Hey friends!

This month, Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU) is calling on UUs and UU-adjacent folks to get involved in the fight to end money bail. To that end, BLUU is hosting a live panel discussion on their Facebook page on April 28. They have asked ARE to help folks who are white to organize in-person watch parties in your congregations and communities to raise awareness about the harm endured by black women, children, and caregivers at the hands of the money bail system in our country.

ARE is on hand to help you organize these efforts responsibly. Please reach out to us to let us know you plan to organize an action!

Live Panel Watch Parties will be followed up by an in-person moderated discussion period with a local moderator from your community (a discussion guide will be sent to you). Participants are also being asked to donate to the bail fund that will be used to bail out black women across the country.

Organizing a solidarity action in your congregation is an excellent way to

• Learn more about the money bail system that props up the prison industrial complex.
• Deepen our commitment to following the lead of black and brown folks in the UU movement.
• Create change that directly improves the lives of black women.
• Live into our UU principles.

Learn more about the Babies and Bailouts Action and how to get involved on our website!