The doubt surrounding the alleged kidnapping of Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, threatens to overshadow thousands of unsolved cases of missing Black people, advocates say.

Every year, hundreds of thousands are reported missing, but advocates say even though people of color make up 40% of the missing population, their cases go under the radar.

BAMFI's Co-Founder Derrica Wilson talks with NewsNation about the concerns that the Carlee Russell case will take focus off of missing Black girls.

Carlee Russell’s disappearance has raised concern about what it could mean for the over 500,000 people who go missing every year.

Her story showed how media coverage, law enforcement resources and community engagement can make all the difference in someone being found.

Black and Missing Foundation Co-Founder Natalie Wilson was interviewed on Scripps News Morning Rush to discuss the case of Carlee Russell and the staggering number of people of color who are still missing and need our help.

BAMFI's Co-Founder Derrica Wilson talks with NewsNation about Nakyla Williams - missing from Indianapolis, IN since 2021.

Advocates say the details surrounding Russell’s case should not “derail" the efforts to reunite the thousands of missing Black people in the U.S. with their families.

The case of an Alabama woman who vanished after calling 911 to report a child walking along an interstate captivated the nation this week and put a spotlight on the issue of missing Black women and girls in the United States.

The disappearance of Black Alabama nursing student Carlee Russell made national headlines — the perfect reaction that advocates and family members hope for to help solve a case.