Meet Your AC Member: Jen Neis
In this post, we learn about Jen Neis, a new member of the KAAN Advisory Council.
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KAAN
Apr 13, 20214 min
To All My Fellow Asian American Adoptees: Your Pain Is Valid
By Maze Felix Hello, my name is Maze Felix and my pronouns are they/them. I am a queer trans non-binary Asian American transracial...
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KAAN
Apr 6, 20216 min
Asian Fetishism, Consent, and Adoption
by Midnite Martini “It’s only a preference.” “You should be flattered!” “It’s not racist, I love Asian women!” I’ve heard these all...
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KAAN
Mar 29, 20212 min
Key Volunteer Spotlight: Chris Shepard
In this KAAN Key Volunteer Spotlight, Chris Shepard talks about his role as the Tech Lead for KAAN and how he got involved with KAAN.
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KAAN
Mar 26, 20217 min
Do you see me? Us? Asian America?
In this post, Kim McKee challenges adoptive families of Asian adoptees to reflect on their relation to white supremacy.
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KAAN
Mar 1, 20211 min
Introducing Amanda Bomster-Jabs to the Education Committee!
We are so excited to announce a new addition to KAAN's Education Committee. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Amanda.
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KAAN
Dec 24, 20205 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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KAAN
Nov 23, 20204 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...
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KAAN
Nov 10, 20205 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, 20203 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...
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KAAN
Oct 23, 20203 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, 20204 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, 20203 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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KAAN
Sep 21, 20204 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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KAAN
Sep 10, 20207 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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Sep 8, 20205 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, 20209 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 19, 20204 min
Meet Your AC Member: Grace Newton
In this post, we meet KAAN Advisory Council Member, Grace Newton.
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