How do we respond when we find ourselves in a society that neglects its youth, abandons the pursuit of justice, and disregards the well-being of its citizens? It’s a stark reality that we contribute our hard-earned money to support a system that perpetuates dysfunction and oppression within our own communities.

Imagine this: You’re a mother, returning home from the grocery store with three young children eagerly waiting for you. As you approach your home, a police officer pulls you over for a minor issue like a broken tail light. You say to yourself, “Thank God this officer looks like me!” Next thing you hear is, “Ma’am, step out the car with your hands up!” To your disbelief, you’re informed of unresolved traffic tickets from two years ago, leading to your immediate arrest..

You’re now separated from your children left alone at home. You’re taken to the police station, stripped of your belongings, and deemed a threat to society, resulting in being held without bond.