My American Meltingpot

Tag: Racism

  • Trading Places: South Africa Style

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    Hi Meltingpot Readers, Have you ever thought about trading places with someone whose life is the polar opposite of yours, just to see ‘ how the other half lives?’ Usually when I play that game, the ‘other half’ I’m thinking about is the filthy rich. I like to test my moral compass to see what…

  • How Do You Say Colorism in Spanish (and Portuguese)?

    How Do You Say Colorism in Spanish (and Portuguese)?

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    Hi Meltingpot Readers, Since today is Round-Up Wednesday and since it seems I can’t escape the stories about colorism in the Latino/Brazilian communities, I thought I’d just share two stories that really made me realize how much the new book I’m working on is needed. My new book is all about colorism in Black, Latino,…

  • Black Girl Hair Is Still “Unacceptable”

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    Hi Meltingpot Readers, Clearly you know I keep watch on all things Black hair related for all of my research for my book, Hair Story. But even if I wasn’t a certified hairstorian, I’d still be completely engrossed in all of the Black hair news being made this week. First of all, one of the…

  • Is Switzerland Racist? Should a Purse Cost $40K? Is Oprah Okay?

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    Hi Meltingpot Readers, So, some of you have already you expressed your opinions, frustrations and disgust over this incident that was reported last week. For those of you who don’t follow Oprah’s every move, apparently the royal O, was shopping in Switzerland. She was in a fancy store and was looking at some fancy purses…

  • Trayvon Martin Deserves More

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    Hello Meltingpot Readers, It is with such a heavy heart that I write this morning. I am still stunned by the jury’s decision to let George Zimmerman walk away a free man. I want to understand the legal process that makes the jury’s decision sound reasonable but I simply cannot wrap my mind around it.…

  • Talking About Trayvon Martin with My Sons

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    Hi Meltingpot Readers, I know some of you don’t live in the United States, but still you’re probably aware that all eyes are on a particular courtroom in Sanford, Florida right now. Newspapers, social media, the nightly news and everybody’s grandma is talking about the Zimmerman trial as the lawyers wrap up their closing arguments…

  • It’s So White in Wisconsin

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    Hi Meltingpot Readers, Funny thing happened when we were in Wisconsin. Both of my sons, on separate occasions, commented on how there were so many White people in Milwaukee and so few Black people. And this was while we were at our family reunion. Note: My family is Black (with a few White and Asian…

  • Racists in My Cheerios: My Work Is Never Done

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    Hello Meltingpot Readers, I have no words. So, just see for yourself and know our work is never done. Never! Check the story about the Cheerios ad featuring an interracial family and the virulent racist comments it’s been receiving. Then pull your heart off the floor, wipe your tears and remember that we won’t let…

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