Caleb Ford "Roots and Resilience...

Caleb Ford "Roots and Resilience: Caleb Ford's Journey Through Foster Care, Adoption, and Identity"

Domino Podcast by Curtis Linton
S1 · E5
Sep 5, 2026
01:04:00

Episode notes

In this deeply moving episode of the Domino Podcast, Curtis Linton interviews Caleb Ford, whose extraordinary life journey traverses the complexities of foster care, transracial adoption, and the discovery of identity. From his challenging early years in foster homes to being adopted by a white family in his teens, Caleb reflects on the racial and socio-cultural gaps that shaped his path. Through resilience and intellectual exploration, including a focus on Black feminist thought and literature, Caleb redefined his sense of self, balancing the weight of systemic barriers with the transformative power of education and community. As he prepares for marriage and a new chapter in his life, Caleb shares profound insights into race, privilege, family, and the intricate balance of belonging. This episode is a poignant testament to the enduring strength found in identity and love.

Keywords

adoption
birth family
transracial adoption
TRA
interracial adoption
adoptive parents
racism
trauma
mental health