Mom of ‘bullied’ boy to appear on Oprah

The mother of the 11-year-old Decatur boy who says her son hanged himself because of relentless bullying will be a guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” Wednesday.

Masika Bermudez, who just buried her son Jaheem Herrera in his native Saint Croix, will appear alongside Sirdeaner Walker, whose son Carl Joseph Walker-Hooker committed suicide 10 days before Jaheem died.

Carl was also 11 when he killed himself. Both boys allegedly endured a torrent of anti-gay epithets.

According to Winfrey’s official Web site, the show will offer tips on handling bullies and help parents recognize the signs of childhood depression.

Jaheem’s death is being probed by DeKalb County school officials and the county’s district attorney.

“The Oprah Winfrey Show” airs locally at 4 p.m. on WSB-TV 2.