Do Police Belong in Schools?

Do Police Belong in Schools?

According to Indy Week, 80 schools in Wake County, including some elementary schools, all middle schools, and nearly every high school, are employing School Resource Officers (SROs). Emancipate NC’s Elizabeth Simpson expresses concern about the punitive...
Proclamation in Honor of Sam Cooke

Proclamation in Honor of Sam Cooke

On December 16, 2024, the Durham City Council commemorated Sam Cooke’s legacy, marking 60 years since the release of A Change Is Gonna Come, one of the most significant songs in American history. Cooke wrote the song after speaking to North Carolina Central...
Protest Charges Dismissed!

Protest Charges Dismissed!

On December 19, Orange County District Attorney Jeff Nieman announced his office would dismiss the final eight cases against UNC protesters set for trial on December 20. The decision followed Judge Samantha Cabe’s written ruling that the state...
Welcome Dillon Sharpe!

Welcome Dillon Sharpe!

Dillon F. Sharpe is a civil rights attorney dedicated to defending the rights of individuals and promoting justice. He plays a vital role in Emancipate NC’s Don’t Plead to Weed campaign and passionately advocates for protesters and organizers facing...
The Emancipated CLE: 2025

The Emancipated CLE: 2025

Join us on February 7, 2025, in Durham, NC, for the 3rd annual The Emancipated CLE. This Continuing Legal Education seminar is designed for lawyers, law students, and advocates working in the movement law space. The event features five panels, offering 5.0 hours of...