Newsom approves ‘Ebony Alert’ law to find missing black youth.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
6:04 PM – Wednesday, October 11, 2023
California Passes “Ebony Alert” Legislation to Find Missing Black Children
California has recently enacted new legislation known as the “Ebony Alert” to raise awareness about missing Black children.
On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, signed Senate Bill 673 into law, aiming to address the disproportionate number of missing persons cases involving Black individuals.
Similar to the well-known “Amber Alert” system, this new law will be effective starting January 1st, 2024.
The “Ebony Alert” will empower the California Highway Patrol to activate alerts when any Black youth goes missing.
Furthermore, it will utilize electronic highway signs, as well as radio, TV, and social media platforms to disseminate information about the missing person.
This alert system will specifically focus on missing Black individuals aged 12 to 25.
According to the National Crime Information Center, approximately 141,000 Black minors were reported missing in 2022, with nearly 16,500 missing persons cases involving Black women over the age of 21.
By the end of 2022, over 30,000 Black Americans were still missing, according to the Black and Missing Foundation.
Senator Steven Bradford, the bill’s author, emphasized the urgency of addressing this crisis, stating, “We feel it’s well beyond time that we dedicate something specifically to help bring these young women and girls back home because they’re missed and loved just as much as their counterparts are.”
California has previously taken action to tackle racial inequalities in locating missing individuals.
Last year, Governor Newsom signed the Feather Alert bill, which aimed to assist in locating endangered Indigenous people. The bill was authored by Assembly Member James C. Ramos, a citizen of the Serrano/Cahuilla tribe from San Bernardino.
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What is the purpose of California’s new “Ebony Alert” legislation?
California Passes “Ebony Alert” Legislation to Find Missing Black Children
California has recently enacted new legislation known as the “Ebony Alert” to raise awareness about missing Black children.
On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, signed Senate Bill 673 into law, aiming to address the disproportionate number of missing persons cases involving Black individuals.
Similar to the well-known “Amber Alert” system, this new law will be effective starting January 1st, 2024.
The “Ebony Alert” will empower the California Highway Patrol to activate alerts when any Black youth goes missing. Furthermore, it will utilize electronic highway signs, as well as radio, TV, and social media platforms to disseminate information about the missing person.
This alert system will specifically focus on missing Black individuals aged 12 to 25. According to the National Crime Information Center, approximately 141,000 Black minors were reported missing in 2022, with nearly 16,500 missing persons cases involving Black women over the age of 21.
By the end of 2022, over 30,000 Black Americans were still missing, according to the Black and Missing Foundation.
Senator Steven Bradford, the bill’s author, emphasized the urgency of addressing this crisis, stating, “We feel it’s well beyond time that we dedicate something specifically to help bring these young women and girls back home because they’re missed and loved just as much as their counterparts are.”
California has previously taken action to tackle racial inequalities in locating missing individuals. Last year, Governor Newsom signed the Feather Alert bill, which aimed to assist in locating endangered Indigenous people. The bill was authored by Assembly Member James C. Ramos, a citizen of the Serrano/Cahuilla tribe from San Bernardino.
This new “Ebony Alert” legislation demonstrates California’s ongoing commitment to addressing racial disparities in missing persons cases and ensuring the safety and well-being of Black children. It acknowledges the need for specific measures that can effectively respond to the unique challenges faced by this community.
By implementing this alert system, California aims to better protect its Black youth and provide necessary resources for their safe return. It is a step towards bridging the gap in addressing missing persons cases and reaffirms the state’s commitment to equality and justice for all.
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