Category: Pop Culture
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Columbus Day has Lost its Luster, Let’s Radically Reclaim It
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Today is Columbus Day, but all three of my kids have school today. (And they go to public schools.). Here at Temple University, classes are in session. Even my bank is open for business today. So, what gives? It seems like just yesterday Columbus Day meant a lot of people, including all…
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Friday Favorites: “Soy Yo” by Bomba Estero
Hello Meltingpot Readers, It’s been a while since I’ve posted a music video for a Friday Favorite, but it’s been a brutal week for America and sometimes we need music to lighten the mood, lift the spirits and remind us that we are each valuable in our unique way. Which is why I love this…
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True Kardashian, Princess Meghan + Afro-Chinese Babies
Hello Meltingpot Readers, I want this blog to not only be a source of entertainment and inspiration, but also a resource for all of my readers, a tool if you will, to help you stay informed. Because the mainstream media doesn’t always prioritize Meltingpot news, allow me to share three stories that piqued my interest…
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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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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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La Borinqueña is Here to Save the Day…and Puerto Rico Too!
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Last week Thursday, I decided to visit Philly’s famous Amalgam Comics and Coffeeshop, the only comic shop owned by a Black woman on the East Coast. I’m not a huge comics fan, but my kids are and the shop is well-known for having comics with diverse characters, so I decided we needed…
