Events
VOICES, a BIPOC Adoptee Reading
VOICES, a BIPOC adoptee reading featuring 5 BIPOC adoptee authors.
Adoptee Stories Belong to Adoptees Writing Workshop
Join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Seeding Justice in Portland, OR, for the Adoptee Stories Belong to Adoptees Writing Workshop, facilitated by Joon Ae Haworth-Kaufka, Founder of Ajumama Workshop. This workshop is a dedicated space for BIPOC adoptees (18+ only) to explore, reclaim, and honor their narratives through writing. Through guided exercises and reflection, participants will engage in storytelling as a form of self-expression, healing, and empowerment.
Registration is required, and space is limited. Stay tuned—registration opens in April!
Oxbow Campout
Oxbow Campout: A weekend in the woods with the BIPOC adoptee community, family, and friends. All ages welcome!
2nd Annual BIPOC Adoptee VOICES Conference
2nd Annual VOICES BIPOC Adoptee Multi-Day Conference at Portland State University
March Mixer
Join us for a BIPOC adoptee-only mixer to hang out with fellow BIPOC adoptee community! Our event is open exclusively to BIPOC adoptees and will be hosted at StormBreaker Brewing, an all-ages venue. Enjoy complimentary small bites, with additional drinks and meals available for purchase on site. We can’t wait to see you there!
Fundraiser Night with the Portland Trail Blazers
Fundraiser night with the Portland Trailblazers.
NAAM Gala and Auction
National Adoptee Awareness Month: Empowering BIPOC Adoptees and Reshaping How We and Others View Adoption
Hotcakes & Heels Drag Brunch Fundraiser with Mermosa PDX and Brown-Forman
Join us for Hotcakes & Heels Drag Brunch Fundraiser with Mermosa PDX and Brown-Forman.
Rooftop Dance Party Fundraiser with Migration Brewing
Rooftop dance party with Migration Brewing on Friday, August 9th in Portland, OR.
Rooted Resilience Virtual Workshop
Rooted Resilience Nurturing Self and Community Care in BIPOC Adoptee Communities Virtual Workshop in partnership with Numaru, facilitated by Sun Mee Martin
Visualizing Adoption Abolition Virtual Workshop
Visualizing Adoption Abolition Workshop
VOICES, a BIPOC Adoptee Community Multi-Day Conference
Registration is now OPEN. The Conference Theme is Movement Building through Connection, Hope, and Healing.
Meet Up (Queer Affinity Group)
Join us for a BIPOC Adoptees Queer Affinity Group Meet Up!
Clyde’s at BIPOC Affinity Night
BIPOC Affinity Night - Clyde’s at Portland Center Stage
Zine Workshop
In-person Zine workshop for BIPOC Adoptees (18+), faciliated by Cam McCafferty.
Virtual Collaboration with Adoptees United
BIPOC Adoptees: Improving Mental Health and Health Outcomes for an Underserved Community
Join Adoptees United, in community with advocates from BIPOC Adoptees VOICES, for an important discussion about mental health and other health disparities impacting BIPOC adoptees, moderated by CS Wright.
FOR WHO: Open to all
RSVP: Click this link to register here
Emotional Health Workshop
Sun Mee is a Korean-German adoptee, certified trauma-sensitive Coach, and Founder of NUMARU— An international community and emotional wellness platform for transracial/BIPOC adoptees. She was adopted at 3.5 yrs and raised in South Germany. NUMARU results from her journey of transforming her adoptee’s pain into purpose with a mission to create safe spaces and to offer a trauma-sensitive and open-hearted pathway to healing.
Meet Up: Karaoke
Join us for a BIPOC Adoptee-Only Karaoke Night! Small bites provided. Additional food and drinks available for purchase at this location.
WHO: BIPOC Adoptees-Only (21+ years and older)
RSVP: Registration is not required for this meet up.
Learn more about our meet up location here at The Ambassador. Ambassador is ADA compliant and accessible.
Meet Up: Dinner
Come hang out and be in community with BIPOC Adoptees! This is a pay-your-own-way meet up.
WHO: BIPOC Adoptees-Only
RSVP: Registration is not required for this meet up.
Learn more about our meet up location here at Honey Latte Cafe.
Meet Up: Respond and Reflect on Gaza
Meet up to Respond and Reflect on Gaza with CTA (call to action)
Portland Trail Blazers Fundraiser Night!
Join us for a night of fun when the Trail Blazers face the LA Clippers!
Constellation Reading Present VOICES, a BIPOC Adoptee Reading
Constellation Reading Series presents VOICES, a BIPOC Adoptees Reading featuring 5 BIPOC adoptee authors.
BIPOC Adoptees VOICES Storytelling/Mixer - LA
Come join us for an afternoon of storytelling and connection at the BIPOC Adoptees VOICES Storytelling/Mixer in Los Angeles!
BIPOC Adoptees VOICES Storytelling
Come join us for an afternoon of storytelling and connection at the BIPOC Adoptees VOICES Storytelling in Portland, OR!