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Black and Missing Foundation, Inc Statement Re: Tyler Perry’s National Call to Action for Unsolved Adult Missing Person’s Cases
January 10, 2013
We are pleased that Tyler Perry, Rev. Al Sharpton and Ben Jealous, President and CEO of NAACP, are using their platform to bring awareness to the disparity in media coverage of missing persons of color.
Jade Morris, Child Missing After Casino Stabbing, Found Dead
December 27, 2012
The body of 10-year-old Jade Morris was found in a Nevada desert on Thursday, according to family members. The discovery was made by a man walking his dog near an unfinished housing development in the northern stretches of the Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas Metro Police said.
Vanished: The case of Leon Davenport
December 26, 2012
If you're a fan of homegrown, up-and-coming rap artists in the District, you may have checked out the local group C-Ban, performing freestyle in clubs like Rose's Dream in Northeast Washington, where these musicians with a message masterfully showcase their raw talent for an instant shot of fame.
Tip Leads to the Safe Recovery of Jocelyn Hagan
December 14, 2012
Black and Missing Foundation, Inc (BAM FI) announced today that missing teen Jocelyn Nishae Hagan has been recovered safe – in a matter of hours after BAM FI received an anonymous tip.
Freedom Fighters: Natalie and Derrica Wilson, Founders Of Black And Missing Foundation
December 12, 2012
Next year will mark the fifth anniversary of the Black and Missing Foundation, the organization founded by sisters-in-law Natalie and Derrica Wilson to bring more attention to the plight of African Americans who go missing.
Black and missing: New site’s unique mission
December 3, 2012
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports that 42% of all abducted children are African-American.Now a new website is working to focus more resources and media attention on their cases and those of African-American adults as well.