Carlee Russell admits there was no abduction. Experts say the saga puts ‘real’ missing Black women at risk.
Last year, Black women and girls accounted for 1 in 5 missing persons cases in the U.S. despite making up just 7% of the population.
Carlee Russell: A missing Black woman and a social media frenzy, explained
What the viral story of a missing Alabama woman says about all of us.
There are thousands of unsolved cases of missing Black people. Carlee Russell’s unverified report is rare, advocates say
The doubt surrounding the alleged kidnapping of Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, threatens to overshadow thousands of unsolved cases of missing Black people, advocates say.
Police, advocates join for ‘A State of Emergency: Missing, Murdered and Unaccounted for Women of Color’ memorial
Every year, hundreds of thousands are reported missing, but advocates say even though people of color make up 40% of the missing population, their cases go under the radar.
Will Carlee Russell case take focus off missing Black girls?
BAMFI's Co-Founder Derrica Wilson talks with NewsNation about the concerns that the Carlee Russell case will take focus off of missing Black girls.
How will Carlee Russell’s case affect future abduction cases?
Carlee Russell’s disappearance has raised concern about what it could mean for the over 500,000 people who go missing every year.
We’re hurt. We’re angry. We’re disappointed. But Carlee Russell’s story shouldn’t deter us from searching for missing Black people.
Her story showed how media coverage, law enforcement resources and community engagement can make all the difference in someone being found.
Natalie Wilson Interview on Scripps News Morning Rush – 07.21.2023
Black and Missing Foundation Co-Founder Natalie Wilson was interviewed on Scripps News Morning Rush to discuss the case of Carlee Russell and the staggering number of people of color who are still missing and need our help.
NewsNation Interview with Derrica Wilson, Nakyla Williams (Missing)
BAMFI's Co-Founder Derrica Wilson talks with NewsNation about Nakyla Williams - missing from Indianapolis, IN since 2021.
Carlee Russell’s case gave hope that missing Black women finally mattered — until doubts set in
Advocates say the details surrounding Russell’s case should not “derail" the efforts to reunite the thousands of missing Black people in the U.S. with their families.