Today on the blog, I'm privileged to have Rachel Garlinghouse share her experience on transracial adoption. Family Life I grew up in a racially diverse, but segregated town. My family: all white. My circle of friends: white. My neighbors: white. Most of my bosses, all of my teachers, and most of my co-workers: white. I married a white man, and we planned on starting a family several years after I graduated college. Diagnosis But that changed when, … [Read more...]
How Can a Mixed Boy Have Straight “Good” Hair?
This week, I have the pleasure of sharing this post from Llacey Simmons. Her blog, Our 21st Century Kids, is all about a monolingual mom raising a trilingual kid. … [Read more...]
Multiracial Families: Debunking 4 Common Myths & Misconceptions
Even though Multiracial families are becoming the norm, many people still hold on to stereotypes, misconceptions, and preconceived notions. It is estimated that 21% of Americans will identify as multiracial by 2050. My kids will be part of that number. Interesting isn't it? Back in 1967, there were actually state laws that banned interracial marriage. These laws weren't overturned until the Supreme Court case, Loving vs. Virginia in 1967. In that case, the … [Read more...]