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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.
KAAN
Jul 31, 20204 min read
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Meet Your AC Member: Rachel Hye Youn Rupright
In this post, we meet Rachel Hye Youn Rupright, the KAAN Assistant Director.
KAAN
Jul 27, 20203 min read
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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.
KAAN
Jul 7, 20201 min read
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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.
KAAN
Jun 25, 20206 min read
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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.
KAAN
Jun 24, 20205 min read
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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.
KAAN
Jun 23, 20203 min read
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"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.
KAAN
Jun 16, 20207 min read
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KAAN Stands in Solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter
As an organization that serves Korean adoptees, their families, and other individuals affected by adoption, including domestic and...
KAAN
Jun 3, 20201 min read
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Examining Anti-Blackness in TRA & Asian American Communities
In this post, SunAh Laybourn and Shaaren Pine discuss the importance of examining anti-Blackness for Transracial Adoptees & Asian Americans.
KAAN
Jun 3, 20206 min read
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Meet Your AC Member: Kyle Ashlee
What's your name? Kyle Ashlee What are your gender pronouns? He/Him/His Where do you call home? (City, State, Country) Minneapolis,...
KAAN
Jun 1, 20202 min read
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Beyond Speaking Out
May is APA Heritage month, and in this post Taneka Hye Wol Jennings shares why history is crucial for solidarity and justice movements.
KAAN
May 29, 20203 min read
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Rachel Hye Youn Rupright Named New Assistant Director of KAAN
In this post, Rachel Hye Youn Rupright is named the New Assistant Director of KAAN.
KAAN
May 18, 20201 min read
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Meet Your AC Member: Katie Bozek
Name: Katie Bozek Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Where do you call home? Grand Rapids, MI, USA Tell us a little about yourself. How do you...
KAAN
May 15, 20203 min read
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Creating Community for Adoptees During COVID-19
In this post, leaders from three adoption groups share the importance of creating community for adoptees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
KAAN
May 11, 20206 min read
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Many Thanks to Kim McKee: Former Advisory Council Member
In this post, KAAN would like to thank Kim McKee for her many years of service on the Advisory Council.
KAAN
May 7, 20204 min read
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Community Contributor Spotlight: Hyesun House
In this KAAN Community Contributor Spotlight, Stephen Johnson tells the story of how he created a non-profit called Hyesun House.
KAAN
May 5, 20202 min read
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Meet Your AC: Kala Sharp
What's your name? Kala Sharp What are your gender pronouns? She/Her/Hers Where do you call home? Tulsa, OK, USA Tell us a little about...
KAAN
Apr 19, 20202 min read
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Meet Your AC: Aeriel A. Ashlee
Name: Aeriel A. Ashlee Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Where do you call home? Minneapolis, MN, USA Tell us a little about yourself. How do...
KAAN
Apr 3, 20203 min read
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10 Tips for How to Talk to Your Kids about COVID-19 & Racism
This article provides 10 tips for how to talk to children about COVID-19 and racism.
KAAN
Mar 30, 20204 min read
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Meet Your AC: Alyson Yost
Name: Alyson Yost Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Where do you call home? Harrisburg, PA, USA Tell us a little about yourself. How do you...
KAAN
Mar 22, 20201 min read
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