Kayla and Melanie discuss the disappearance of 23 year old Phoenix Coldon and also the racial disparity in media reporting of missing people of color.

Sources:

Folkenflix, David  April 16, 2004 “Why Are Some Missing Persons Cases Newsworthy?” Baltimore Sun

Moss, Jada L. (2019) “The Forgotten Victims of Missing White Women Syndrome: An Examination of Legal Measures That Contribute to Lack of Search and Recovery of Missing Black Girls and Women.” William and Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice Volume 25, Issue 3, Article 9

Brown, Jasmine & Steve Osunsami. July 23, 2019. “Families of Missing Black Americans Fight for Media, Police to Focus on Their Loved Ones’ Cases.” ABC News.

Associated Press. June 15, 2005. “Media Under Fire for Missing Persons Coverage.” NBC News.