Dossier
Black children
Coverage of Black children in the Nexus archive.
- RFK Jr. apologizes for comments about Black kids he claims he didn’t say
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized for past comments about Black children being 're-parented' but denied making the remarks despite a recording. Senator Angela Alsobrooks pressed him on whether he admitted to the statements during a public exchange.
- Newsom demands answers from RFK Jr. over past comments about Black children on ADHD meds being ‘re-parented’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for 2024 comments suggesting Black children on ADHD medications are being 're-parented.' Newsom demanded answers and reiterated his belief that RFK Jr. is unfit for the role.