Ep. 56 Patrick Armstrong: Dear Asian Americans

Today's guest, Patrick Armstrong (he/him) discusses  creating his podcasts and what that entails, how he builds empathy with and for the community outside of the adoption constellation, and how "adoptee" is an identity that one inhabits. We also delve into what differentiates an activist from advocate and how he navigates the construct of "whiteness". 

Patrick is an adoptee from Korea, a  podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees . Patrick is a producer and editor on the Dear Asian Americans podcast. He is also the cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana.

GUEST: Patrick Armstrong
Website: https://www.patrickintheworld.me
Instagram: @patrickintheworld
TikTok: @patrickintheworld
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patrickintheworld
Podcasts:
– The Janchi Show (Host)
– Dear Asian Americans (Producer)
– Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong (Host)

REFERENCES:
Book:
Building A Story Brand

Lewis Howes "School of Greatness" Podcast
Episode 1409

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ADOPTEE CONVERSATIONS WITH PARENTS:
14 through18, and episode 28, and 29.

WATCH PANELS:
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BALDWIN'S ESSAY ON "WHITENESS":
https://bannekerinstitute.fas.harvard.edu/files/bannekerinstitute/files/on_being_white.and_other_lies_baldwin_0.pdf

HISTORY “Colored”:
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/03/30/295931070/the-journey-from-colored-to-minorities-to-people-of-color

NYC ARTICLE ON THE USE OF "BIPOC":
https://www.nytimes.com/article/what-is-bipoc.html

RECOURSES ON HOW TO TALK ABOUT RACE:
https://www.laniseantoineshelley.com/post/copy-of-literacy-program-for-syrian-girls-refugees