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Americans are fixating on Carlee Russell. What about other missing Black women?

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.

Before police poked holes in Carlee Russell’s disappearance, her case went viral. We should still react with the same alarm when other people of color go missing.

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.

Carlee Russell Is Home. These Black Women and Girls Are Still Missing

Over 193,000 Black people were reported missing in 2022.

Carlee Russell investigation helps highlight concerning trend of missing people of color

The Black & Missing Foundation says amid the investigation into the Carlee Russell case, there’s more awareness on the alarming rate of missing Black people.

Michigan man charged with first-degree murder in case of missing Windsor woman

A Michigan man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with his estranged wife who has been missing for nearly two weeks, Windsor police.

Black and Missing Foundation Hosts 5K Walk-Run this Saturday, June 3 to Continue Awareness of Missing Persons of Color

The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI) will hold its annual "Hope Without Boundaries" 5K walk-run this Saturday, June 3, at the National Harbor, Maryland to continue awareness of missing persons of color and provide support for their loved ones.

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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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