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Black & Missing Foundation
When a person goes missing, the first 48 hours are critical. Yet, for families of missing people of color, those crucial hours are often met with institutional silence. Statistically, thousands of minorities fall to the back of the justice system and media coverage every year. To fight this disparity, the Black and Missing Foundation, (BAMFI) has spent nearly two decades acting as a lifeline and a vital voice for families in crisis.
Founded in 2008 by law enforcement and public relations experts Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson, BAMFI was created to disrupt a status quo that routinely overlooks minority disappearances. The non-profit works tirelessly to dismantle damaging stereotypes, navigate complex police bureaucracy, and force major media platforms to pay attention.
At BAMFI, we are committed to removing the barriers and eradicating the stereotypes and narratives surrounding our missing with law enforcement and the media. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on missing persons of color, but it takes all of us—law enforcement, the community, and the media—to help us find us.
The Black & Missing Foundation is a registered nonprofit amplifying missing persons of color, supporting families in crisis, and empowering minority communities through personal safety education and advocacy. The scale of the crisis is immense, but the fight is expanding. Our platform, is actively stepping up to champion BAMFI’s mission ensuring that when someone vanishes, their community is equipped to immediately respond, report, and spread the word.
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If you believe you have sighted a person who is a missing persons in the BAMFI database, please submit an anonymous tip.