Lion (+Review)
While watching the Oscars last weekend, I was reminded of the Oscar nominated film, Lion, that came out at the end of 2016. The riveting film is inspired by the true […]
Category Archives: Recent Media + Response
Praise for Mattel
I can often be critical of large companies and systems and the implications of their monetary goals on disenfranchised individuals, but I thought that I would start 2017 out on […]
Finding Dory As An Adoption Story
In this mid-July heat, one of the most classic summer activities is going to the dark, highly air-conditioned movie theater to sit down and relax for a while. I went […]
In Memory of Emilie Grace Olsen and All Adoptees Gone Too Soon
At eleven years old, I was physically small, wore the color pink everyday, and had a constant smile on my face. In many ways, I still resembled a child much more […]
Lost Language and Compromised Confidence
Recently, an interesting article regarding the impact adoptees’ “lost languages” leaves on their brains has been circulating all of my feeds. The study indicates that the same areas of the […]
Why Ferguson Should Matter to Asian-Americans
It’s time to stop pitting Asian Americans against African Americans to strengthen the center of whiteness in the United States. This is a great article explaining why Ferguson should matter […]
Adopted + We Can Do Better
I first watched the film, Adopted, with my parents while I was in high school. I remember being the only adoptee at the film screening and thinking it would have been a […]
“Dear White People” or Nah?
Originally posted on The Progress:
Way back in 2006, when I was a plump faced freshman at Johns Hopkins, I got my first taste of proper American racism. That year…
Flip The Script
I’m so glad that adoptees are taking back National Adoption Month this year with the hashtag #FlipTheScript. During this time of year, especially light and wonderful depictions of adoption can be […]
Twin Sisters + Response
Last month, the independent film Twin Sisters aired on PBS. This documentary tells the story of twin sisters from China who were separated, one adopted by a Norwegian couple and the other […]
Red Thread Broken 