Hi there. Another week down, and now we’re firmly into summer. With coronavirus spiking all over the country, please stay safe this weekend and be well. We’re thinking of you and send you all our love. This week on the blog, we discuss the difference between race and ethnicity. Is “nature deficit disorder” really a […]
Read MoreTransracial adoption (transracial families of any kind, for that matter) are more common than ever. As races and ethnicities intertwine, those little boxes we’re asked to check—on forms, in society—feel more draconian by the day. Transracial families by adoption confront conversations about race, ethnicity every day. At the doctor’s office, in friend groups, at school, […]
Read MoreAnother week down, another weekend to attempt a recharge. We hope you’re able to find some peace and get some sleep and outdoor sunshine. Here are some of our favorite reads of the week… What is the difference between race and ethnicity? Juneteenth embraces Black joy. Harper’s Bazaar compiled an essential Black Lives Matter reading […]
Read MoreAs we navigate the two pandemics sweeping the country—racism, and COVID-19—may you find moments of peace, restoration, and power. Both of these pandemics are public health issues, meaning it is our individual responsibility to make educated, compassionate decisions for the health and safety of the whole community. Be empowered by how easy it is to […]
Read MoreTransracial adoption is a beautiful thing, but it does mean that you have to talk about race, straightforwardly, directly, and often painfully. Now, in the middle of the Black Lives Matter movement, conversations about white supremacy, inequality, and social justice are non-negotiable. How will you talk to your child about race, and how will others […]
Read MoreDear ones, it’s been a heartwrenching, challenging, and necessary week. A national dam has broken, and it’s time to mobilize around change for our Black brothers and sister. It’s time for us to listen and to educate ourselves. Black Lives Matter. This week, and in the weeks to come, we’ll be centering this space around […]
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