by operations | Apr 23, 2026 | Emancipate NC News
Dawn Blagrove was honored at Bloom in Power: Embracing Our Crowns, hosted by the North Carolina A&T State University chapter of Black Girls Vote. The evening focused on building confidence, fostering community, and celebrating individuality. More than just an...
by operations | Apr 23, 2026 | Emancipate NC News
Did you know that from 2010 to 2025, the Wake County District Attorney’s Office pursued Felony Failure to Appear (FTA) charges in about 25 cases? Even more concerning, from 2017 to 2025, only Black men were charged with Felony FTA—including one of Emancipate NC’s...
by operations | Apr 23, 2026 | Emancipate NC News, Policing
Commenting in a recent News & Observer article, “Ties to Highway Patrol leadership raise questions in NC deputy’s killing” by Virginia Bridges, Dawn Blagrove, Executive Director of Emancipate NC, noted that it is highly unusual for so little information to be...
by operations | Apr 23, 2026 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News
At this year’s North Carolina Rehabilitation and Reentry Conference, Kerwin Pittman stood not just as a speaker, but as a powerful testament to the transformative potential of second chances. His presence on the stage marked a full-circle moment—one that resonated...
by operations | Apr 23, 2026 | Emancipate NC News
Dawn Blagrove spoke with ABC11 regarding a recent release of data showing that juvenile crime in Wake County is on the decline. “It’s very encouraging that the numbers are going down,” Blagrove said. “But we need to start addressing this issue...
