The whole issue of inter-racial adoption has changed dramatically over the years. Something that is a positive sign. What would have been taboo in some communities fifty years ago is now reasonably comfortably accepted. Same with children born of an inter-racial marriage. As for blacks adopting a white child, how could anyone possible grow up in this country (U.S.A) and many others without being aware of their culture? White history is overwhelming dominant, and while in the United States, there is a recognition of how greatly black culture has shaped and molded music, white movie Directors, actors and actresses, authors and artists are too prominent not to notice. I'd be more concerned with a black or Asian child not being made aware (and proud of) their heritage. I have friends who adopted two Russian children, and they've made them aware of their heritage as much as they could from the time they were little children. Some adopted children don't want to be thought of as from another country. My cousin and her husband adopted a young Indian girl (the husband is Indian) and the girl grew up with a strong awareness of her background and cultural heritage but wanted to be considered "American." I am not adopted, and have some familiarity with my Danish heritage, but don't think of myself as "Danish-American." Or even American-Danish.

I think every case is unique, depending on the community the child is going to be raised in and the sensitivity of the parents.

My friends Joe and Frankie grew up on Grand Ole Opry and bluegrass music as well as black gospel and blues. They are black. I grew up with a love for big band music, pop singers of the fifties, and black rhythm and blues and later, soul music. I've always enjoyed gospel music... black, more than white. Last time I checked, I'm white. Joe and Frankie knew about Uncle Dave Macon and Grandpa Jones and I love John Lee Hooker and Lightnin' Hopkins.

I think that, at least in the U.S., and I suspect in many other countries, that cultural heritage, whether white, black or other flavors is familiar to most people.

Jerry