Angela Johnson, Professor of Educational Studies at St. Mary's College of Maryland, shares the experience of adopting an African American girl from 29 days old. The author shares her feelings about how life will be for her daughter in later life, including how she imagines the world will perceive her daughter. She describes how other black women respond to her when they see her with her daughter as well.
As a black (adopted) woman, I was brought to tears (in public) while reading this article. I was touched by her recognition of, and respect for, blacks in the past who suffered or died for her daughter's freedom. Please read this article.
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