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 brief article about how the discussion of racism must emphasize marginalized voices. The author explains that discussing racism is never about comforting white people.
A first-person piece about how structural racism exists today. The author explains why she will no longer discusses race with people who won’t consider or acknowledge racism. She asserts that people must acknowledge that they benefit from structural racism and understand that color-blindness is not the solution.
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.
An interview about a white mother’s reflection on her life raising two adopted Black children and two biological white children, and how she became aware of her own white privilege. There’s also a transcription of the interview available.
An essay from the perspective of a Black, transracial adoptee. The author discusses the racial dynamics in a family with transracial adoption.
An article and podcast on NPR about a Black, transracial adoptee. Chad Goller-Sojourner reflects on his identity and experiences growing up with white parents and white privilege.
