Episode 37: A Conversation On Being Black And Missing In The US - How Natalie And Derrica Wilson Are Bringing Awareness To Black Missing Person Cases And The Systems That Fail Them

Natalie and Derrica Wilson

Founders, The Black and Missing Foundation

This week’s episode features Natalie and Derrica Wilson, founders of the Black and Missing Foundation.

The Foundation was established as a non-profit organization with the mission of driving awareness to missing people of color, providing tools and resources to families and friends with missing loved ones and to educate minority communities on personal safety.

Natalie and Derrica’s work championing the voices of the Black and missing and their families was recently highlighted in a four-part HBO Max documentary series by Emmy-Award Winning Geeta Gandbhir and award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien. The docuseries sheds light on the many layers of systemic failures and racism that often result in Black missing person cases not being prioritized, taken seriously in a timely manner, and ultimately remaining unresolved 4 times longer that those of missing cases involving white people.

Listen as we discuss the critical roles of law enforcement, media and community in bringing awareness and resolution to the cases of missing Black people, as well as how Natalie and Derrica utilize their expertise in these areas to mobilize and provide support to families through the foundation. We also discuss the power and necessity of being willing to be the individual fire starter for change in our communities and how you can support the work of the Black and Missing Foundation.

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Natalie and Derrica also shared the flyers of 6 missing Black women and men whose cases they are currently working on. Each flyer is linked below, please take a moment to view and share the faces of Marvin Lloyd II, Tiffany Foster, Paris Williamson, Sherrian Howe, Eodis Harris, and Zion Foster across your network and channels.

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Myriha Burce