David Hawa manages the Muslim trio Native Deen and other Muslim musicians through his entertainment marketing company Daze Studios in Sterling, Va. He can discuss the Muslim music scene and connect reporters with musicians, including Native Deen.

Howard Altstein is a professor in the University of Maryland School of Social Work with an expertise in adoption.

June 18, 2013, Belfast Telegraph article about a court challenge to a Northern Ireland law that bans gay and unmarried couples from adopting.

Benjamin Chavis Muhammad lead the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, a nonprofit founded in 2001 to use hiphop as a catalyst for improving society and addressing poverty and injustice. Contact through Jody L. Miller.

May 28, 2013, News Tribune article about adoption advocates worries over the possible impact on international adoption of a new Missouri law.

June 5, 2013, article about a new Michigan law that would speed up the adoption process.

May 31, 2013, The Advocate article about a new Louisiana law aimed at making adoption easier.

June 11, 2013, Brooklyn Daily Eagle article about a proposed “Adoptee Bill of Rights” that is being considered in the New York State Assembly.

Adoption Today magazine is a resource for domestic and international adoption. Email through the website.