California has introduced new alert systems to replace the Amber Alert for missing children. The state has implemented the 'Ebony Alert' for missing Black children and the 'Feather Alert' for missing Native Americans. The change aims to provide a more specific focus on missing children from these communities. The California Highway Patrol announced the first use of the Ebony Alert for a missing 16-year-old girl on Friday. The introduction of these alerts has sparked discussions regarding their naming, with some individuals expressing concerns over potential racial insensitivity.
#BREAKING Ebony Alert issued for missing 19-year-old woman last seen in Los Angeles https://t.co/mtqUd6Mt9i
I have to agree this seems weird (to say the least) - "Ebony" Alert for missing Black person and๐ชถ Alert for missing Native Americans... But there are reasonable arguments behind the new laws. See my reply here for relevant links: https://t.co/W0vhDIKPXL https://t.co/Vry3GNMg8O
Step aside "Amber Alert". California now has "Ebony Alerts" for missing Black children and "Feather Alerts" for missing Native Americans ๐ https://t.co/rSlWXYMSzO https://t.co/H4ag7ANzbE
California has Replaced Amber Alert with a new Ebony Alert. Donโt like this name. Sounds racist. https://t.co/lRZ15RBY4Y
An Ebony Alert has gone out for a missing 16-year-old girl, California Highway Patrol said Friday. https://t.co/JKOEY7jUVT