Category Archives: transracial adoption

“South Africa Tightens Rules for Adoption”

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

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 →

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CFP The 4th International Conference on Adoption and Culture

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

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 →

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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!

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

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 →

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AFAAD at United States Social Forum!

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

AFAAD is collaborating with other adoptees of color and going to the United States Social Forum and presenting! Its very exciting. The workshop title is, “Where have all our children gone? Linking child removal from communities of color to larger … Continue reading →

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Haiti Statement by Adoptees of Color Roundtable

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

Please read and share this Statement on Haiti released by the Adoptees of Color Roundtable of which AFAAD is a main collaborator: (Official AFAAD statement Wednesday, January 27th, 2010) “This statement reflects the position of an international community of adoptees … Continue reading →

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Haitian Children and AFAAD

Posted on January 22, 2010 by

AFAAD will be issuing a formal statement on Tuesday January 26, 2010. In light of the rising number of adoption organizations and news stories emerging that are beginning to focus on the children of Haiti and their circumstances, AFAAD will … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited! AFAAD Public Education Event and Benefit

Posted on October 29, 2009 by

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 →

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One Month Until 2nd Gathering!

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

We are one month away from our 2nd Annual Gathering! Lots of great folks scheduled to come through. We hope you can make it!

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First AFAAD – MN Meeting!

Posted on June 30, 2009 by

Please come to the first meeting of the new Adopted and Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora Minnesota Chapter (or AFAAD-MN)! Host: Shannon Gibney and Michelle Johnson When: Tuesday, July 14, 6:30PM Phone: 6122108049 (please call or email Shannon for … Continue reading →

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AFAAD Dinner in MN!! FRIDAY May 22!

Posted on May 19, 2009 by

You know we had to do it! Adoptees and Foster Care Alumni in MN and surrounding, you are invited to meet up for a casual dinner this Friday, May 22nd! Where: Somewhere near Augsburg College in MN. When: Friday May … Continue reading →

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