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

(Hyattsville, MD) – The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI), in partnership with the Washington Association of Black Journalists (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.

Members of the media, educators, and the public are encouraged to take action:

• Request Your Copy of the Media Guide: Access The Media Guide for Reporting on Missing Persons
• Join our Journalist Database: Be among the first to know about missing persons cases in your community and beyond
• Teach the Guide: Invite BAMFI and WABJ to present this resource in your journalism classes and student newsrooms
• Share the Guide: Download the social media toolkit to help amplify the message (The Media Guide Is Now Live (Image), I Downloaded the Guide (Image), 40% of Missing Persons Cases Are People of Color (Image))
• Support BAMFI: Help us continue this vital work by making a contribution.

About the Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing awareness to missing persons of color, supporting their families, and advocating for equity in media coverage and law enforcement response.

About the Washington Association of Black Journalists
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is a professional organization committed to advancing Black journalists through advocacy, mentorship, and professional development.

CONTACTS

Black and Missing Foundation, Inc
Natalie Wilson
Email: pr@bamfi.org

Washington Association of Black Journalists
Philip Lewis
Email: president@wabjdc.org

Photo credit: Black and Missing Foundation and Washington Association of Black Journalists