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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NAAM Gala and Auction
NAAM Gala and Auction

NAAM Gala and Auction event recap.

1st Annual BIPOC Adopteee Multi-Day Conference
1st Annual BIPOC Adopteee Multi-Day Conference

1st Annual BIPOC Adoptees VOICES Multi-Day Conference | July 26-28, 2024 at Portland State University

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.

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Reclaiming Lineage
Reclaiming Lineage

Reclaiming Lineage: Experiences of Pregnancy and Childbirth for Asian American Adopted Adults Oh Myo Kim, Lillian Jiwoo Hexter, Emma Yangren Donnelly, and Yuka Hayashi

A Call for Recognizing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR)
A Call for Recognizing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR)

Anna Linde, a passionate sexologist, public speaker and educator - in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights, where focus is to reach liberation from a decolonized perspective. 

What If?
What If?

By Kevyn W A Y

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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.

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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.