8. Rick: Finding Out at 16 and Navigating Identity as a Black Korean Adoptee
About this episode
Rick shares his journey of discovering his adoption and navigating his identity as a Black Korean adoptee.
Today, Shaosheen is joined by Rick, a Black, Korean adoptee who grew up in the US. Rick talks about finding out he was adopted — and half Korean — at 16, how that shaped his identity, and what it’s been like reconnecting with his Korean heritage through food, language, and culture since. He also shares why confirming who his birth mother is feels so important to him. Follow Rick on Instagram: @blaisiansays Korean Adoptee Resource Hub: kadresourcehub.com Follow us on Instagram & TikT...
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