Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, in connection with the grassroots bailout organization, The Love Project 404, made it possible for some men behind bars to spend Father’s Day 2020 at home.
Since its inception three years ago, the Freedom Day Bailout has raised enough money for dozens — many who are in need of treatment or rehabilitation — to make bail. Organizers told “Morning Edition” host Lisa Rayam that 10 men made it out of Fulton and DeKalb jails on Friday to see their families.
Ebenezer’s social justice chair, Tiffany Roberts, said this time around had special meaning in wake of the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks by Atlanta police; Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot and killed by armed white men near Brunswick, Georgia; and ongoing protests over police violence nationwide.
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