Dismantling Structural Racism and Mass Incarceration Across North Carolina
Through community education, narrative shift, and litigation, Emancipate NC supports North Carolina’s people as they free themselves from mass incarceration and structural racism.
Don’t Plead to Weed
Protect your rights. Learn what you need to know about illegal weed and legal hemp at our resource site.
Carolina Parent Defenders
Our sister organization was founded by Toia and Elizabeth, a directly-impacted mom and her lawyer. CPD defends parents against involuntary separation from their kids.
Report an Encounter
Were you a victim of a police encounter? Report it on Emancipate NC’s Police Encounter Database!
Raleigh HEART
Get involved in the community-driven initiative to decrease the number of armed police encounters with community members experiencing mental health crises.
Latest News and Updates
Executive Director Dawn Blagrove to be Honored in October
The North Carolina A. Philip Randolph Institute, Inc. (NCAPRI) will be honoring Dawn as their Community Leader Award recipient at their 49th Annual...
Apply Now: 2025–2026 Justice League Fellowship
Emancipate NC is thrilled to announce that applications are open for the 2025–2026 Justice League Fellowship! What is the Justice League? The...
Greenville Free Legal Information Fridays: August 29 and September 19
Get informed. Stay empowered. On Friday, August 29 and Friday, September 19, 2025, join Emancipate NC’s Dedan Waciuri and Attorney Dillon Sharpe at...
Save the Date: September 27, 2025!
For five decades, Emancipate NC has worked alongside communities to dismantle systemic racism, fight mass incarceration, and build true liberation....
Free Legal Information Friday
📅 August 22, 2025 & August 29, 2025 🕓 4:00 – 7:00 PM 📍 The Office – 804 West 5th Street, Greenville, NC Emancipate NC’s Dedan Waciuri and...
Pack The Court for James Richardson, Sr. – August 26
James Richardson Sr. has been wrongfully incarcerated for more than 15 years for crimes he did not commit. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, James...
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Through community education and mobilization, we work to dismantle structural racism and mass incarceration in North Carolina. Your gift today helps us fight for a just future.