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Black History Month and Transracial Adoption

Published On - February 19, 2021

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Black History Month, Transracial Adoption

Tune into this episode to hear from Zack Fried, transracial adoptee, discuss black history month, race and transracial adoption.

 

Topics covered include:

  • The importance of Black History Month, and black history year round
  • The power of kids in our society
  • Personal reflections on growing up as person that is multiple minorities (black, gay, transracial adoptee)
  • Growing up as a minority within the family
  • Dating as a minority
  • Parent responsibilities as it relates to preparing a child for dealing with racial issues
  • The white savior complex and adoption – what is it? how to avoid it?
  • Black role models past and present

This is an incredible conversation and a very important one at that. Please tune in and share!

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