Turning a Blind Eye
February 7, 2022 2022-02-07 12:21Turning a Blind Eye
Missing Black Women are Neglected by the Media
America turns a blind eye to the missing cases of black females. What gets high ratings is what gets covered on News channels. Unfortunately, that puts Caucasian females over black women who go missing. Year after year, tens of thousands of black girls and women go missing, yet the news does not bat an eye.
These are families who laughed, cried, loved, shared memories, and shared pain. These are families that smile one day with their children or mothers and cry the next over losing them. These are families who, at the very least, deserve support and recognition, but aren’t given that to help find their loved one.
Attention paid to missing upper class white women instead of those of color can be defined as “Missing White Woman Syndrome.” Not only does the term account for cases of missing women of color, but those of violent crimes as well.
As ignorance toward missing black females continues, it only proves missing white woman syndrome more. So much so that this cannot be a phenomenon as some would call it. There should be no question in this being a case of racism.
The headlines of articles are those that appeal to the people, and with a white-favoring audience, undoubtedly comes a white-favoring media. The coverage of missing white girls and women becomes an opportunity for attracting people. There is no humanity in reporting these cases for gaining viewership. The real issue at hand, missing people, is washed over.
Awareness should go to all of those missing regardless of their sex, gender, color, beliefs, or social and political statis. These are people with families who need support and answers. The answers can’t be given if the lost person is neglected by everyone else. Asking for recognition is not wrong. It is not about competition with white people or asking for more attention. It is to have equality and respect for those lost. It is not to find a missing white or black child but to find a missing child.
The tragedy of a loved one going missing can happen anytime to anyone. Solidarity in families trying times of finding their child is crucial. Humanity should not disconnect from prejudice but reunite with the intent to help these unfortunate families.
