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
“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...
A Win Against Facebook and Instagram
In our last newsletter, we shared that on June 16, 2026, Meta Platforms permanently disabled the Facebook and Instagram accounts of Durham-based...
CLUB ERA & NAOMI DIX SUE META CORPORATION FOR FALSE ALLEGATIONS, WRONGFULLY DISABLING INSTAGRAM PAGE
On June 16, 2026, without any coherent basis, reason, explanation, or process, Meta Platforms permanently disabled the Facebook and Instagram...
In Her Own Words: A Powerful Reflection on Intersex and Transgender People Behind Bars
We encourage you to read a compelling piece by Ashlee Inscoe, published in Scalawag Magazine, that offers a deeply personal perspective on identity,...
Dawn Blagrove Speaks Out Against Voter Suppression at the North Carolina General Assembly
On June 16, Emancipate NC Executive Director Dawn Blagrove joined advocates and community leaders at the North Carolina General Assembly to oppose...
The Illusion of the Second Chance: Karmelo Anthony
By Johna T. Speller Emancipate NC Intern The concept of second chances is widely celebrated in our society, yet in the American criminal...
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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.