We often hear the experiences of white adoptive parents navigating raising Black children, but what about the adoptees experiences? What happens when transracial adoptees grow up? Do they still feel the same? In the first of many, "TRA Voices" is a discussion series that aims to highlight importance of adult, transracial adoptee voices in the conversations around race, identity, and racism within the context of adoption and beyond. Join Hannah Matthews (@_heyTRA) and influential transracial adoptee voices Torie Dimartle (@wreckageandwonder), Brandi Ebersole (@brandiebersole), Lydia Berkey (@adoptee2adoptionworker) and Sharday Dufresne (@shardayrenee) in a live discussion of and around the episode on Emmanuel Acho's Youtube show Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man: "White Parents, Raising Black Children". We react to and discuss the aforementioned video and our experiences and perspectives as adult transracial adoptees. As well as a provided live question and answer portion. This is was such rich conversation!

Join Hannah Matthews and Kanisha Tillman from Tutus and Tennis Shoes as they give an hour long webinar described as an introduction to the history of Black hair and the basics of understanding and caring for curly, coily, and kinky hair. What attendees had to say about Black Hair Care 101: "Extremely informative and engaging speakers!" -Grace K. "It was not shaming, but called issues out correctly." -Kate H. "You could tell a ton of time and effort was put into the presentation." -Sarah C. "I loved the honest talk aout what products to avoid" -Lauren M. "I really like the science behind hair care. That helps my brain understand why some products are better." -Heather S. "I wasn't made to feel dumb like I didn't know what I was doing, but was made to feel like she care about truly educating parents." -Rachel B. "This course was a great overview, touching on lots aspects about caring for hair and gave me about to research further." -Megan W.

Join Patricia A. Taylor of @patricia_a_taylor and Jackilyn Lewis-Burton of @mochamessagepodcast as we discuss what it is like being "the Black friend" in the wake of the 2020 George Floyd uprising.

Join Hannah and Torie DiMartile of @wreckageandwonder as we critically analyze the popular christmas film "Elf" from transracial adoptee perspectives.

Join Hannah and Claire Hudson of @projectdawn as we critically analyze the 1982 film "Annie" from adoptee perspectives.