Tag: MAMP Podcast
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5 MAMP Podcast Episodes to Listen to on MLK Day
Today is Martin Luther King Day in the United States, so in his honor, I’ve compiled a list of the five best podcast episodes from the My American Meltingpot archives to listen to on this day. These are episodes that hopefully will encourage you to work on your anti-racist activism and inspire you to dream…
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Podcast Ep#66: The Multicultural Roots of Witchcraft in America with Via Hedera
On episode 66 of the podcast we’re going to talk about witches. Why? Because there is a growing number of women who are practicing witchcraft in the United States. And because this is America, there is a racial divide in this increasingly popular witching community. Apparently, Black witches and white witches just can’t get along.…
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Podcast Ep#65: Joanna Ho Writes to Change the World
On episode 65 of the podcast, I’m joined by children’s book author, educator, and activist Joanna Ho. Joanna is the New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, a beautiful picture book that tells the story of a little Asian girl who learns to love and appreciate the shape of her…
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Podcast Ep# 64: Writing Wisdom:You Must Believe You Can Write
On episode 64 of the podcast, I’m introducing a new segment called Writing Wisdom with Lori. On these mini-episodes, I’ll be sharing actionable inspiration for writers, aspiring writers and creative folks looking to put pen to paper. I want to give you a jolt of what you need to live your best literary life. Think…
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Mamp Stories Ep#60: White Like Her: Stories of Race and Racial Passing
On episode 60 of the podcast, we’re digging into the Meltingpot vault and replaying an episode that was inspired by the book, White Like Her: My Family’s Story of Race and Racial Passing (Skyhorse) by Gail Lukasik. The book is all about racial passing and family secrets in Gail’s family. I’m joined on the show…
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Radical Changes after a Radical Year
Hello Meltingpot Community, Guess what today is? It’s my birthday! *cue the horns* And since my next rotation around the sun is so close to the beginning of the new year, I look at my birthday as the time to really dive into my resolutions. My mantra for my new year, after the dumpster fire…