The Bail Project

Dear Beta-Omega community, members and alumni, friends and family, 


People of color have played an enormous role in the Beta-Omega chapter ever since Clifton  Arrington was first initiated in 1968 as the first Black member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity nationally, defying the in-person protests of other chapters and of national fraternity leadership at the time. In keeping with our values of diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, it is absolutely imperative that we all do everything we can to end the pervasive oppression within our society, and for this reason we are asking for anything you can contribute to our GoFundMe, over the next two days (June 4-5), with all money going to the Bail Project. The Bail Project is an organization that pays the cash bail of low income Americans, and works to end the bail system that disproportionately affects people of color. Amidst nationwide protests over racialized police brutality, we find this to be especially relevant. Please help us do our part in combating this oppression, and consider donating.

More information about The Bail Project, Inc.: The Bail Project is a new non-profit organization designed to combat mass incarceration by disrupting the money bail system, one person at a time. Over the next five years, The Bail Project will work with local partners to open dozens of sites in high-need jurisdictions and pay bail for tens of thousands of low-income people, reducing the human suffering caused by unaffordable cash bail and building on the work of grassroots groups and movements for decarceration and racial justice.

Global artist Katini is hosting a (private + distanced) benefit concert for racial justice, with all proceeds going to the Bail Project, an organization that resists the criminalization of race and poverty. When the money is paid back, it is then re-used, so $1 can help up to 15 people have a fair shot.

For those unable to attend in person, we appreciate your support via GoFundMe. Tax Receipts will be sent.

The Bail Project is a national nonprofit organization that provides free bail assistance to thousands of low-income Americans every year, reuniting families and restoring the presumption of innocence. We believe that paying bail for someone in need is an act of resistance against a system that criminalizes race and poverty and an act of solidarity with local communities and movements for decarceration.

More information about The Bail Project: The Bail Project is a national nonprofit organization that provides free bail assistance to thousands of low-income Americans every year, reuniting families and restoring the presumption of innocence. We believe that paying bail for someone in need is an act of resistance against a system that criminalizes race and poverty and an act of solidarity with local communities and movements for decarceration.

Like so many I am completely outraged by the racism around me. I have struggled with what I can do. I come from a place of privilege and don’t see the full impact of the systemic racism in our country. I am reaching out and reading resources to help me understand the reality and where I fit in. It is my responsibility to be aware of my white privilege and understand how to use it to educate others. I cannot ignore or stay silent about the racism and discrimination around me. The Civil Rights Movement began in 1954 let’a move forward not backward.

I have decided what I can do is run, and walk. I want to raise money for  The Bail Project by running 19.54 miles on 4th of July.

Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about The Bail Project, Inc.: The Bail Project is a new non-profit organization designed to combat mass incarceration by disrupting the money bail system, one person at a time. Over the next five years, The Bail Project will work with local partners to open dozens of sites in high-need jurisdictions and pay bail for tens of thousands of low-income people, reducing the human suffering caused by unaffordable cash bail and building on the work of grassroots groups and movements for decarceration and racial justice.