Black and Missing Foundation
The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI) is a non-profit that addresses the disparity in media coverage and law enforcement response to missing persons of color in the United States.[1][2] BAMFI's mission includes raising awareness through social media, community events, and media collaborations, and advocating for systemic change.[3][4] The foundation highlights the disproportionate number of missing persons of color and the lack of media attention due to systemic racism and stereotypes.[5] It was founded in 2008 by Derrica Wilson, a former law enforcement officer, and Natalie Wilson, a public relations specialist.[5] Notable collaborations include features on HBOs "Black and Missing"[6][7] and segments with "Access Hollywood".[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Missing People Of Color 'Shunned' By The Media, Advocates Say". National Press Foundation. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Boogie, Aqua. "The epidemic very few are talking about: Missing Black women and girls". REVOLT. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Latson, Samantha (2023-08-19). "Sounding The Alarm: Part One -- The Case of Missing and Murdered Black and brown Women". Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Kim, Juliana. "Decades-old missing person case solved after relative uploads DNA to genealogy site". NPR.
- ^ a b JoVonn, Jeroslyn (2024-06-21). "Black And Missing Foundation 'Still Have A Lot Of Work' To Do To Amplify 'Typically Overlooked' Cases". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Sarachan, Risa. "'Black And Missing' HBO Docuseries Explores Foundation Dedicated To Locating Missing People Of Color". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ "The Sisters-in-Law Fighting 'Missing White Woman Syndrome'". ELLE. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (2022-02-28). "'Access Hollywood' Teams With Black and Missing Foundation to Highlight True Crime Coverage on Persons of Color". Variety. Retrieved 2024-07-08.