This July 4th, as the country attends cookouts, enjoys the fireworks and reflects on, “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” -- hundreds of thousands of Black people are locked up behind bars and separated from loved ones. Black children are forced to navigate the world without their parents. And entire communities are left in the wake of mass incarceration. On this July 4th, we are reminded of a stark and painful truth -- so many of our people are not free.
With thousands of Black people locked in cages, we have been doing everything in our power to tear down the walls that keep our people alone and separated from beloved community. Over the years, we have helped Black mothers escape the nightmare of money bail, stopped corporations from making millions off the suffering of Black people, and pushed elected officials to make systemic changes on bail, marijuana, and immigration.
Our work is making a real impact, but we need your support to continue.