Episode 12: Adopting While Black

Episode 12: Adopting While Black From 1999-2017, the total number of adoptions in the United States totaled 271,831, with most adoptions being from birth up to 2 years old, and more girls being adopted than boys. In 2016, 9988 Black or African American children were adopted in the US, compared to 27776 children identifying as White. Over a 13-year period, from 2009-2012, Texas remained one of the top 5 states for adoption, having 13920 adoptees. In 2017, the number of adoptees in Texas was 406. Today, we will be talking with one mother who adopted two African American children, from different states. We will discuss her choice behind adopting.   Guest Momologist: Shannon Powell Hart Shannon Powell Hart has lived throughout the United States, sharing stories as a journalist. Hart’s career began at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she studied radio, TV, and film. The next two decades were filled with opportunities working on-air for stations in Washington, D.C.: Lynchburg, Va.; Greenville, S.C.; Baltimore, Md.: and WFAA in Dallas, TX. The former producer/reporter of Good Morning Texas has since transitioned as Marketing Manager for the Texas Ale Project, a veteran and family-owned brewery in Dallas. When Shannon isn’t educating us on the brewing techniques, the mom of 2 loves evenings at the Coyote Drive-In in Fort Worth with her husband and their 3-1/2-month-old son Zachary, 11-month old Zoe, and crafting, and finding time with friends. Please reach out to the show hosts to be connected to Shannon.   Episode Sponsor: Gladney This episode is sponsored in part by the Gladney Center. Since 1887, Gladney Center for Adoption has been a pioneer and leading voice for improving the lives of children, adoptive families and birth parents. With unwavering commitment, Gladney has focused on their mission and made a difference in the lives of birth parents, families and children in the United States and around the world. Gladney believes every child deserves a loving & caring family and will not rest until all children know the love and stability of a forever home. Visit www.adoptionsbygladney.com/start and request a free adoption information packet today!   Sources: Adoption Statistics, United States Department of the State: Bureau of the Consular Affairs. Retrieved from: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/adopt_ref/adoption-statistics.html   National Public Radio (NPR) Six Words: ‘Black Babies cost less to adopt’ Published 2013 June 27. Retrieved on https://www.npr.org/2013/06/27/195967886/six-words-black-babies-cost-less-to-adopt     SxSW Panel Picker: https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/81148 Please vote for Mahogany Momology to join SxSW speakers in March. We are looking to present on the reality that black moms change in a variety of ways throughout the day. You do need to create an account in order to vote. SXSW Voting began on August 6, 2018 and continues through August 30. We thank our listeners for voting and your unwavering support.   Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology Email Us: [email protected]   Recording Studio: Greenville Ave Recording Studio Website: http://www.greenvilleaverecordingstudio.com/