Witnesses - Joy (Beyond the sound of my voice)

The National Bail Out is a Black-led and Black-centered collective of abolitionist organizers, lawyers, and activists building a community-based movement to support our folks in abolishing pretrial detention systems and dismantling the prison industrial complex. They are people who have been impacted by cages — either by being in them themselves or witnessing their families and loved ones be encaged. They are queer, trans, young, elder, and immigrant.

The collective coordinates the Mama’s Day Bail Outs, where they bail out as many Black Mamas and caregivers as we can so they can spend Mother’s Day with their families where they belong! They provide fellowship and employment opportunities for those they bail out to support their growth and create a national community of leaders who have experienced incarceration. They also work with groups across the country to support ongoing bail reform efforts and create resources for organizers and advocates interested in ending pretrial detention.

To find out more about National Bail Out, please visit www.nationalbailout.org. All proceeds from this album will be donated to National Bail Out every month to help them achieve their mission. As always, thank you for your generosity and support.