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Happy Holidays from AFAAD!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Lisa Marie

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 →

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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 Lisa Marie

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 afaadinfo

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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AFAAD Seeking Volunteers & Intern

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Lisa Marie

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 →

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Haiti Statement by Adoptees of Color Roundtable

Posted on January 26, 2010 by afaadinfo

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 afaadinfo

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 Lisa Marie

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 Lisa Marie

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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AFAAD needs volunteers!

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Lisa Marie

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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First AFAAD – MN Meeting!

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Lisa Marie

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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