Why Ferguson Should Matter to Asian-Americans
It’s time to stop pitting Asian Americans against African Americans to strengthen the center of whiteness in the United States. This is a great article explaining why Ferguson should matter […]
Monthly Archives: November 2014
It’s November, it’s Thanksgiving, oh and it’s National Adoption Month…
Every Christmas my relatives would ask the same question, “Honey, what would you like for Christmas this year?” I would reply with a smile, “Blue eyes and blond hair! Pretty…
Adopted + We Can Do Better
I first watched the film, Adopted, with my parents while I was in high school. I remember being the only adoptee at the film screening and thinking it would have been a […]
“Dear White People” or Nah?
Originally posted on The Progress:
Way back in 2006, when I was a plump faced freshman at Johns Hopkins, I got my first taste of proper American racism. That year…
Flip The Script
I’m so glad that adoptees are taking back National Adoption Month this year with the hashtag #FlipTheScript. During this time of year, especially light and wonderful depictions of adoption can be […]
A seven year-old takes on National Adoption Month, Gotcha Day, and generally tells it like it is
Originally posted on ethioanonymama:
The following is from my seven year-old daughter. We came up with the questions together but the answers are 100% hers. What does it feels like…
Twin Sisters + Response
Last month, the independent film Twin Sisters aired on PBS. This documentary tells the story of twin sisters from China who were separated, one adopted by a Norwegian couple and the other […]
Red Thread Broken 