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Surviving the Holiday Vortex as Adoptees

KAAN

Dec 24, 2020
5 min

Surviving the Holiday Vortex as Adoptees

In this post, Katie Bozek reflects and shares advice on how to survive the holiday season as adoptees.

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The Most Surprising Thing I Learned While Filming the Side by Side Project

KAAN

Nov 23, 2020
4 min

The Most Surprising Thing I Learned While Filming the Side by Side Project

by Glenn Morey “As a child, I often dreamt about what I saw the night I was abandoned.” “Mixed-race kids were seen as human refuse, a sco...

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On the Importance of Recognizing the Politics of the Family

KAAN

Nov 10, 2020
5 min

On the Importance of Recognizing the Politics of the Family

In this post, Shannon Gibney discusses the politics of family from her experience as a Black woman who is a transracial adoptee.

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KAAN

Nov 6, 2020
3 min

KAAN Key Volunteer Spotlight: Sejong Cultural Education, Inc.

What's your name? Sejong Cultural Education, Inc. Where do you call home? (City, State, Country) Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA What a...

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KAAN

Oct 23, 2020
3 min

Key Volunteer Spotlight: Ellen Heitzig

In this KAAN Key Volunteer Spotlight, Ellen Heitzig talks about her role as the Co-Registrar for KAAN and how she got involved with KAAN.

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KAAN

Oct 13, 2020
4 min

On Belonging, Family, and Brave Spaces: A Closer Look at the 2021 KAAN Conference Theme

In this post, KAAN's Assistant Director, Rachel Hye Youn Rupright, takes a closer look at the 2021 KAAN Conference Theme.

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KAAN

Sep 29, 2020
3 min

KAAN Key Volunteer Spotlight: Scottie Allen

In this KAAN Key Volunteer Spotlight, Scottie Allen talks about her involvement with KAAN as the ASL Access Coordinator.

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K-Mama Sauce: A Bridge to Korean Culture

KAAN

Sep 21, 2020
4 min

K-Mama Sauce: A Bridge to Korean Culture

In this Community Contributor Spotlight, KC Kye tells the story of "K-Mama Sauce" a Korean-style hot sauce that many adoptees enjoy.

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It’s OK to Not Be OK: Navigating the Stressors of 2020 as a Community of Adoptees

KAAN

Sep 10, 2020
7 min

It’s OK to Not Be OK: Navigating the Stressors of 2020 as a Community of Adoptees

In this post, Nicole Sheppard, MA, LPCC discusses many stressors experienced by adoptees in 2020 and offers strategies for mental health.

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To Breathe and Be Heard: The Adapted Podcast

kylecashlee

Sep 8, 2020
5 min

To Breathe and Be Heard: The Adapted Podcast

In this post, Kaomi Goetz, creator of the Adapted Podcast, shares the story of her successful podcast that centers the stories of adoptees.

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KAAN

Sep 1, 2020
9 min

KAAN Community Book Review: The New Jim Crow

In this post, Grace Newton shares her review of The New Jim Crow, a book about racial discrimination in a "post-racial" society.

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KAAN

Aug 20, 2020
4 min

Meet Your AC Member: Grace Newton

In this post, we meet KAAN Advisory Council Member, Grace Newton.

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The Revolution of the Korean Adoptee Galaxy

KAAN

Aug 6, 2020
4 min

The Revolution of the Korean Adoptee Galaxy

In this post, Mark Hagland shares his perspective on how the Korean Adoptee community has evolved and expanded over the past twenty years.

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KAAN

Jul 31, 2020
4 min

Reflecting on 2020 KAAN Connect

In this post, participants from the 2020 KAAN Connect share their reflections on what it was like to be a part of this unique virtual event.

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Meet Your AC Member: Rachel Hye Youn Rupright

KAAN

Jul 27, 2020
3 min

Meet Your AC Member: Rachel Hye Youn Rupright

In this post, we meet Rachel Hye Youn Rupright, the KAAN Assistant Director.

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KAAN

Jul 7, 2020
1 min

Meet Your AC Member: Michael Stanley

In this Meet Your AC Member post, Michael Stanley, the KAAN Treasurer, shares how he got involved and why the community is important to him.

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How Can White People Become Stronger Racial Justice Allies?

KAAN

Jun 25, 2020
6 min

How Can White People Become Stronger Racial Justice Allies?

In this post, Stacy Schroeder shares practical tips & resources to help white people understand how they can play a role in racial justice.

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Re-Imagining Pride in the Midst of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter Movement

KAAN

Jun 24, 2020
5 min

Re-Imagining Pride in the Midst of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter Movement

In this post, Erica Gehringer discusses the importance of centering Black & Brown Queer & Trans people as we celebrate Pride month in June.

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Seoul Sisters: Sharing a Bit of Our Seoul with Your Soul

KAAN

Jun 23, 2020
3 min

Seoul Sisters: Sharing a Bit of Our Seoul with Your Soul

In this KAAN Community Contributor Spotlight, Kourtni Rader shares how she created Seoul Sisters in order to honor the memory of her sister.

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"This Week Has Been Hard for Mommy": A TRA Talks about #GeorgeFloyd with her Multiracial Daughter

KAAN

Jun 16, 2020
7 min

"This Week Has Been Hard for Mommy": A TRA Talks about #GeorgeFloyd with her Multiracial Daughter

In this post, Dr. Aeriel A. Ashlee tells a vivid story about how she discussed the murder of #GeorgeFloyd with her multiracial daughter.

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