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Black and Missing Foundation to Host Its 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 3, to Bring Awareness to Missing Persons of Color
June 1, 2017
The Black and Missing Foundation (BAMFI) will hold its 5th annual "Hope Without Boundaries" 5K run/walk on Saturday, June 3,at the National Harbor in Ft. Washington, Maryland.
Foundation Aims to Make Missing Blacks a Priority
May 10, 2017
The foundation founders said blacks make up just 13 percent of the U.S. population, but account for 37 percent of the missing in the FBI's database under the age of 18 and 26 percent above the age of 18.
After viral story on D.C. girls, understanding the real perils for missing children of color
April 21, 2017
When the Washington, D.C., Police Department tried to raise awareness about missing children and teenagers by posting their images on social media, the campaign backfired, sparking some national outrage and fears of an epidemic of missing children of color.
Washington DC Missing Girls on The Rock Newman Show
April 20, 2017
This discussion about the Missing Girls of Washington DC includes Commander Chanel Dickerson of DC Metropolitan Police Dept., Derrica Wilson founder of "Black & Missing", Rev. Moya Harris of Metropolitan AME Church and Sharece Crawford ANC Commissioner for Southeast Washington DC.
Missing teens in D.C.: Cases highlight dangers for runaways
April 3, 2017
Recent publicity surrounding missing children in Washington, D.C. has launched a firestorm of conversation and controversy about the issue in the nation's capital and across the country.
The Black and Missing Foundation and Liberty Christian Church To Provide Free Self Defense Classes for Youth Ages 5-17 Beginning April 1
March 30, 2017
In light of the heightened awareness of missing children in the District of Columbia, on Saturday, April 1, the Black and Missing Foundation (BAMFI) in partnership with Liberty Christian Church will offer a FREE self-defense class for youth ages 5-17.