A task force investigating missing BIPOC women and girls passed the legislature during the 2023 session, and still has a chance to be approved by Governor Hochul.
California is addressing the disproportionate representation of Black individuals in missing persons cases by introducing the nation’s first Ebony Alert system.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people go missing in the United States. Although African Americans represent thirteen percent of the population, people of color make up roughly forty percent of missing persons cases.
On Oct. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 673 into law, creating the new Ebony Alert System for missing Black youth and young women which will be put into place by the California Highway system starting Jan. 1, 2024.
Sky'Kemmia Pate was just 8 years old when she vanished from her family's porch in Unadilla, Ga., — a town roughly 45 miles outside of Macon — on Sept. 4, 1998.
Feel the Energy: Join Us on 5.31.2025 at the National Harbor, MD to Honor Our Missing
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Experience the spirit, the strength, and the purpose behind the Hope Without Boundaries 5K Run/Walk. This isn’t just a race – it’s a movement. Every step you take brings us closer to justice, visibility, and hope for missing persons of color and their families.
Whether you’re running for a loved one, walking in solidarity, or cheering from the sidelines, this event unites community. Join us on Race Day and be a part of something bigger. Register today at https://hwb5k.org