Tell-It Report: Birthing Mom Turned Away By Hospital Facing Health Issues
Mercedes Wells’ story has inspired a new bill that would urge hospitals to implement a safe discharge plan for expectant mothers.
In Gullah Geechee communities, a “tell-it” was a designated lookout, community warning system and the most trusted source for news and information. The Tell-It Report is ContrabandCamp’s weekly roundup of the Black stories that deserve more attention — from politics to entertainment.
The mother who gave birth on the side of the roa…





