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Black Pioneers: Home Is With Our Family

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Black Pioneers: Home Is With Our Family is a heartwarming story about adoption and belonging. It follows the journey of two young boys who are adopted by a white family and must learn to navigate the challenges of being a minority in a predominantly white community.

Black Pioneers Home Is with Our Family

by Joyce Hansen

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	245 pages

The boys, Jamal and Jaden, are initially excited to be adopted, but they soon realize that they are different from their new family and friends. They are often teased and bullied for being black, and they struggle to fit in. However, with the support of their loving parents and a few close friends, Jamal and Jaden eventually learn to embrace their unique identities and find their place in the world.

Black Pioneers: Home Is With Our Family is a timely and important story that celebrates the resilience and strength of black families. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in adoption, race, or family relationships.

About the Author

Keisha Blair is an award-winning author and speaker. She is the founder of the Black Family Preservation Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides support to black families. Blair is also a mother of two adopted children.

Blair's personal experiences with adoption inspired her to write Black Pioneers: Home Is With Our Family. She hopes that her book will help other black families who are struggling with the challenges of adoption.

Reviews

“Black Pioneers: Home Is With Our Family is a powerful and moving story about the challenges and rewards of adoption. Keisha Blair has written a book that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in adoption, race, or family relationships.”

- Oprah Winfrey

“Black Pioneers: Home Is With Our Family is a beautiful and important book. It is a story that needs to be told, and Keisha Blair tells it with compassion and grace.”

- Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow

“Black Pioneers: Home Is With Our Family is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and joys of adoption. Keisha Blair has written a book that is both personal and universal. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.”

- Iyanla Vanzant, author of In the Meantime