Adopted and Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora. AFAAD is an all volunteer run organization. In 2015 we are focusing on developing a long term strategic plan.

Black Oasis is a place for all to come to share; to learn; and to hear about resources available for children in this, our diverse society. Thursday, October 6, 2016. Ola Zuri reigns forth after many obstacles placed in her way! It certainly has been a long time since I have posted anything on this blog site. Being ill for the past four and half years definitely has taken a lot out of me for me to not have checked in here for over three years! How do I do it! Slowly but surely of course! To finally get t.

Examinations of mixed race, non-binary identities, race, racelessness, post-raciality and multiculturalism. The author is a critical race theorist teaching in Africana Studies and functions as a diversity officer for a higher education institution. The author and her family identify as mixed race. Right after I was hooded. Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

Weird crayon in a world sized box of crayolas. The rantings and ravings of a crazy woman living in a crazy world. Tuesday, September 07, 2010. Whether it be temporary or permanent will have t.

May I Have a Word? Adoption, race, hair. Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Musician Suzanne Vega Finds Her Birth Father- Her Blood Sings. She found her birth dad at age 28. I looked at his eyes and hands, and recognized my own. There was this spiritual connection, too. It was as if I suddenly understood myself better . I felt like I belonged.