Episode 77: Transracial Adoption and Parenting with Anna Jordan

from A Year of Listening · host Colleen Powell

This week's discussion deals with the topic of transracial adoption and parenting. Guest Anna Jordan is a writer and educator as well as a mom to three, including a son who came to her family through adoption. Anna and Colleen discuss Anna's family's story, the unique challenges that face transracial families, and how the conversation around transracial adoption has changed in the last 30 or so years. They also delve into adoption ethics and what family's need to consider before diving into transracial adoption. Follow Anna! Find information about Anna on her website and follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Also, if you are interested in more information about Anna and adoption check out her appearance on the Coffee and Crumbs podcast. Also Mentioned in this Episode: No White Saviors instagram account Lord of the Flies by William Golding The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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