Background image

Natalie Conner, Mentamer Conner, and Oz Conner

Shine On Logo

About This Story

Mentamer Conner Natalie Conner and Oz Conner

Natalie Conner, Mentamer Conner and Oz Conner reflect on the love that unites their family. Menti and Oz express to their mother, Natalie, how Menti’s adoption has influenced their lives. This is a powerful story of their experiences as a transracial family, and how their deep love and strong family bond have guided them through their unique journey together. The recording is produced by the Institute for Family, using interviews recorded by StoryCorps Studios.


Record your story with StoryCorps Studios

Join the Shine on North Carolina storytelling campaign and capture your story online from the comfort of your safe spaces.

Shine On North Carolina

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and be the first to know about Institute for Family updates, stories, insights, and more.