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Child Welfare & Black Families - Syesha Mercado’s Story
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Content Warning: We discuss child abuse allegations and briefly mention suicide (22:50-23:05) in this episode, listener discretion is advised.
In this episode we discuss how systems meant to protect children are traumatizing black families. We cover Syesha Mercado’s story, a black mother whose child was taken from her after trying to receive help with transitioning him from breastfeeding.
And we highlight the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, an organization working to address the Black maternal health inequalities by changing policy, cultivating research, shifting culture, and advancing care for Black mamas.
Visit the Black Mamas Matter website to learn more about their advocacy efforts and to support their amazing work.
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American Idol’s Syesha Mercado Talks Regaining Custody of Newborn Daughter by BNC News
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Syesha Mercado regains custody of her son after seven-month battle by Jay Handelman
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