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.
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 intercountry, adoptee-led organization whose mission is to educate, empower, and organize transracial and international adoptee communities to achieve just and humane adoption, immigration, and restorative justice systems.
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.
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.
This article describes what microaggressions are and how they’re more than everyday slights or remarks. It also explains the negative impacts they have on individuals, as well as how they contribute to racism.
A first-person piece on why mocking an Asian accent should never be considered funny. The author talks about how mocking accents contributes to racism.
