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
Proteus Fund Spotlights Emancipate NC’s Defense of Student Protestors
Proteus Fund recently highlighted Emancipate NC’s work—alongside Muslim Advocates—defending student protestors in North Carolina. The feature points...
Emancipate NC and the ACLU of NC Move to Restore Gender-Affirming Care in North Carolina Prisons
Emancipate NC, alongside the ACLU of North Carolina, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction and requested class certification in a lawsuit...
Toia Potts Featured in TEDx Talk: “Motherhood Cannot Be Erased by the State”
Emancipate NC proudly celebrates Toia Potts, who recently delivered a powerful TEDx Talk at TEDxLake Alfred. In “Motherhood Cannot Be Erased By The...
Gerrymandering Your Cousins: Dawn Blagrove’s Remarks on the North Carolina Black Alliance Podcast
In the North Carolina Black Alliance podcast episode “Gerrymandering Your Cousins,” hosts break down how the drawing of political districts can...
Kerwin Pittman’s Work Goes Viral
Several weeks ago, we shared the incredible video that Kerwin Pittman created to highlight his purchase of a former prison. Now more people know...
Dawn Blagrove’s Remarks at the 2026 Image Awards
Dawn received the prestigious Criminal Justice and Law Award at the 2026 Image Awards, hosted by the Flood Group. Congratulations, Dawn! Watch and...
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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.