Transracial adoptees need allies who have got their back, who are on their side, who will roll with them when the proverbial you-know-what hits the fan.
After seeing the heartbreak their parents went through, or the tribulations their siblings of color experienced, these non-adopted siblings had a much less favorable opinion of transracial adoption.
As a gay parent, it goes without saying that I am all for equality.
At the same time, as an anti-racism advocate with a long-standing interest in and commitment to ensuring the rights and welfare of children of color, I am very concerned that the issues of race in adoption may be overlooked and overshadowed in the rush to increase LGBT legitimacy and visibility.
Note: The people in the banner photo above are not necessarily “queer parents.” They are all (except for one non-adopted ally) adult adoptees of color who came together at the ASAC Conference in Boston.