Who: SooJin Pate is an Assistant Professor in English at Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC), where she teaches critical race theory, African American literature, and composition. Her dissertation “Genealogies of Korean Adoption: American Empire, Militarization, and Yellow Desire” was a finalist for the Best Dissertation in American Studies. Her research interests focus on the …
Read MoreHealth Histories: A Landmine
One of those dreaded medical tests everyone avoids happened for me this week. As the inevitable question, “Is there a history of colon cancer in your family?” separated me from the non-adopted masses. As one ages, the importance of health history grows. No less than the surgeon general has insisted that families at holidays compile …
Read MoreEvan B. Donaldson report emphasizes critical need for post-adoption services
The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute has released a new report emphasizing the national need in the United States for post-adoption support and resources, and for a nationwide shift in making these services more effective and accessible to those who need them. Entitled “Keeping the Promise: The Critical Need for Post-Adoption Services to Enable Children …
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