Meet Ebony Hickey: Discovering Adoption Through Art
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
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
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?
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
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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Why is color consciousness important for transracial adoptees?
American family units are as diverse as ever. As the world becomes more understanding of different lifestyles, the definition of “family” continues to evolve.
