Conversations - Michael Gaither a transracial adoptee
About this episode
Michael Gaither shares his experiences as a transracial adoptee raised in a predominantly white community.
In this episode I speak to Michael Gaither, he was adopted in the US in the 1970s and moved to rural Nebraska. As a black boy raised by white adoptive parents in a majority white community Michael shares the impact of the profound differences he experienced and the lack of understanding he faced. You can follow Michael here and there are free resources for those that are interested. Michael's instagram is also here. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, BlueSky or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here
People in this episode
Hosts: Al Coates, Scott Casson-Rennie
Guest: Michael Gaither
Topics covered
- transracial adoption
- racial identity
- family dynamics
- parenting
- adoption experiences
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BlueSky, AandFpodcast@gmail.com, iTunes, Spotify
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