"Kennedy claimed that 'every Black kid is now just standard put on Adderall, SSRIs, benzos, which are known to induce violence.' He suggested the best way to treat children in those situations is to have them be 're-parented' into a community where they will have no access to technology."
"'There is a lot to unpack in that comment,' Sewell said, asking Kennedy whether he himself had ever parented or re-parented a Black child."
"'I am absolutely not making this up,' Sewell said, emphasizing the historical context of separating Black children from their families in the United States."
During congressional testimony, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was questioned about his controversial remarks regarding the 're-parenting' of Black children on mental health medication. Rep. Terri Sewell referenced a 2024 interview where Kennedy claimed Black children are often prescribed medications that induce violence. He suggested re-parenting them into communities without technology. Kennedy denied making these comments, while Sewell emphasized the historical context of separating Black children from their families, highlighting the painful legacy of slavery and discrimination in the U.S.
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