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Paul Barlin and his wife, Anne, became the first couple to adopt an interracial child in California in 1956. Currently a resident of Colorado, Barlin is the author of seven books, including In White America, which follows the family’s journey. In the book, author Paul Barlin highlights social courage, race in America, and the idea that all men – and babies – are created equal. Find the book at http://bookstore.iuniverse.com/Products/SKU-000183735/In-White-America.aspx.

Building a family in White America — by Paul Barlin

I phoned the Los Angeles County Bureau of Adoptions. The switchboard operator asked me to please hold. Finally the director, Jessica Keebler, came on. “Yes, Mr. Barlin.”

“It’s been two years since we put in our application—”
“There are still no Jewish children available, Mr. Barlin.”

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