On September 27, 2025, Emancipate NC hosted a truly memorable evening at our “50 Years of Resistance, 50 Years of Resilience” event, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our community. From attendees to volunteers, and especially our generous sponsors, thank you for standing with us as we honored our past, reflected on how far we’ve come, and strengthened our resolve for the work ahead.
The night was a powerful reminder of the courage, dedication, and resilience that have fueled Emancipate NC for five decades. Together, we celebrated our history while building the foundation for the next chapter of advocacy and social justice.
We are thrilled to share that thanks to your generous contributions, we not only met but exceeded our fundraising goal! Your support ensures that Emancipate NC can continue empowering communities, advocating for equity, and fighting for justice in the years to come.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank everyone who attended, contributed, and celebrated this milestone with us. The strength of our movement comes from you—our supporters, allies, and partners—and we are inspired to continue the fight ahead with renewed energy and commitment.
Recognizing our Sponsors!
- NC Community Foundation
- The Heising Simon Foundation
- Ben Crump
- Southern Vision Alliance
- NC Black Alliance
- Piece by Piece
- Common Cause
- Sailor Jones
- Forward Justice
- Chi-Ante Jones
- Cypress Fund
- ACLU, Grace Peter
- Sharon Farb
- Steve Schewel & Lao Rubert
- Nicole Johnson
- Aida Bozzo
- Marilyn Butler
- Kenny Dalsheimer
- Piper Fund
Here’s to the next 50 years of resistance, resilience, and collective action!