by operations | Jul 19, 2023 | Emancipate NC News
Phillip Vance Smith, II, is a long-time friend of Emancipate NC. Last week, he was featured in a fascinating episode of the popular and award-winning podcast, CRIMINAL, about prison newspapers. Phillip is the editor of the Nash News, one of only 26 surviving prison...
by operations | Jul 19, 2023 | Emancipate NC News, Policing
In May, Team Emancipate met with attorneys from the U.S. Department of Justice to urge them to open an investigation into the Raleigh Police Department. RPD’s ongoing practices violate the civil rights of residents on a regular basis. As the USDOJ Civil Rights...
by operations | Jul 6, 2023 | Emancipate NC News, Policing
Team Emancipate has supported too many families of people killed by police, when an unarmed response could have de-escalated the situation and saved lives. We have talked to too many community members frightened to dial 911 when their loved ones are in crisis...
by operations | Jul 6, 2023 | Emancipate NC News, Policing
Since James Lanier was killed by police in Wallace, North Carolina (Duplin County) earlier this year, his family and friends have struggled with grief and the search for meaning in this tragedy. Team Emancipate has worked with the family in efforts to demand...
by operations | Jul 6, 2023 | Emancipate NC News
The Justice League brings together youth and adults impacted by over-policing and the carceral state to build community and build campaign and leadership skills. We are thrilled to welcome the 2023 cohort, with members from at least 13 counties in North Carolina....
