Category: Ebony Alert

‘Ebony Alert’ Bill Passes California Public Safety Committee

April 24, 2023
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A bill that would create a public emergency alert system for missing black youth and women in California was passed unanimously by the state’s Senate Public Safety Committee April 18. Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena)—who introduced the bill—said it’s creating the “Ebony Alert” system, sponsored by the regional NAACP, would provide more resources and attention. “Today’s…

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California ‘Ebony Alert’ Bill Advances to Help Find Missing Black Youth, Women

April 24, 2023
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A bill that would create a public emergency alert system for missing black youth and women in California was passed unanimously by the state’s Senate Public Safety Committee April 18. Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena)—who introduced the bill—said it’s creating the “Ebony Alert” system, sponsored by the regional NAACP, would provide more resources and attention. “Today’s…

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California Lawmaker Proposes ‘Ebony Alert’ Notification for Black Youth

March 24, 2023
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California State Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) has introduced legislation to create an “Ebony Alert” notification system for police to notify the public when black youth between 12 and 25 years old go missing. Senate Bill 673 (SB 673), which is being discussed in the Senate Rules Committee this month, would bring more attention to black…

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