My name is Vanita , and I'm a mother fighting for my son.
My son, Tamari Whitehead, is 21 years old. He was born in Brooklyn and raised between Harlem and the Bronx. Anyone who knows Tamari knows the truth about him — he is kind, sweet, respectful, and the kind of young man who would give his last penny to help someone else.
Right now, my son is incarcerated. I believe with all my heart that he is not being treated fairly by the system. I never thought I would have to ask strangers for help, but as his mother, I cannot watch the system destroy my child without fighting with everything I have.
I am raising money to hire a paid defense attorney who will actually fight for him and make sure his voice is heard.
