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Meet Your AC Member: Cade Long
In this post, we learn about one of KAANs newest Advisory Council members, Cade Long. 
KAAN
Apr 27, 20211 min read


Meet Your AC Member: Jen Neis
In this post, we learn about Jen Neis, a new member of the KAAN Advisory Council.
KAAN
Apr 20, 20212 min read


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...
KAAN
Apr 13, 20214 min read


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...
KAAN
Apr 6, 20216 min read


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.
KAAN
Mar 29, 20212 min read


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.
KAAN
Mar 26, 20217 min read


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.
KAAN
Mar 1, 20211 min read


Surviving the Holiday Vortex as Adoptees
In this post, Katie Bozek reflects and shares advice on how to survive the holiday season as adoptees. 
KAAN
Dec 24, 20205 min read


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...
KAAN
Nov 23, 20204 min read


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.
KAAN
Nov 10, 20205 min read


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...
KAAN
Nov 6, 20203 min read


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.
KAAN
Oct 23, 20203 min read


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.
KAAN
Oct 13, 20204 min read


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.
KAAN
Sep 29, 20203 min read


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.
KAAN
Sep 21, 20204 min read


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.
KAAN
Sep 10, 20207 min read


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.
kylecashlee
Sep 8, 20205 min read


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.
KAAN
Sep 1, 20209 min read


Meet Your AC Member: Grace Newton
In this post, we meet KAAN Advisory Council Member, Grace Newton.
KAAN
Aug 19, 20204 min read


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.
KAAN
Aug 6, 20204 min read
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