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Tag: Black history and culture

Harmonia Rosales Redux

Jan 16, 2019

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by

Lori Tharps

in Pop Culture

Hello Meltingpot readers, I originally wrote this post about Harmonia Rosales last March. It continues to be one of my most popular posts, so, I wanted to check in to see what Harmonia was up to with her amazing career. Turns out, Harmonia’s gorgeous paintings are now available on clothing. But not just any clothing.…
Weird Black History: Oreo Barbie and Cracker Barbie were Real

Sep 7, 2018

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by

Lori Tharps

in Black in the World, Pop Culture

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…