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Missing and overlooked: Dacara Thompson and the Black & missing crisis

September 27, 2025
When 19-year-old Dacara Thompson went missing in Prince George’s County, questions quickly emerged about the timing of when her case finally drew attention. 4 More Context examines why missing people of color are too often overlooked — and what needs to change.

Black Missing Persons Cases Still Get Less Media Attention. Here’s A Solution

September 23, 2025
The Black and Missing Foundation and WABJ have collaborated on a free resource to help media outlets report on these stories without bias.

New Media Guide Launched To Help Newsrooms Properly Cover Stories Of Missing Black People

September 19, 2025
A new media guide has been launched to create standards and improve equity in the way that missing person cases are covered in the news.

New Media Guide Will Provide Recommendations For Media Coverage Of Missing Persons

September 16, 2025
The tool for journalists aims to fix a long-standing blind spot in how missing persons cases are reported.

Black and Missing Foundation and Washington Association of Black Journalists Release Groundbreaking Media Guide for Reporting on Missing Persons

September 16, 2025
BAMFI, in partnership with WABJ, today announced the release of The Media Guide for Reporting on Missing Persons, a comprehensive resource designed to address long-standing disparities in media coverage of missing persons cases, especially those involving people of color.

Darcy Staniforth in Conversation with Derrica Wilson, Natalie Wilson, and Mike Fulton of the Black and Missing Foundation

September 12, 2025
The Black and Missing Foundation shouldn’t have to exist, but it does because you probably haven’t heard the names Tamika Huston, Pam Butler, Unique Harris, Phoenix Coldon, Relisha Rudd, or Eileen Robinson.

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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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