My American Meltingpot

Tag: American History

  • Race in the Race: A Wednesday Round-Up Election Special

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    Hello Meltingpot Readers, I think it’s safe to say here, that I am so happy that Barack Obama won the 2012 presidential election. I was sitting on pins and needles last night and if you follow me on Twitter, you’ll know I was pretty much losing my mind watching the election results come in. Lord…

  • A PSA from Ms. Meltingpot: Go Vote!

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    Hello Meltingpot Readers, I wanted to write something here today that would inspire each and every one of you to race to the polls tomorrow and vote. And not just vote, but rock the vote, take your elderly neighbors with you to vote, bring doughnuts to the campaign workers and vote. I wanted to light…

  • Columbus Day: A Day of Celebration or Mourning?

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    Hi Meltingpot Readers, Today is Columbus Day and technically the country has the day off. But to do what? Celebrate or mourn? I guess it matters where you come from. Ponder that. And feel free to share right here what you do to commemorate this controversial holiday. I’m listening. Peace!

  • “Wench:” A Heartbreaking Work of Historical Genius

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    Lori Tharps
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    I picked up the novel Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez at my neighborhood Borders’ going-out-of-business sale. In honor of the discounted prices, I was actually allowing myself to peruse the new hardcovers, and Wench caught my eye because of its alluring cover. As you faithful Meltingpot readers know, I’m always on the lookout for books with people of color on…

  • Black on the Fourth of July

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    Lori Tharps
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    Happy Fourth of July, Meltingpot Readers! I don’t know about you, but as an adult, the Fourth of July just isn’t as much fun as it was when I was a child. Growing up, the 4th was my favorite holiday. We decorated our bikes, participated in the neighborhood parades, played old-fashioned games at the park…

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