> From: Barbara Wilson-Clay <[log in to unmask]>
> He didn't make the slavery or poverty issues
> into excuses, but referred to them as possible explanations of behavior. He
> referred to them as areas for re-education. He put forth a call for action
> to help more African Americans see bfg as a positive action they can employ
> on behalf of the health their children.
This is the second time in recent days that I have seen a reference for the
slavery/wetnursing history as a possible reason for lower rates of
breastfeeding amongst African Americans. Does anyone have any research on
this?
Thanks,
- Jodine Chase
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