Michigan Black Mama's Bailout
In Spring 2019, Michigan Liberation orchestrated the release of 15 Black Mothers in Michigan, who were unjustly imprisoned due to the immoral and unconstitutional practice of money bail, also known as wealth-based pretrial detention.
As we continued our efforts in 2020 to liberate more Black Mothers from the confines of the criminal legal system, we were confronted with the harsh realities faced by incarcerated individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our focus shifted towards a Covid-19 rapid response bailout, resulting in the release of 32 individuals across Michigan.
Through our actions and community organizing, we shed light on the bail bonds industry's profit-driven motives, revealed the deep-seated social injustices that contribute to involvement with the legal system, and ignited a spark for community-driven change. What began as a bailout initiative has grown into a movement for fundamental change within Michigan's criminal legal system, fueled by our unwavering commitment to effecting tangible transformation. To date, we have assisted and liberated over 122 individuals reuniting them with their families.
In collaboration with the National Bail Out, our efforts led to the liberation of Black mothers in several Michigan counties: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Kalamazoo.
Join us as we launch our 2025 Black Mamas Bailout Campaign!
Your support is more than a donation, it’s an act of liberation. By contributing, you help secure the freedom of Black mothers, Black women, gender nonconforming individuals, and fem(me)s who remain behind bars simply because they can’t afford bail, fines, or fees. Your gift brings families back together just in time for Mother’s Day and, more importantly, for the futures they deserve. Help us transform heartbreak into hope, and injustice into action.
Funds are held by Michigan Liberation, a 501(c)(4) organization. Donations are not tax-deductible. 100% of funds raised on this page will go toward this specific project. No funds raised on this page will be used to influence legislation or to support or oppose candidates for public office. Please see below for more details on the project.
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