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Missing People Bias – Not All Missing Persons Treated Equal

When it comes to missing people, the media seems to be biased towards a certain racial demographic. Thousands of cases never make the news, but why? Janet has an important and emotional conversation with guests Derrick Butler, Natalie Wilson, Ava Greenwell and Gaetane Borders.

Black and Missing Foundation Inc to Launch “Ask BAM FI” Advice Segment

BAM FI announced today that it will launch a new weekly on-line video advice column, which will provide sound advice on what to do when a loved one is missing, whom to contact, how best to assist law enforcement and the media, and steps to take on keeping your loved ones safe.

WASHINGTON WATCH: Media Coverage Is Vital In Finding Missing African-Americans

S. Epatha Merkerson, a long-time "Law & Order" star who is the host of TV One's show "Find Our Missing." She, along with Derrica Wilson, president of the Black and Missing Foundation, joined Roland S. Martin on the Essence.com stage at the convention center to discuss "Find Our Missing" and increasing awareness for missing African-Americans.

Co-founder of missing persons website visits Seabrook school

Gaywood Elementary School students received a simple chant about what to do when approached by a stranger.

Michael Baisden Show Helps Find 12th ‘Missing Child’

CUMULUS MEDIA NETWORKS syndicated property The MICHAEL BAISDEN Show has announced the recovery of 14-year-old DETAIJA JONES of BALTIMORE on MAY 25th. The recovery marks the 12th child found through The MICHAEL BAISDEN Show’s "Missing Child of the Week" segment. DETAIJA had been missing since FEBRUARY 8th.

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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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