Indian Country Today Media Network: Baby Veronica & Baby Deseray: Don't Let Them Sell Our Babies!

By Dot Scott
October 13, 2013

The recent cases of Baby Veronica and Baby Desaray make me fear for young adoptive children, especially those of color. The similarities of these two cases, including the same adoption agency attorney in both, demand a closer look into these children’s civil rights.

As an African-American mother, it disturbs me to read of all the cheering and celebration of Veronica’s return to her adoptive parents. Where have we come as a country when we all allow ourselves to go back to the days when the purchase of humans, especially minorities, is accepted and even applauded?

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Posted June 19, 2013, 9:09 AM PST