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
Dawn Blagrove Raises Constitutional Concerns in Public News Service Feature on Police Tracking Technology
Emancipate NC Executive Director Dawn Blagrove is continuing to raise concerns about the constitutional implications of new police surveillance...
Update: The Concerned Citizens of Tyrell County v. Tyrrell County
A federal judge has rejected Tyrrell County’s attempt to block depositions from current and former county commissioners in an ongoing lawsuit...
Dawn Blagrove Speaks to the Johnston County Democratic Party
Community members and local leaders gathered for a dynamic program hosted by the Democratic Women of Johnston County, the Young Democrats of...
The Emancipated CLE is TOMORROW!
We invite you to join us for the EMANCIPATED CLE on February 27 in Durham — a full day of learning, connection, and practical tools for...
Toia Potts Speaks at The Manifesto of Child Welfare in the 21st Century Webinar
We are proud to share that Emancipate NC Organizer Toia Potts was recently a featured speaker in The Manifesto of Child Welfare in the 21st Century...
A Reflection by Executive Director Dawn Blagrove
"Restoring Justice" 20x24 acrylic by Dawn Blagrove As an attorney, this moment in American history is frightening and upending. The rule of law...
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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.