In just a few months, local organizers will launch the first-ever
#FreeBlackMamas house.
Bring this vision of Black love to life.
[ [link removed] ]Yes, i support black mamas
Dear John,
Since starting three years ago, the National Bailout Collective^1^ has
bailed out over 450 Black women and caretakers across the country. In
Maryland, over 50 Black women escaped the nightmare of a jail cell.
In preparation for next year’s Black Mama's Bail Out, local organizers in
Maryland are taking their efforts to the next level by launching the
first-ever #FreeBlackMamas house. The #FreeBlackMamas house will be a
communal space for Black women to rest easy, breathe and clear their
heads, get healthy, and most importantly, build their case for when they
go back to court.
We know that getting released from jail is only half the battle. Once a
Black woman is freed, she will need to find the resources to fight her
charges, but that becomes increasingly difficult to do once her life has
been disrupted by money bail. That is why we are raising money for
#FreeBlackMamas DMV, so local activists can provide housing to recently
bailed out Black women for at least one year. The #FreeBlackMamas house
represents a chance to beat the odds.
[ [link removed] ]On this Giving Tuesday, it would mean so much to have your first-ever
donation go towards the #FreeBlackMamas house. Consider giving the gift of
peace and stability to Black mamas today.
Black women often serve as anchors for many Black families. Once a Black
woman is jailed, she is more likely to disappear into the system because
there is hardly anyone to support her. She is often alone. And while a
Black woman sits in a cage, awaiting trial, she could lose her job, her
home and in some circumstances, even her children.
Thankfully, we have another vision that is powered by our love for Black
women. In the #FreeBlackMamas house, Black women will receive access to
legal support, career coaching, and the chance to participate in wellness
programs such as art, yoga, and so much more. Black women will also be
able to connect with each other as they begin to navigate the criminal
legal system. This is Black love in action. This is what true community
looks like. And this is where you come in, John. We need your
support to make it happen.
If we raise $20,000 in the next 4 weeks, the #FreeBlackMamas House can get
off to a good start. Here's how.
* If 25 people give $25 then the cost of groceries will be covered for
at least one month.
* If 50 people give $50 then Black mamas will not have to worry about
childcare expenses as they work to rebuild their lives.
* If 100 people give $100 then Black women will have a guaranteed roof
over their heads in 2020.
[ [link removed] ]Even if you are unable to give the suggested amounts above -- no
worries. No donation is too small. We still need your help to bring this
vision of Black love to life. Chip in $5 to support the #FreeBlackMamas
house.
For too long, the money bail system has wreaked havoc in our community. In
fact, the two billion dollar bail bond industry is quite literally
profiting from the separation and destruction of Black families. But we
are creating something new -- something more powerful with the
#FreeBlackMamas house. Since we started doing Mama’s Day Bailouts 458
women have been reunited with their families. We can do so much more --
but it starts with your contribution.
[ [link removed] ]Let’s keep going in our fight to end money bail. And let’s keep
supporting Black mamas. Donate to the #FreeBlackMamas house.
Until justice is real,
-- Clarise, Rashad, Arisha, Scott, Erika, Malachi, Marybeth, Madison,
Leonard, Marena, Tamar, Neosho and the rest of the Color Of Change team
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References:
1. [ [link removed] ]National Bailout Collective. 2019.
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