This group shares adoptees’ stories in order to help empower other adoptees, empower their self-growth, and change the narrative of adoption. It has resources for all adoptees, including Chinese adoptees.
This is a podcast featuring a conversation with gay, Korean adoptee Joel Kim Booster (comedian and actor). This episode explores how the film Fire Island honors queer friendships, subverts heteronormative themes, and tells a story which feels universal.
The ACLU serves the queer community and their allies. This organization advocates for equality and has a long history of providing legal defense for the LGBTQ+ community. On their website, users can explore recent news, court cases, press releases, podcasts, reports, and more.
Project Lotus focuses on Asian American mental health advocacy. Their mission is to destigmatize mental health in Asian-American communities by “tackling the model minority stereotype through culturally-relevant education for the community and the empowerment of voices.” Their website features stories from the community, articles, webinars, workshops, and their podcast.
Angela Tucker is a multimedia phenomenon leading discussions about race, class, and identity. She was adopted from foster care to a white family, and grew up in a city that was predominantly white. She has 15+ years of working in social welfare organizations, has consulted with NBC television, and supported the lead of a Broadway star. Her first book was published in the spring of 2023.
An 8-minute podcast that explains microaggressions and how people often don’t understand why they’re problematic. The interviewee clarifies that the goal of recognizing and criticizing microaggressions is to create an environment for honest dialogue about racial issues.
A podcast and interview with Kevin Nadal on microaggressions and how their effects are not “micro.” Nadal also has his own website with literature and resources about microaggressions and other subjects.
A podcast where two adoptive parents host interviews and discuss the different uses and needs for post-adoption services available to adoptive parents.
This podcast episode considers how attachment trauma affects adopted children and adoptive parents. The hosts also discuss how adoption can change family and community relationships.
Host Lori Holden is an adoptive mom and her children are in contact with both of their birth parents. Lori examines the various aspects of motherhood and adoption.
