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!
Latest News and Updates
Dawn Blagrove Joins Statewide Community Briefing on Legislative Overrides
Emancipate NC Executive Director Dawn Blagrove joined advocates from across North Carolina for a statewide community briefing following the North...
Emancipate NC Continues Fight to Protect Free Speech at UNC-Chapel Hill
Emancipate NC remains at the forefront of the legal fight to defend the constitutional rights of students and community members who were...
Dawn Blagrove to Be Honored for Outstanding Service to North Carolina
Emancipate NC is proud to celebrate Executive Director Dawn Blagrove, who will be honored for her Outstanding Service to North Carolina during the...
Emancipate NC Summer Interns
What a wonderful summer we’ve had at Emancipate NC with our three incredible interns. We are so grateful to Hannah Mitchell, Jay Pittman, and...
Welcoming April Barber Scales to the Emancipate NC Board of Directors!
April Barber Scales is a North Carolina criminal justice reform advocate, motivational speaker, and published author whose life reflects the...
“They Are Afraid Because We Are Winning”
A recent Carolina Public Press article on North Carolina's latest voting rights battles closes with a powerful message from Emancipate NC Executive...
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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.