Los Angeles Times: “‘I’m not allowed to feel those things’: How adoptees experience anti-Asian hate”
A New York Times article on the complex ways Asian adoptees experience anti-Asian hate and racism as a result of their unique identity. Many adoptees in the article speak of how they felt tied to both cultures and/or neither.
“Christina Romo identifies herself as a Korean adoptee, mom, wife, and advocate. She details her life and internal thoughts on adoption, but also provides the perspective of a parent learning how to parent her biracial children.
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This group provides resources and opportunities for Vietnamese adoptees to explore their heritage and adoptee identity as well as share their insights on adoption with adoptive and birth parents and the wider adoption community. It was launched over 10 years ago and has online resources including projects, events and research.
“This is a Facebook group for Taiwanese adoptees to connect, share stories and provide support. It is based in California but serves Taiwanese adoptees across the globe.
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This Facebook group is based in France and is for French speaking Vietnamese adoptees to come and discuss their adoption journey as well as Vietnamese heritage.
“Sisters of China is a community organization dedicated to uniting female-identifying Chinese adoptees of all ages across the world by providing them a safe space to share their stories, discuss their challenges, and celebrate their heritage.
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This group supports adoptees (children, teens, and adults) from Korea in developing their identities. They are located in VA but have a camp in MD as well. They also have culture school, tours and volunteer opportunities for adult adoptees.