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Tag: the need for critical thinking in adoption

Pop Culture and People of Colour

On May 22, 2022May 18, 2022 By Guest BloggerIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Benjamin shares about the barrier of pop culture and TV that can impede the path of intercountry adoptees to explore and connect with their racial history.

Being Truly Seen as a Filipino Adoptee

On October 13, 2021October 2, 2021 By Guest BloggerIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Arlynn provides the speech shared at the Philippine Global Consultation conference, Sept 2021. Her lived experience growing up Filippino in the USA.

In Memory of Seid Visin

On June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 By Guest BloggerIn Uncategorized2 Comments

Mark Hagland talks about the direct connection between the racism experienced for Seid and his mental health which ended up in suicide.

Adoption: From Charity to Justice

On April 1, 2021March 15, 2021 By Guest BloggerIn Uncategorized2 Comments

Marie Gardom explores what adoption would look like, moving from a charity to justice model.

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