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I didn't read the 14 pages of posts but wanted to comment on a white woman adopting a AA child.
My son is bi-racial & adopted thru foster care. I would like to think that race does not matter, but I know it does. I realize I will never walk in his shoes, but in the same respect he's never walked in mine.
I love having my son & believe whatever type of child I foster or adopt we will learn about ALL cultures & religions & focus on his background (obviously we can't know everything)
We celebrate Christmas in our home, but during the holidays got books about Kawanza, Ramadon & Hannukah. Again, I think we should try to teach our children respect of all cultures, no matter the color of our skin or theirs. Color & background is an issue although I wish my love for him could be enough.
Answer to the posed question: of course a white woman can raise any color child-the road may just be different.
Best of luck & please do not let skin color (or society) decide what type of family you have.
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