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Douglas County proclaims May 18 as 'Bring Her Home Day' to highlight missing Black women and children
Summary
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution recognizing May 18, 2026 as Bring Her Home Day, citing a local campaign and recently passed state legislation (LB751) to study reporting and investigation of missing Black women and children.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on May 12 recognizing May 18, 2026 as Bring Her Home Day, a local observance tied to a campaign seeking greater visibility and resources for missing Black women and children.
Commissioner Rogers read the resolution on the board floor, citing a Bring Her Home Nebraska campaign and an initiative of "IB Black Girl" that the resolution said raises awareness of missing Black women and children and advocates for resources to return them safely. The resolution text stated that "more than 700 black women and children are reported missing each year" in Nebraska and said that LB751, introduced by Senator Ashley Spivey and signed into law in March 2026, commissions a study to improve reporting and investigation.
The board voted 7–0 to approve the proclamation. The resolution calls for public engagement, focus groups and cooperation among law enforcement, federal agencies, community organizations and families to help identify barriers and strengthen investigative practices. No opposition or amendments to the proclamation were recorded during the meeting.
Board action: passage of the proclamation was recorded as part of the regular agenda; the board took no additional legislative action at this meeting beyond adopting the resolution.
