Stories about Madonna's (failed) attempt to adopt Chifundo "Mercy" James, a 3-year-old Malawian orphan can be found throughout the blogosphere, and in many celebrity news/gossip publications. I've read several varying opinions on the matter. Many feel that Madonna will be able to provide the child with a better life than the one she would live in her native country. Some see Madonna's antics as an attempt to gain publicity. Others feel that people are just simply hating on Madonna, and should leave her alone. However, the most interesting perspective to me came from That Black Girl Site. This perspective questions the motives of celebrities who adopt Black babies as a whole (I suppose any baby who is not American falls in this category). Is adopting a Black baby simply a trend that celebrities can afford? Is this another way for celebrities to assert their status? If so... is it acceptable?
I'm not sure if this is true in Madonna's case, as she has shown a vested interest in Malawi through her charity, Raising Malawi. However I would love to know your take on this subject. Leave it (in the comments section... lol)!
Sincerely,
TSH
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