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The Jackson County Bar Association – Kansas City, Missouri
The Jackson County Bar Association (JCBA) is a voluntary bar association comprised primarily of African-American attorneys from throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Founded in 1912, Jackson County Bar Association was established at a time when African-American lawyers were not allowed to join the American Bar Association (ABA) or the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA). The purpose of the Jackson County Bar Association, then and now, is to be a resource for its members; to work to ensure justice and equal opportunity for the African-American community; improve the administration of justice; preserve the independence of the judiciary, improve the economic conditions of all citizens of Missouri; uphold the honor of the legal profession; and protect the civil and political rights of the citizens and residents of the State of Missouri.
The Jackson County Bar Association has a website (jacksoncountybar.com) and it details the names of the officers and committees. There is a job and scholarship section. A calendar of events shows the activities that are coming up in the next 3 months for the organization.
Each year, the Jackson County Bar Association hosts an annual banquet called the Judge Kit Carson Roque Scholarship Banquet. The purpose is to raise funds for the Judge Kit Carson Roque, Jr. Scholarships. These scholarships were created in 1998 to honor the late Judge Kit Carson Roque, Jr., and are presented annually to deserving law students from UMKC, MU, KU and/or Washburn who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and community service. Through the awarding of scholarships, the Jackson County Bar Association is trying to do its part to help the next generation of lawyers make it through law school.
One of the other highlights of the Banquet is the presentation of the Judge Lewis W. Clymer Award, given annually to a minority attorney in recognition of their service to the community and promotion of the integrity of the legal profession.
To find information about African American lawyers in Missouri, visit: missouriblackattorney.com
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I don’t know where to turn. I’m sorry to bother you but I need some direction. I had a reaccuring tumor and needed my ex-husband to watch over our children while I recovered. I am in Michigan and my ex is in Branson, Missouri.
My son DiMarcco Hutchinson was 16, never had been in any trouble and never was a troublemaker. Unfortunatly, my ex is self absorbed and decided to leave our children alone in Missouri for four months to fend for themself while he left for South Carolina. My middle son (who was to go to college there) had to get them a apartment and a Subway job to support them at 19.
They depended on people they met in this comlex because they had no public transportation. They were 2 of 16 blacks in the city. I am not pulling a race card but I find what I am about to convey to you to be excessive.
August 31, 2010 (my son) DiMarcco, was picked up by a 5 teens (4 black 1 white) who were trying to buy marijanna. I say this in sincerety, DiMarcco doesn’t smoke weed. This is only because my ex is a alcoholic and recovering drug addict.
DiMarcco rode with these teens who were short $10. He offered his money. At this point the teens went to meet another young lady who knew where to buy (she was white), she directed them to a 24 year old (who was white) who took $30 for the buy. The 24 year old didn’t return.
The driver rode around until they found the 24 year olds home to get their money back. When they did, three of the passengers including my son DiMarcco got out and fought with 24 year old. DiMarcco confessed he struck the 24 year old twice because he didn’t want to do it but he was with the group.
The 24 year old dropped the charges we believe because of the drug buy. Later the Taney County Sheriff’s department picked the charges back up and issued a warrent in October 2010. The 24 year old moved to Florida and the young lady who directed the group of teens to him has left town. DiMarcco and one other of the 6 in the group turned themself in. Taney County in charging him with a felony assult that carries 15 years. He’s 17 now and they want to try him as a adult.
What doesn’t help in September, while in school a student called him a nigger, and DiMarcco hit him once. They have come to his fathers apartment and picked him up today at 7am and he won’t go to court until November 17th, 2010 without visitors. I can’t get there to assist him is there any direction you could give me. I heard this is the town connected with the Dred Scott ruling and I am afraid for my son.
Sincerly,
Ms. Kimon Hutchinson
24551 Lathrup Blvd
Southfield, MI 48075
313-293-0165