MELINDA + SEKOU
Greetings! We are Melinda and Sekou -- married for 10 years and living in the Atlanta metro area - raised in New York City and Baltimore respectively. We are a vibrant, soulful, and dynamic couple that is rooted in our faith, planted in community, and committed to living lives of purpose and service. We aim to make our home a place of sanctuary from the harsh edges of life -- where we nourish, see, and enjoy each other. Our marriage is solid, and the foundation of our family unit. We will share these blessings with, and be blessed by, any children we have the honor to parent. One of our desires is to cultivate the innate talent/gifts of our child and eventually support them in pursuit of their dreams/goals as they embark on independence. We will expose our child to potential vocational options and employ our resources and relationships to ensure they have the best possible chance to thrive.
Our goal is to raise a child with a strong sense of self and teach them, to the best of our ability, how to obtain and maintain mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being.
Our aim is to be a consistent presence in every phase of life for our child.
Thanks for considering us as the possible perfect match for your child. We'd be delighted to start a conversation with you!
About Us
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Melinda
SHE/HER
Age: 56
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Ethnicity: African American
Religion: Christian
Education: Wesleyan University, B.A.; New York School of Law, J. D. ; Harvard Divinity School, M. Div.
I am an African American, Christian, woman with an upbeat, energetic, and outgoing personality. I am originally from New York City and currently reside in the Atlanta metro area. I practiced law for 10 years before becoming an entrepreneur with two businesses -- one that provides leadership coaching and strategy consulting services to leaders in the non-profit and entertainment sectors. I also have a non-profit that provides professional development for Black storytellers and creatives. In my spare time, I enjoy biking, reading, and attending cultural events such as plays, outdoor festivals, hearing live music, and family gatherings.
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Sekou
HE/HIM
Age: 51
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Ethnicity: African American
Religion: Christian
Education: B.S., Liberty University; Acting Certificate, The Juilliard School; Masters of Divinity, Emory University
I am an African American man with a laid-back, observant, and fun-loving personality. I am passionate about acting and storytelling - having worked as a professional actor for over 20 years, I continue to work in film, TV, and theater, as well as teach and coach the craft. I am also an ordained minister and motivational speaker. In my spare time, I love watching and playing sports (basketball, and running especially) working out, mentoring, serving at church, and writing. I’m working on a book about my life and the lessons I’ve learned as I’ve worked through my own emotional and personal development over the years. I hope it will be a source of strength and inspiration to others.
Adoption Preferences
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Location
Open to all states
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Gender Preference
None
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Preferred Age
Newborn
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Level of openness
Semi-Open: pictures, letters/emails, text updates, and video chats
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Exposures
Open to mild drug use (marijuana and alcohol). Not open to severe drug addiction.
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Special needs
Not open to any physical disabilities. Not open to exposure to alcohol/tobacco/drug use during pregnancy. Not open to acute mental health illnesses in biological family.
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