Ep 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

Black Women Talk Work

English - February 18, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 84 ratings
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Today’s episode features Natalie and Derrica Wilson, founders of the Black and Missing Foundation.

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. 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. Flyers of Current BAMFI Cases: Tiffany Foster Marvin Lloyd II Zion Foster Eodis Harris III Sherrian Howe Paris Williamson Click here to make an online donation to the Black and Missing Foundation. Additional show notes at blackwomentalkwork.com