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Author Archives: Lisa Marie
Happy Holidays from AFAAD!
Dear AFAAD Community of Members & Supporters, What a year 2011 has been for us! We have been blessed to continue much of our outreach work, our educational workshops, discussions, presentations and support of films and artistic productions. We supported … Continue reading
“South Africa Tightens Rules for Adoption”
News from South Africa on Adoption: “JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – In the wake of Madonna’s adoptions in nearby Malawi, and a commercial surrogacy boom in India, South Africa is laying out stricter rules for foreigners looking to make families here. Last … Continue reading
CFP The 4th International Conference on Adoption and Culture
The 4th International Conference on Adoption and Culture Mapping Adoption: Histories, Geographies, Literatures, Politics March 22 – 25, 2012 The Claremont Colleges, Claremont, California Call for Proposals For our 2012 conference, we are expanding our concerns to include not only … Continue reading
Support AFAAD’s work with Adopted People and Foster Care Alumni!
You can make an immediate impact by contributing to our work on line! Your donations are 100% tax-deductible. PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR $5000 FUND RAISING GOAL! November 2010 Dear Friend, Four years ago, a group of over 30 Black … Continue reading
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3rd Annual AFAAD (Mini) Gathering for Adoptees and Foster Care Alumni of African Descent and screening of the film, “Off and Running” (co sponsored by PBS’s POV films) Saturday November 13, in Atlanta, GA!
What: 3rd Annual AFAAD (Mini) Gathering for Adoptees and Foster Care Alumni of African Descent and screening of the film, “Off and Running” (co sponsored by PBS’s POV films) in Atlanta, GA. 1-day event, partially open to the public FREE!! … Continue reading
Posted in adult adoptees, AFAAD Gatherings, african american adoptees, black adoptee, Caribbean adoptee, Films to See, TRA, transracial adoption
Tagged adoptee activism, adult adoptees, african adoptees, african adoption, african american adoptee, black adoptee, black foster care alumni, haitian adoption, international adoption, transracial adoption
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AFAAD Seeking Volunteers & Intern
Non-Profit Volunteer Support Needed!! Black Adoptee and Foster Care Organization AFAAD — Adopted and Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora is looking for qualified volunteers to work with our organization. We are looking for one interns and a few volunteers … Continue reading
Vote to Restore Adult Adoptee Birth Certificates
AFAAD supports this effort! Please vote to Return Adult Adoptees the right to their Original Birth Certificates VOTE HERE!
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Tagged adoptee activism, adult adoptees, birth certificates
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You’re Invited! AFAAD Public Education Event and Benefit
AFAAD (Adopted and Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora) would like to invite the larger Bay Area to our Annual Public education event and Benefit – “Art House: Adoptees and Foster Care Alumni Speak”, featuring poets, novelists, short films and … Continue reading
One Month Until 2nd Gathering!
We are one month away from our 2nd Annual Gathering! Lots of great folks scheduled to come through. We hope you can make it!
AFAAD needs volunteers!
Call for Volunteers – Please pass on to students or other folks you know would be interested in our work! AFAAD — Adopted and Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora is looking for qualified volunteers to work with our organization. … Continue reading
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