Francine S. Cooks (mother) Case Type: Endangered DOB: Jan 16, 1961 Missing Date: Jul 08, 2014 Age Now: 53 Missing City: Momence Missing State: IL Case Number: 14-21839 Gender: Female Race: Black Complexion: Medium Height: 5-9 Weight: 150 Hair Color: Black Hair Length: Medium Eye Color: Brown Wear Glasses or Contacts: No Gregory … [Read more...]
Chandra Wilson Stars in Film About Being Black and Missing
Starring Chandra Wilson and Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the short film Muted sheds light on what happens in our country when you are missing and you happen to be African American. The film highlights how children of color are given just a fraction of the media exposure and law enforcement support that missing White children receive. Emmy-nominated actress Chandra Wilson plays a … [Read more...]
Missing Person Spotlight: Janese Carthon of Atlanta, GA
Janese Carthon Case Type: Endangered DOB: Jan 01, 2000 Missing Date: Apr 12, 2014 Age Now: 14 Missing City: Atlanta Missing State: GA Case Number: x Gender: Female Race: Black Complexion: Medium Height: 4-11 Weight: 127 Hair Color: Black Hair Length: Medium Eye Color: Brown Wear Glasses or Contacts: No Location Last Seen: Around 8 a.m. near McDaniel … [Read more...]
Remains Found in Queens Are Matched to Missing Teen Avonte Oquendo
Less than a week ago, body parts were found in the East River in Queens. On Tuesday, DNA testing confirmed that those body parts were identified as missing 14-year-old Avonte Oquendo. Oquendo was last seen walking out of his Long Island City school on October 4th. Since then, his family has been desperately searching for him and praying for his safe return. According to … [Read more...]
Missing Person Spotlight: Teleka Patrick of Kalamazoo, MI
Last seen when she was dropped off in a parking lot at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI on December 5th, 30-year-old Teleka Patrick was reported missing after not showing up for work the morning of the 6th. On the night of the 5th, her car was found abandoned in Indiana by a state trooper. In an effort to find Teleka, a fund has been established through … [Read more...]
TV One’s New Show Dedicated to Finding Missing Black People
One cause that is dear to BMWK is helping to find missing black people. Missing black people rarely get the attention they deserve and any resource dedicated to finding our missing should be supported. This month, TV One is also dedicated to shining a light on this problem, premiering their newest show, Find Our Missing. From TV One: Find Our Missing, a new, hour long … [Read more...]