99. Nomi and JR Calhoun: "Still We Rise"

Poet: Dr. Maya Angelou; "Still I Rise" (read by Nomi), "Phenomenal Woman" and "Call Letters: Mrs V.B." (read by Jennifer Dyan Ghoston)

Poets: Langston Hughes; "Dreams" and Nayirah Waheed; "The Becoming" (read by Nomi)

Unknown author (read by JR Calhoun)

Poets: Ralph Waldo Emerson; "Write it on your heart" and Rudyard Kipling; "If" (read by Jennifer Dyan Ghoston)

Music by Corey Quinn and Invitationals by MDT

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Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland

Adoptees share their perspective about adoption.

Through an audio drama and episodes of thought-provoking conversations, the listening audience can learn some of the issues faced by those affected by adoption. The adoptee is at the center of all conversations had with other members of the adoption constellation.

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Jennifer Dyan Ghoston

Hi, I'm Jennifer who is an adoptee in reunion with both sides of my birth family. I have been formally connected with the adoption community for over a decade and am always interested in hearing the personal stories of adoptees from all over the globe. We all have a "Once upon a time". If you wish to share your story please go to www.jenniferdyanghoston.com