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California becomes first state to launch Ebony Alert for missing Black youths

October 12, 2023
California is rolling out a companion to the Amber Alert, the system used nationwide in missing children’s cases, to specifically highlight cases of young Black people who go missing in the state.

Gov Newsom signs new ‘Ebony Alert’ law to specifically warn when Black youth, women go missing

October 12, 2023
California state senator says law will 'raise public awareness about the disproportionate numbers of Black missing persons'.

New California Law Creates ‘Ebony Alert’ for Missing Black Women, Children

October 11, 2023
The state's governor signed Senate Bill 673 into law this week.

California adopts ‘Ebony Alert’ system for missing black youth 12-25 years old

October 11, 2023
California adopted a new "Ebony Alert" program to notify residents of missing Black individuals between the ages of 12 and 25.

Gov. Newsom signs bill creating ‘Ebony Alerts’ for missing Black women and children

October 11, 2023
The "Ebony Alert" will help spread the word about missing Black women and children ages 12 to 25.

California Introduces ‘Ebony Alert’ to Locate Missing Black Children

October 11, 2023
California’s recently enacted “Ebony Alert” legislation is groundbreaking, as it is the nation’s first law to prioritize the search for missing Black youth.

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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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