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AFFGS Book/Discussion Group- October Meeting

Race, Racism & Adoption Discussion Group

In light of recent events in Ferguson, the book group of Adoptive Friends & Families of Greater Seattle ("AFFGS") is modifying its focus to address racial equality and racial justice. We'll be reading short articles addressing race in the United States, discussing them, and creating steps we can take to make our local community and country a more safe and fair place for everyone.

For the next year or so, we'll be covering topics such as: (1) what it feels like to be White In America, including "White Privilege" what this means and does not mean; (2) what if feels like to be Black. Asian, Bi-Racial, Multi-Racial and/or Hispanic in America; (3) racial and ethnic identity formation of adoptees, especially when in transracial families; and (4) what steps we can take to promote racial equality and justice.

Kick Off Meeting on Race

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2014

Time: 3-5 pm

Place: Private Residence in Madison Valley neighborhood of Seattle. (Exact location provided upon sign up.)

Parking: lots of free parking in the neighborhood

Readings for October Meeting:

(1) Peggy McIntosh - (seminal article) - "White Privilege - Unpack the Invisible Knapsack"

(2) Angela Tucker (AFFGS member and transracial adult adoptee/Closure Documentary) - "Lost Daughters: Would Black Transracially Adopted Males Rather Be White Right Now?"

Organized by: Adoptive Friends & Families of Greater Seattle (AFFGS). A wonderful non-profit 501(c)(3) group, not affiliated with any religious organization or adoption agency. Our aim is to create a thriving, supportive community for adoptees, birth parents and adoptive families. Members of our organization include adult adoptees, adoptive families formed through international. domestic, foster and kinship adoptions, and birth parents.

Prior books: "Growing Up Black in White" by Kevin Hoffman and "Yes, Chef" by Marcus Sameulsson (both memoirs by adult adoptees) and "Americanah" by Chimamandra Ngozi.

Cost: FREE - for current AFFGS members; $5 for non-members. $20 for full year of AFFGS book group (non-members). Refreshments provided. No need to be a member to attend (but we hope you will consider joining us). Just $35 per year.

Questions? Contact Hilary Hoover at payments@affgs.org.