We dream of a world where BIPOC adoptees are seen, safe, and heard.

Our Stories

The Story of Zaira Epps

Zaira is a Black same race adoptee. She spent time in foster care before being adopted. She is the founder of the podcast, Adoptees Crossing Lines, where she has honest conversations about being an adoptee and the industry as a whole. Zaira is an abolitionist. She is passionate about social issues and using her voice to amplify marginalized communities.

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BIPOC Adoptees at Portland Trail Blazers
BIPOC Adoptees at Portland Trail Blazers

Watch our organization highlight at the at the Portland Trail Blazers vs Clippers game.

The BIPOC Adoptees Docuseries - BIPOC Adoptees as Parents
The BIPOC Adoptees Docuseries - BIPOC Adoptees as Parents

This is a grassroots docuseries featuring BIPOC Adoptee voices. It will draw attention to a community whose voices are historically silenced and lie at the nexus of two impactful identities: an adopted person and BIPOC.

The BIPOC Adoptees Docuseries GoFundMe
The BIPOC Adoptees Docuseries GoFundMe

This is a grassroots docuseries featuring BIPOC Adoptee voices. It will draw attention to a community whose voices are historically silenced and lie at the nexus of two impactful identities: an adopted person and BIPOC.

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Do’s and Don’ts ally guide</a>
Do’s and Don’ts ally guide

We hope this ally guide and glossary of terms is a learning and resource tool for those who do not identify as an adoptee. We hope it empowers our community to user their voice.

Can I call you, “Mom”?
Can I call you, “Mom”?

By Jill Mann

Not [ _ ] Enough
Not [ _ ] Enough

By Anica Falcone-Juengert

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Danni Mar
Danni Mar

Danni and Patrick sit down to discuss their experience as a BIPOC Adoptee and their journey through reunion, the importance of validating and amplifying trans, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ community members, and how we can use our platforms to be leaders in this space.

Lucy Sheen
Lucy Sheen

Lucy joins Patrick from across the pond to talk about being one of 106 Hong Kong foundlings, the importance of adoptees being able to voice their own lived experiences themselves, and why filmmakers and creatives have to do more than just "rely on the experts they know" when telling transracial adoptee stories.

Aj Cho
Aj Cho

AJ and Patrick talk about the impact of Nicole Chung's memoir, All You Can Ever Know, entering and exiting online adoptee community spaces, and why the "gratitude" narrative is the worst narrative.

Events

Events
Emotional Health Workshop
Apr 28
Emotional Health Workshop
Virtual Collaboration with Adoptees United
May 6
Virtual Collaboration with Adoptees United
VOICES, a BIPOC Adoptee Community Multi-Day Conference
Jul 26
Portland State University
VOICES, a BIPOC Adoptee Community Multi-Day Conference
Portland State University
Portland State University

We build community, connections, and safe spaces for adoptees worldwide.

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VOICES, a Portland 501(c)(3) nonprofit, empowers global BIPOC adoptees through accessible events, fostering healing, education, and connection. We validate diverse experiences, challenge stereotypes, and promote community ownership among BIPOC adoptees worldwide.