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A bill that hopes to address the lack of attention and resources given to Black youth who go missing in California has advanced in the state legislature.

California is considering an Ebony Alert system that would notify the public about missing Black youth

A proposed "Ebony Alert" system, similar to an Amber or Silver alert, would inform people of missing Black children and young women. The plan aims to bring attention to these often overlooked groups.

Last year, 36% of those reported missing were Black women and youth.

A proposed "Ebony Alert" system, similar to an Amber or Silver alert, would inform people of missing Black children and young women. The plan aims to bring attention to these often overlooked groups.

A proposed "Ebony Alert" system, similar to an Amber or Silver alert, would inform people of missing Black children and young women. The plan aims to bring attention to these often overlooked groups.

Sen. Steven Bradford introduced California SB 673 to address the disparity among missing Black women and children and their White counterparts.

Black women and girls are at increased risk of harm and make up a disproportionate percentage of all missing people.

A new bill hopes to address the lack of attention and resources given to Black youth who go missing in California.

Although Black women and girls make up just 13 percent of the female U.S. population, they account for 35 percent of all missing women in 2020. “Ebony Alerts” would help ensure resources to California’s Black women and girls.