thought: American Dirt, Being Asian in America, Coded Bias
Hello Meltingpot Community, You know I’m always scouring the media for meltingpot stories that I think you might want to read. Stories that provide valuable information or inspiration for folks who live a multicultural lifestyle. Folks like you, dear readers. And here’s what I have for you this week. Five Meltingpot Stories for Information and…
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RIP Kobe & Gianna Bryant
Hello Meltingpot Community, As you can imagine, I wasn’t planning to write an obituary for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna today. And to be honest, I wasn’t sure I was going to write about him here or not. After all, I don’t really write about athletes unless the athlete is living a multicultural lifestyle.…
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Brittany Howard Brings the Meltingpot to Her Music
Hello Meltingpot Community, I may be late to the party, but I just discovered the amazing singer, Brittany Howard. Formerly of the band, Alabama Shakes, the 30-year-old Howard recently released her first solo album, Jamie. The funny thing is, I heard Brittany Howard’s story before I heard her music, but that was enough for me…
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Meltingpot News: Hollywood Crazy, Chinese American Activists, + Multiculti Love
Hello Meltingpot Community, It’s Wednesday so it’s time to share some Meltingpot news you can use. Well, maybe not use exactly, but at least feel in the know about where cultures are connecting, clashing and creating something new. And, yes, the impeachment hearings continue today. Yes, the democratic debates are going down this evening. Yes,…
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Flashback Friday: Don’t Be Racist on Halloween
Hello Meltingpot Community, Halloween is less than a week away, which means CANDY FEST!!!! But it also means it’s time to remind folks to be mindful of their costume choices, lest they veer off into culturally offensive and/or racist territory. I know most of you, dear readers, would never consider such a thing, but maybe…
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Diverse News Digest: Black hair, White Babies and IKEA
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Are you ready for your weekly dose of diverse news? This week’s news stories don’t disappoint when it comes to diversity. You may be enraged or inspired by what you read here, but you will most definitely be informed about what is keeping our world colorful. Enjoy! Dreadlocks on the Mat Remember…
