The Justice Fund helps provide legal representation and advocacy for those with little to no resources. It also supports MBA's mission and endeavor to seek justice for all.

Isaiah, a 14-year-old, autistic child, was harassed for not having his emotional support dog on a leash. He was stopped three times by this Topeka Police Officer. We believe the Officer's interaction, take down and use of handcuffs, was excessive and unwarranted.

Follow story at links below:

https://thefreethoughtproject.com/boy-autism-attacked-dog-pepper-sprayed-leash/ 

https://www.wibw.com/2020/09/21/tpd-responds-to-request-for-information-after-teen-caught-on-camera-in-handcuffs/ 

https://www.wibw.com/2020/09/23/mother-says-handcuffing-of-son-does-not-promote-trusting-relationships-with-tpd/?fbclid=IwAR3L1Cow-uutilIIQ1v1ILW9crurEN-qBzLHZ7di2FKbzt9sFpU2lmoCXjg 

Nevaeh Thomas was brutally attacked by a Caucasian child while on a playdate with her friends. The assailant used racial slurs before hitting her in the face with a steel pole.  

MBA is advocating for prosecution of the juvenile to the fullest extent of the law.  MBA is also standing alongside brave Nevaeh, as she uses this platform to raise awareness against hate and violence. 

Follow her story below:

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article247381950.html

https://fox4kc.com/news/familys-attorney-says-now-its-time-to-act-after-11-year-old-girl-badly-injured-in-alleged-hate-crime-incident/

https://shawneemissionpost.com/2020/09/04/we-will-not-be-quiet-family-of-11-year-old-black-girl-who-was-victim-of-allegedly-racist-attack-in-shawnee-seeks-justice-and-compassion-100523/ 

UPDATE:

 ‘We stand for little Nevaeh’ — 11-year-old Black girl rallies children against racism after being attacked in Shawnee