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.

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Don’t Plead to Weed

Protect your rights. Learn what you need to know about illegal weed and legal hemp at our resource site.

Dawn Blagrove, a Black woman in a red dress, stands smiling at a podium at the NC CRED symposium

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.

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Report an Encounter

Were you a victim of a police encounter? Report it on Emancipate NC’s Police Encounter Database!

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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

Breaking the Chains

Breaking the Chains

Team Emancipate invites you to participate in the “Breaking the Chains” webinar hosted by Meredith College. This dynamic panel discussion will delve...

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Back to Black Conference

Back to Black Conference

Last week, Emancipate NC’s Dedan Waciuri traveled to Miami, FL to attend the Back to Black conference — a powerful gathering of...

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End Solitary in Durham

End Solitary in Durham

Our friend at Duke Divinity School, Meredith Manchester, has launched a petition calling on Durham residents to demand an end to solitary...

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Support Our Work

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.