| SPECIAL REPORT: RAISING AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILD |
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A Beautiful Life, by Vanessa Bush
"Knowing about the richness of black culture will help my children thrive in the face of whatever comes their way."
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Braiding Barbara's Hair, by Erika Solberg
"Taking the time and effort to style my daughter's hair tells her that she—and her hair—are loved, valued, and cherished."
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Our Blended Family, by Sarah Gerstenzang
"Even in our diverse community, racial stereotyping is part of our daily lives."
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Black in Middle America, with Michelle Johnson
"It's been a long, hard journey for all of us, one that is still painful at times."
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5 Ways to Talk with Your Child About Racism, by Deborah Johnson
Kids should hear about racism before they experience it. Here's how to begin the conversation.
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My Ethiopian Daughters, by Rita Radostitz
"My challenge is to balance my daughters' pride in their heritage with learning about the history of Africans in America."
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On the Outside, Looking In, with Phil Bertelson
AF recently interviewed this award-winning filmmaker and transracial adoptee.
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For Parents of African-American Children:
Picture Books for Kids, Books for Parents, and DVDs
Let these resources be your guide to the journey ahead!
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Organizations and Blogs
Find help and resources from other parents and professionals for parenting African-American children.
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BOOKS FOR KIDS
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The Colors of Us, by Karen Katz
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African-American Heritage, Schlessinger Media
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A Family from Ethiopia, by Julia Waterlow
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Dealing with Racism, by Jen Green
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Racism Explained to my Daughter, by Tahar Ben Jelloun
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BOOKS FOR PARENTS
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Different and Wonderful: Raising Black Children in a Race-conscious Society, by Dr. Darlene Powell Hopson and Dr. Derek S. Hopson
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I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla: Raising Healthy Black and Biracial Children in a Race-conscious World, by Marguerite Wright
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Inside Transracial Adoption, by Gail Steinberg and Beth Hall
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Does Anybody Else Look Like Me?: A parent's Guide to Raising Multicultural Children, by Donna Jackson Nakazawa
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ARTICLES FROM AF'S ARCHIVES
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On Becoming African American, by Christa Forman
Raised in a white community, I've just begun to embrace my heritage.
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Transracial Adoption: A History in Black & White, by Phil Bertelsen
What have we learned over the last 30 years—and what are we doing now to offer our children a better understanding of who they are?
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The Colors of the Season, by Jana Wolff
How one transracial family reinvented their holiday celebration.
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A Tug at My Heart, by Matt Forck
I thought. I researched. I talked. But in the end, it took a leap of faith to adopt across racial lines.
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Cornrows, French Braids, and Life, by Annie Kassof
As a white mom learns about her black child's hair, both come of age.
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The Rabbi's Daughter, by Daniel Kohn
She's 2-1/2 years old, Jewish, speaks English and Hebrew—and is African American. Who is she? Our daughter, of course!
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RECIPES, CRAFTS, ACTIVITIES, AND CELEBRATION IDEAS
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The Colors of the Season, by Jana Wolff
One family's inspired idea for a multicultural holiday celebration that incorporates both the adoptive parents' and their child's heritage.
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RESOURCES FOR RAISING AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILDREN |
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Curls Hair Products for Multi-Ethnic Women
Biracial and multiracial
hair care and product tips for curly hair.
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Carol's Daughter
This beauty line of over 300 skin-care products and fragrances inspired by nature has been featured nationally, including on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
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Just for Me!
This colorful, easy-to-navigate site features products specially made for mom and child, and features styling tips and games for kids.
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Snapaholics
This store offers hair care products and accessories for children, and features a lively blog written by Snapaholics creator (and mom to a four-year-old daughter from Haiti) Stephanie Holm. |
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