In our latest Glow Stream TV podcast, discover the heartbreaking reality of how missing person’s cases involving African-American women are systematically overlooked. Featuring a filmmaker interview and family of victim’s from the documentary, Vice News Presents: When Black Women Go Missing, this powerful episode of More to the Story with Markette Sheppard delves into the stark disparities in law enforcement responses and media coverage when Black women disappear.
Through compelling personal accounts, the episode exposes the deep-rooted biases within our system. Included in this episode is an audio clip of the documentary highlighting how families often face an uphill battle, with authorities frequently misclassifying young Black women as runaways rather than missing persons worthy of an Amber Alert or Ebony Alert. Despite these challenges, advocates are making groundbreaking changes, including establishing the nation’s first office dedicated to missing and murdered Black women and girls in Minnesota.
Don’t miss this eye-opening episode of More to the Story with Markette Sheppard that challenges our understanding of justice and equality when it comes to missing persons cases.
Listen now to hear these powerful stories of resilience and learn how you can be part of the solution to this pressing crisis.
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