For no other reason than poverty, Black moms are at the whim of the social service system that keeps them in the spotlight of mandated reporters who are trained to not ask questions or investigate, but just report.
Charity Chandler-Cole said for all the claims of abuse or neglect coming out of the school system, only 10% are substantiated. Most are Black, Brown and poor, meaning that 90% have needlessly had their children’s lives disrupted by investigations, child examinations, or law enforcement showing up at the door.
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