California’s New ‘Ebony Alert’ For Missing Black People Has Social Media Outraged!!

California is introducing a new alert system to report and locate missing Black children and women, a system separate from the Amber Alert.

This innovative approach, known as the “Ebony Alert,” has caused quite a stir, with mixed reactions.

The “Ebony Alert,” championed by State Senator Steven Bradford and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, will come into effect on January 1.

It focuses on missing Black individuals between the ages of 12 and 25, including young Black women.

Similar in concept to the Amber Alert, the “Ebony Alert” involves local law enforcement contacting the California Highway Patrol when assistance is needed to find missing Black youth. It also encourages media coverage of these cases.

However, the introduction of this separate alert system based on race has sparked controversy.

Many people argue that separate alerts for missing children, based on their race, are not the way to go.

Some believe it could lead to different response times from authorities, while others are concerned that certain groups might disregard “Ebony Alerts” altogether.

Critics claim that California lawmakers might not have thought through the potential ramifications of this approach.

Questions have also arisen about the possibility of introducing alert systems for different racial groups.

One individual even suggested a “Juan Alert” for missing Hispanic individuals.

This move has ignited a significant debate over the merits and potential pitfalls of creating racially-based missing persons alert systems.