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One year later, California’s system to find missing Black people is working through its challenges

October 10, 2024
Advocates say the Ebony Alert is critical to help police investigate the disproportionate disappearances of Black youths. But given early challenges, critics say it needs work.

The Day Akia Disappeared

September 18, 2024
Josh Mankiewicz reports on the 2017 disappearance and murder of Akia Eggleston in Baltimore, Maryland.

Black and Missing Foundation shares ‘best practices’ guide for missing persons investigations

September 4, 2024
The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. tells News 3 their “Law Enforcement Best Practices Guide for Missing Persons Investigations” can help agencies increase empathy and urgency.

BAMFI Releases New Guide to Enhance Law Enforcement Response to Missing Persons Cases

August 28, 2024
This new resource is designed to support law enforcement agencies nationwide and refine their investigative strategies in missing persons cases.

Dateline: Missing In America – Shy’Kemmia Pate

July 26, 2024
Shy’Kemmia Pate was last seen near her home in Unadilla, Georgia, on September 4, 1998. She was 8 years old.

The Black and Missing Foundation Partners with Traffic Sales and Profit to Launch New Initiatives Supporting Families of Missing People of Color

July 2, 2024
Partnership includes a new reward program and free child-ID kits to families nationwide.

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"God Bless you! My mom contacted me to say that my daughter Ashleigh Porter was in Ebony magazine. I was so glad that my missing child was given the opportunity to this type of exposure. It has been so hard. She went missing on April 20, 2009. I agree totally that law enforcement and the media in some instances do us no justice. I knew nothing of your organization prior to this, but I'll know more now. You have given me a great service and I feel indebted to you. I do not want people to forget about my Ashleigh. Thank you again and bless your hearts for starting this organization."

---- TANYA PORTER-DAVIS

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