our mission and cause
My Better America (MBA) is founded by LaRonna Lassiter Saunders, a civil rights advocate and dual-state licensed attorney that has a passion for people and justice.
MBA is a minority-owned, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on improving the Criminal Justice System, with emphasis on Law Enforcement and Court Procedures, that disproportionately impacts poor and low-income people of color.
My Better America (MBA)
Mailing Address (only): 7111 W. 151st Street, Ste. 142, Overland Park, KS 66223
Phone: (913) 735-6150
Email: info@mybetteramerica.org
MBA is passionate about protecting, defending and preserving the individual rights and liberties of underprivileged and disenfranchised minorities (particularly black males as they make up a disproportionate percentage of the criminal justice system).
CHALLENGE - MBA identifies and challenges systemic government abuses of power through advocacy and/or litigation;
DEFEND - MBA provides free or reduced legal services for minorities that are illegally or unjustly stopped, detained and arrested by the police;
EDUCATE - MBA educates law enforcement and minorities on positive ways to interact, as well as bringing awareness to each other's perspective;
CHANGE - MBA advocates for culture change within law enforcement and the criminal Justice system.
Help Make Justice Just
Donate to the legal defense and advocacy of minorities that have suffered unjust and discriminatory treatment. Without your support they do not have the financial means to protect themselves or stand up for their rights.
