Sunny Hostin Reveals She Once Took Her Son to Police to Prevent Racial Profiling

NEW YORK — The View co-host Sunny Hostin opened up about a deeply personal experience on Thursday, revealing that she once took her son to their local police department to ensure he wouldn’t be racially profiled while running in their predominantly white neighborhood.

Hostin said she made the decision before her son began training for the Junior Olympics, explaining that she wanted officers to know who he was — and to keep him safe.

“I brought him to the police station and said, ‘He belongs to me. Do not harass him. Do not stop him,’” Hostin recalled during the segment.

The Emmy-winning journalist, who has frequently discussed issues of race and justice on The View, described the act as both “painful” and “necessary,” citing a mother’s instinct to protect her child from racial bias.

Hostin added that the conversation was sparked by recent national debates surrounding police interactions with young Black men.

“It’s something no parent should ever have to do,” she said, “but I wasn’t willing to take that risk.”

The clip quickly circulated online, garnering widespread reactions. Many viewers praised Hostin for her honesty and courage in sharing such a personal story, while others expressed sadness that such steps felt necessary in modern America.