Local Community Organization Bails Pregnant Black Mother Out of Jail for Mother’s Day
May 17, 2018
The mother of a 4-year-old daughter, Ms. Murphy is 8 ½ months pregnant and had been incarcerated since April 13, 2018, when she was arrested following a family domestic dispute. Murphy’s release was a coordinated effort of the National Black Mama’s Bail Out Day campaign #FreeBlackMamas that will give incarcerated mothers around the country an opportunity to spend Mother’s Day with their families and build community through gatherings that highlight the impact of inhumane and destructive bail practices on local communities.