MYTH: Most people in jail have been found guilty of a crime.
FACT: An average of 60% of people held in local jails have not been convicted of the crime they are accused of and are there because they are unable to pay bail.
If you were arrested for a minor offense, do you or someone who loves and supports you have the money on hand to bail you out?
Nearly 80% of black women in jail are there for minor offenses.
Please join me in contributing to the Black August Bail Out Action. This is something you can do to make a difference. In honor of Black August, Asheville is throwing down to FREE Black Mamas/Caregivers & Queer & Trans Folks who are in our jails! To financially contribute to this work, follow this link and make sure that you select Asheville, NC under the “Bail Out” allocation. Click here to learn more. THANK YOU!
