A documentary about an 8-year old girl who was adopted by an American family. She later discovers that she has a birth family in Korea. The film explores themes of identity, race, assimilation, and birth family reunion.
This heartwarming documentary is about twin sisters who are adopted by different families. They find their way back to each other via social media. This movie considers topics like coming of age and identity.
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.
A movie about a birth family search based on a true story. A child from India gets lost, taken thousands of miles away from home, and gets adopted by an Australian couple. With unforgettable memories, determination, and online technology, Saroo sets out to find his first home.
A transracial adoptee finds her birth mother and meets the rest of her family who did not know she existed, including her birth father. This documentary explores themes such as identity, the complexities of transracial adoption, and closure.
An article written by an adoptive mother about what every parent should know about transracial adoptions. This article is applicable to adoptees, but focuses on a Black transracial adoptee’s experiences.
An article where adoptee Angela Tucker discusses feeling like a racial impostor growing up. She explains that while she looked Black, she didn’t feel that way.
A blog by a mom about her adopted children. She doesn’t disclose their names or faces out of respect and describes her adoptions as domestic, transracial, and open. She blogs about Black hair, skin care, representation, and more.
In the article, an adoptee asserts that parents must bring up the topic of adoption first and work with their children to understand their feelings. It also stresses the importance of fostering support and autonomy for adopted children.
An article by American Adoptions that examines some of the challenges that many transracial adoptees face.
