Tag: Black Girl Magic
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My Teen Didn’t Want to See “Harriet,” I Took Him Anyway
Hello Meltingpot Community, As you all know, I live with two male demons teenagers who can make my life feel like a constant battle of wills. It’s a struggle, people. Almost every day. But like my mother before me, I persist. Let me explain. Even though I’m not totally convinced that my boys know that…
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Meltingpot Mondays: 3 Great Kids Books Full of Black Girl Magic
Hello Meltingpot Readers, This summer Babygirl (who turned eight in July) and I read some great books together. As usual, I always try to find books that feature diverse main characters. They don’t have to feature Black girls, but if they do, I’m extra happy. And I am always searching for books that feature Black…
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“Little” Looks Like “Big” Fun in Color
Hello Meltingpot Readers, It’s Friday, so I have something fun to share. It’s a great new family film with Black characters coming out this spring. I just saw the trailer for Little, starring Issa Rae, Regina Hall and Marsai Martin. Martin plays Diane on Black-ish, she’s only 14-years-old and she executive produced the film. In…
