by operations | Jul 19, 2023 | Emancipate NC News, Policing
On Monday evening, PBS NewsHour aired a national special on the danger of Taser weapons in the hands of police. Highlighting the story of Darryl Tyree Williams, and featuring the voices of his mother, Sonya Williams, and Dawn Blagrove, the story raises concerns that...
by operations | Jul 19, 2023 | Emancipate NC News, Policing
Stories like that of Darryl Tyree Williams are why we’re fighting to bring unarmed crisis response to Raleigh. What if Raleigh had HEART? Here are some updates from the campaign the past 2 weeks! Last week, Jaelyn Miller and Kerwin Pittman met with Raleigh City...
by operations | Jul 19, 2023 | Emancipate NC News, Family Regulation
Last week, Toia Potts presented the final proposal for transforming foster care and the abuse/neglect/dependency courtroom to the Durham Safety and Wellness Taskforce. The proposal is designed to ensure Durham County’s A/N/D courtroom and child welfare system respect...
by operations | Jul 19, 2023 | Don't Plead to Weed, Emancipate NC News, Events, Policing
Team Emancipate will celebrate this year’s wins with a block party across the street from 912 W 5th Street, Greenville, NC on July 29 from 3-8 pm. Please join us at this family friendly event, with bounce house, music, and refreshments. We’ll have information...
by operations | Jul 19, 2023 | Emancipate NC News, Events
On Saturday, July 22, from 11-3 pm, Cierra Cobb will join partners from I Will Survive, Fulton County BHDD, Anthem-Elevance Health, and Dragon Boat Atlanta, for an online event to raise awareness about mental health for “National Minority Mental Health Awareness...
