The Black and Missing Foundation cites the over-classification of missing Black children as runaways and criminals, and desensitization as contributing factors to the lack of reporting on missing Black and minority children. Advocates have been working for years to bring awareness to this often overlooked and underreported population.
On National Missing Children’s Day, theGrio has compiled a list of some of the most recent reports of missing Black children in the U.S. based on data from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
If you or someone you know have information about any of these missing children, please call 9-1-1.
Ahmir Askew
13-year-old Ahmir Askew was reported missing on Oct. 7 from Hampton, VA. Ahmir was last seen wearing a white shirt, black pants, and black shoes. he requires medication and may be in need of medical attention.
Makayla Williford
15-year-old Makayla Williford was reported missing on Oct. 6 from Chesterfield, VA. Makayla wears eyeglasses, has a belly button piercing, and a tattoo on her left forearm. She was last seen in the company of a Black male.
Darius Green
15-year-old Darius Green was reported missing on Oct. 6 from Henrico, VA. Darius was last seen wearing a yellow jogging suit and his hair is cut low. He requires medication and may be in need of medical attention.
Kalany Hillmon
15-year-old Kalany Hillmon was reported missing on Oct. 5 from Riverview, FL. Kalany was last seen October 5, 2021. She may still be in the local area or may travel to Tampa or Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Natalie Goin
16-year-old Natalie Goin was reported missing on Oct. 5 from Richmond, VA.
Tyshaunda Jenning
15-year-old Tyshaunda Jenning was reported missing on Oct. 6 from Chesterfield, VA
Leandra Rice
15-year-old Leandra Rice was reported missing on Oct. 6 from Washington, DC.
Christian Haynes-Taylor
15-year-old Christian Haynes-Taylor was reported missing on Oct. 7 from Virginia Beach, VA
Marlon Burne
16-year-old Marlon Burne was reported missing on Oct. 5 from Chesapeake, VA. Marlon was last seen wearing a black “space jam” shirt, black hooded jacket, black shorts, and rainbow-colored crocs. He has a short haircut and a tattoo of the phrase “life is a gamble” on his arm.
Jamarria James
17-year-old Jamarria James was reported missing on May 18 from Fort Pierce, Florida. She may be wearing a nose ring.
Kamyria Morrow
17-year-old Kamyria Morrow was reported missing from May 18 from Virginia Beach, Virginia. She may be trying to travel to Philadelphia
Mathew Austin
15-year-old Matthew Austin was reported missing on Oct. 5 from Abilene, TX.
Aniya Daward
15-year-old Aniya Daward was reported missing on May 18 from Batavia, New York. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and had a nose ring.
Hassan Nelson
14-year-old Hassan Nelson was reported missing on Oct. 1 from Virginia Beach, VA.
Zymarion Hinson
13-year-old Zymarion Hinson was reported missing on Oct. 1 from Cocoa, FL. Zymarion may still be in the local area. He may use the date of birth June 7, 2008.
Andrea Cain
16-year-old Andrea Cain was reported missing on Sept. 30, from Clarksburg, MD. She was last seen in Clarksburg, Montgomery County, Maryland on September 30, 2021. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, red and white checkered “Vans”, and carrying a pink purse.
Jayla Nickerson
15-year-old Jayla Nickerson was reported missing on Sept 30 from Cleveland, OH. She may use the date of birth 1/19/2006.
Sean Lewis, Jr
15-year-old Sean Lewis, Jr was reported missing on Sept. 29 from Newport News, VA.
Damari Hall
16-year-old Damari Hall was reported missing on Sept. 29 from Hampton, VA. Damari has a tattoo of a rose on his right hand, tattoo that says “jubrea” on his left forearm, a scar on the right side of his neck, and a scar on the left side of his head. He requires medication and may be in need of medical attention.
Yasmine Shamblin
15-year-old Yasmine Shamblin was reported missing on Sept. 28 from Tupelo, MS.
Ricki’a Jackson
18-year-old Ricki’a Jackson was reported missing on May 15 from Carrollton, Texas. Jackson has a tattoo of a butterfly on her neck and other tattoos on both arms.
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