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Author: Mary Richards

Mary is an aspiring filmmaker and artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was adopted from Jiangxi, China, at the age of one to her white American family (whom she loves very much). Now in her early 20s, Mary is beginning to unravel her adoption story and all of the complex thoughts and feelings that come with it.
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Meet Ebony Hickey: Discovering Adoption Through Art

ByMary Richards March 14, 2023December 11, 2024 Updated onDecember 11, 2024

Adoption is an incredibly complex and individualized experience. It can bring great joy, immense sadness, and a lifetime of wondering,…

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Ethnicity · Movies · National Origin · Race

Adoptees Don’t Need to be Saved, Even In Hollywood Films

ByMary Richards December 4, 2022December 11, 2024 Updated onDecember 11, 2024

There are hundreds of books and films with plots focused on adoption, but it is easy to neglect the importance of focusing on the adoptee rather than their family. 

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Meet Aurora Hinz: Life as a Korean Transracial Adoptee

ByMary Richards November 8, 2022June 15, 2024 Updated onJune 15, 2024

While many adoptees carry deep trauma connected to adoption, Aurora is grateful to have had a positive experience.

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How do World Affairs Affect Adoption
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How do World Affairs Affect Adoption?

ByMary Richards October 27, 2022June 15, 2024 Updated onJune 15, 2024

The top countries from which children are adopted have histories of economic, social, and political turmoil. According to the same study, China, Ukraine, and Ethiopia were among the top 10.

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How Transracial Adoptees Can Explore Identity Through Cultural Foods

ByMary Richards October 16, 2022June 15, 2024 Updated onJune 15, 2024

From discovering authentic dishes nearby or learning how to cook them at home, trying foods from one’s home country often helps adoptees find a new sense of cultural identity. 

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National Origin · Race

Why is color consciousness important for transracial adoptees?

ByMary Richards October 4, 2022June 15, 2024 Updated onJune 15, 2024

American family units are as diverse as ever. As the world becomes more understanding of different lifestyles, the definition of “family” continues to evolve.

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