Scholar, author, and advocate Sullivan Summer dives into the intersections of U.S. history, transracial adoption, and creative expression while discussing her debut chapbook Performance Anxiety. Together, Sullivan and Patrick explore themes of identity, accountability, and the power of storytelling to inspire change.

Learn more about Summer: https://sullivansummer.com/
Pre-order / Purchase Performance Anxiety: https://www.blacksunflowerspoetry.com/product-page/performance-anxiety-by-sullivan-summer
Submit your film to the Adoptee Film Fest: https://www.adopteefilmfest.com/

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Actor and adoptee advocate Kira Omans joins the show to talk about her role in the upcoming film HIM, a female-led revenge dramedy exposing the exploitative nature of reality dating shows while celebrating the power of unity and community care.

Learn more about HIM: https://himthefilm.com/
Pre-order on AppleTV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/him/umc.cmc.2aqfatix35y7eyftup9vmxqth

Learn more about the U-CAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/
Learn more about Adoptees for Justice: https://www.adopteesforjustice.org/

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