Tag Archives: Adoption

Stuck between worlds, hoping I never have to choose.

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Nelson de Witt

It’s my last night in Panama. My birth father and I are sitting at the dining room table eating dinner. My stepmother and sister are away, so it’s just us. As we finish, he looks at me and asks: “So, … Continue reading →

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Growing Up Without Culture

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Nelson de Witt

A couple weeks ago I was talking to some students in a college class. I asked them to guess what my background was. One girl raised her hand and said “Latino.” Then I asked the group to guess again, but … Continue reading →

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A Conversation About Race and Adoption with Kevin Hofmann

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Nelson de Witt

Last night I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Hofmann about his experiences growing up in a multicultural household. We talked about race, identity, and cultural expectations. It was a great discussion and we really hope you enjoy it as … Continue reading →

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Live Tonight: Race and Adoption with Kevin Hofmann

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Nelson de Witt

I just wanted to remind everyone that tonight at 7pm EST I will be interviewing Kevin Hofmann about his book and experiences growing up in a mixed race household. Kevin Hofmann is the biracial son of a white mother and … Continue reading →

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Save the Date, June 29th 7pm EST: Discussion on Race and Adoption

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Nelson de Witt

A quick update today about our next event. On Tuesday June 29th, Ana’s Miracle will be hosting a discussion on our Facebook Fan Page about interracial adoption and cultural expectations. We will be talking about growing up in a household … Continue reading →

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