Tag: Adoption
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Who Has a Right to AANHPI Heritage Month?
This article was originally posted on May 30th, 2024 at Joy Sauce. Read the original article here. Every May, I am forced to consider who has the right to cultural heritage. Narratives of what it looks like to grow up Asian—passed-down food traditions, celebrating immigrant parents—permeate the celebrations of AANHPI Heritage Month. But that’s not…
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Building Traditions as an Adoptee
A love letter to new traditions and “inauthentic” cuisine. Living abroad during the holiday season is a true test of homesickness. I’ve spent many Thanksgivings and Christmases away from home, video calling late in the evening to tune into my family’s Thanksgiving festivities. The first time I was abroad for the holidays, I had to…
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