The resolution addresses the alarming issue of missing Black women and children in Nebraska, highlighting that over seven hundred individuals go missing each year, with a significant number being Black children. It emphasizes the challenges faced in locating these individuals, particularly the tendency to label missing Black children as runaways, which delays search efforts. The resolution brings attention to specific cases, such as Camisha Hollis, Tyler Thomas, and Amber Harris, whose disappearances have deeply affected their families and communities, underscoring the need for increased awareness and action.
In response to this crisis, the Nebraska Legislature recognizes the importance of community efforts aimed at raising awareness and improving the reporting and investigation processes for missing Black women and children. The resolution celebrates the initiatives of local organizations and individuals working to "Bring Her Home" and expresses the state's commitment to enhancing protections for vulnerable populations. Additionally, it calls for copies of the resolution to be sent to the families of the mentioned individuals, acknowledging their ongoing pain and the need for continued support in the search for their loved ones.