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The docuseries follows the work of the Black and Missing Foundation, which steps in to search for missing people of color when media and law enforcement fall short.

The docuseries follows the work of the Black and Missing Foundation, which steps in to search for missing people of color when media and law enforcement fall short.

New docs from HBO and Oxygen raise awareness about the disappearances of Black and Indigenous women, whose cases are often overlooked by media.

Soledad O'Brien and Geeta Gandbhir talk to ELLE.com about making 'Black and Missing' on HBO, Natalie and Derrica Wilson's work, and giving communities closure.

Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart has told of her heartbreak after van-like blogger Gabby Petito was found dead, and spoke of her concern that many missing women like her may never be found.

Smart, 33, was taken from her familys home at knifepoint when she was just 14. Held captive by Brian David Mitchell and his wife Wanda Barzee, she was raped repeatedly for nine months

Coverage of Gabby Petito’s death highlights deep-seated beliefs about gender, race, patriarchy and who deserves protection

People of color are more often reported missing, but their disappearances typically get less attention.

Some experts say the nation faces "Missing White Women Syndrome," which is defined by the heavier media attention White women and girls receive when they go missing compared to anyone outside of those demographics.