Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in AZ

Name: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in AZ
Uploaded: 2024-05-06T00:42:37Z
Duration: 40 s
Description: May 5 is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day in Arizona. The day highlights an ongoing issue within the indigenous community, particularly among women. According to CDC statistics, the third leading cause of death among Native American women is homicide. A local advocate says Arizona's 22 tribes have been dealing with these issues for years.

May 5 is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day in Arizona. The day highlights an ongoing issue within the indigenous community, particularly among women. According to CDC statistics, the third leading cause of death among Native American women is homicide. A local advocate says Arizona's 22 tribes have been dealing with these issues for years.

Posted May 5, 2024 5:42pm MST