Stand With Mishawnna: Discrimination at Club Mona Miami Fl

Help Me Fight Back: Legal Fund for Civil Rights Discrimination Case

My name is Mishawnna Bynum, and I’m raising funds to cover legal expenses in a civil rights discrimination case that has deeply affected me — and sparked national attention.

On June 26, 2025, I was denied entry to Club Mona Miami by a promoter who told me, in front of witnesses, that I was “too dark and too thick” to be allowed inside. As a Black woman living with lupus, this moment was deeply painful, humiliating, and unacceptable.

This wasn’t just offensive — it was discriminatory, and it violated both my civil rights and protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Since sharing my story publicly, the incident has been viewed over 3 million times on social media, generating widespread concern and calls for accountability.

I have taken action:

• I’ve retained a civil rights attorney to pursue this case seriously.

• I’ve filed formal complaints with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Florida Commission on Human Relations.

• I’ve asked for a written response and policy clarification from the club’s management.

But legal action is expensive.

To move forward, I urgently need help covering:

• Attorney retainers and hourly legal fees

• Filing and court costs

• Expert witnesses or investigative expenses, if needed

My goal is to raise $6000 to cover the legal costs of this civil rights case. Any amount you contribute — large or small — helps me take a stand not only for myself, but for others who’ve been treated unfairly and told their identity is not “welcome.”

Thank you for standing with me. Justice deserves a voice — and I’m speaking up.

— Mishawnna Bynum & Angel Chima-Orji (Both Featured in Video)