admin, Author at Transracial Journeys https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/author/admin/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:59:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-Logo-Flare520x520-32x32.jpg admin, Author at Transracial Journeys https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/author/admin/ 32 32 Reclaiming Our Family Narrative: Setting Boundaries & Building Belonging https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/reclaiming-our-family-narrative/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:19:03 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=5193 By April Dinwoodie Transracial adoptive families represent diversity in a world that is constantly observing—even while professing, it doesn't “see color.” This reality makes it imperative that transracially adopted children are protected from the micro and macro aggressions they face by parents setting intentional, empowering boundaries. As a parent navigating the winding roads of adoption and identity, I've learned that fostering belonging begins with establishing clear, non-negotiable limits on what we accept from others. Defining Our Space in a Noisy read more

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]]> Black Excellence – Rachel Briggs https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/be-rachel-briggs/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:04:41 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=5185 For those that have been at TRJ camp these last couple of years, our example of Black Excellence for this month is a familiar face that brings so much spirit to our time together. Rachel Briggs of Dream Through STEAM RI embodies Black excellence, passionately advocating for STEAM education, especially for underrepresented youth. Her work transforms lives, bridging opportunity gaps and fostering innovation. Dream Through STEAM RI, under Briggs's leadership, creates pathways for young minds to engage with STEAM through read more

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]]> Book Corner – March 2025 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/book-corner-march-2025/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 01:29:59 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=5181 Blended by Sharon Draper Grades 4-7 Told from the perspective of an 11 year old, whose parents are divorced, Izzy / Isabella relays her experiences being shuttled between both parents’ homes (she can’t call either house her home). Her mother is white and her father is Black and not much is ever said to her about being two different races until a racist event (targeted at her close friend) happens at school. Suddenly, Izzy is forced to “check the box” read more

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]]> Preparation: Transracial Adoption: Be Ready! https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/transracial-adoption-be-ready/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:49:34 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=2733 Being Prepared as a Transracial Family Have you had strangers ask inappropriate questions of you and your family? “Is she/he/them yours?” “Where are they from?”  “Your child is SO lucky”. These invasive questions are part of being a family that does not match and where differences of race are obvious to the world around you. It is important to be prepared for these intrusions. March Pro-Tip to Foster Conversations About Transracial Adoptions At Transracial Journeys we send our families conversation read more

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]]> Book Corner – February 2025 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/book-corner-february-2025/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:37:35 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=5165 All Ways Black Cree Myles, Curator of All Ways Black Instead of one book and author this month, we’re sharing a robust resource from Penguin Random House.  All Ways Black is a year-round celebration of Black authors and stories, a place to honor the depth and breadth of experiences around what it means to be Black. This is a community dedicated to Black literature – reading, sharing, living, and loving it. All Ways Black aims to help you discover incredible read more

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]]> Black Excellence – Habeebah Rasheed Grimes https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-habeebah-rasheed-grimes/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:11:28 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=5140 Habeebah Rasheed Grimes, a mental health advocate and CEO of Positive Education Program (PEP), whose work centers on supporting children impacted by trauma, systemic racism, and educational inequities. As a passionate leader in the mental health field, Habeebah uplifts the importance of culturally responsive and trauma-informed care, ensuring that Black and Brown children receive the support they need to thrive. Her unwavering commitment to justice, healing, and empowerment reflects the spirit of TRJ and the values we hold dear.  We read more

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]]> 2025 Family Camp Theme Announcement: https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/2025-family-camp-theme-announcement/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:04:48 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=5172 A Message from the TRJ Board of Directors and Executive Director At the intersection of Black History Month and a month when we celebrate love, we are reminded of the power of community, resilience, and the bonds that sustain us on our journeys. This year, those values feel more urgent than ever and why we are thrilled to announce our 2025 camp theme: Together on the Journey: Community, Empowerment, & Joy.  These words embody the heart of our mission—bringing transracially read more

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]]> February. Transforming: Bring a Higher Love https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/february-transforming-bring-a-higher-love/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:37:43 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4386 At the intersection of St. Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, this short month brings so many foundational elements of identity, relationships, and differences for families to explore. Love is a vital ingredient for all families but adoption and difference of race make it imperative the love moves beyond the transactional and into the transformational. February Pro-Tip to Foster Conversations About Transracial Adoptions Transracial Journeys invites your family to experience the calendar in a whole new way. With the help read more

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]]> January: Honoring Family Connections Through the Calendar https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/january-honoring-family-connections-through-the-calendar/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:08:47 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=5125 By April Dinwoodie I couldn’t sleep. Something was nagging at me. Yes, there were work deadlines looming and the mundane tasks of life left undone. But this was different—a heavier weight, a quiet ache pressing on my spirit that I couldn't quite name. I lay awake, restless, cataloging every possible reason for my sadness. No upcoming anniversaries or events came to mind, nothing obvious to explain this depth of melancholy. Eventually, exhausted, I drifted off in the early hours, only read more

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]]> Black Excellence – Alec Ingold https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-alec-ingold/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:36:20 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=5120 By K. Bean Alec Ingold stands as a shining example of Black excellence, both on and off the football field. As an NFL fullback for the Miami Dolphins, Ingold exemplifies dedication, athleticism, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. His powerful blocking and contributions to the Dolphins' offense have solidified his place as a respected player in the league. However, Ingold's impact extends far beyond the gridiron. Deeply rooted in his own experience as a transracially adopted child, he recognizes the read more

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