Latricia Hartley asked authorities to issue an Ebony Alert for her missing 14-year-old daughter. But that plea was disregarded, despite the law and young teen's pre-existing mental health struggles.
This is a call to action about missing and murdered Black women and girls.
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced last week a series of new initiatives that she hopes will not only reduce the number of missing D.C. teens, but holistically support them.
Over a dozen District teenagers, ranging in age from 14 to 18—all Black or Hispanic—are missing. Concerned residents held a town hall meeting to question officials.