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Charting Our Course Through a Crisis
Mark your calendars! The 19th Annual NC Black Summit takes place April 17–18 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree — and this year’s gathering is more important than ever. In the wake of a high-stakes election cycle, this Summit offers space to regroup, recommit, and...
Breaking the Chains
Team Emancipate invites you to participate in the “Breaking the Chains” webinar hosted by Meredith College. This dynamic panel discussion will delve into the devastating impact of overcriminalization and harsh sentencing laws on vulnerable communities, while...
Dillon’s Monthly Wellness Check-in
At Emancipate NC, we know that advocacy requires endurance — and endurance requires care. That’s why we’re creating intentional space for reflection, connection, and healing. Starting this Sunday, join us for our first monthly Wellness Check-In! 🧘♂️ What: A virtual...
Back to Black Conference
Last week, Emancipate NC’s Dedan Waciuri traveled to Miami, FL to attend the Back to Black conference — a powerful gathering of organizers, thinkers, and grassroots leaders committed to advancing Black political power across the South. The...
More on Griffin’s Racist Past (and Present)
This week, the captive North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a cowardly, unsigned per curiam opinion — a move designed to hand a critical North Carolina Supreme Court election to a corrupt candidate. Why? Because Republicans know they can’t win...
End Solitary in Durham
Our friend at Duke Divinity School, Meredith Manchester, has launched a petition calling on Durham residents to demand an end to solitary confinement at the Durham County jail. Sheriff Clarence Birkhead — who brands himself as a progressive — insists that “solitary...
Don’t Forget to Report the Police
Thanks to Attorneys Jaelyn Miller, Ian Mance, and Dillon Sharpe — along with Intern Jared Nava — Team Emancipate secured the dismissal of all charges this week for a client in Pitt County. This victory began with a report submitted through our Report the Police...
Emancipate NC Settles Alamance Protest Case
In 2019, members of the group Never Again Action held a traditional Jewish mourning ceremony outside the Alamance County Detention Center. The vigil was organized to honor the memory of immigrants who died in ICE custody during the first Trump administration. Without...
Register Today: In Our Court
Join us on Saturday, April 12, at NCCU Law School in Durham for a day-long conference dedicated to exploring the pivotal role of North Carolina’s judiciary in the fight for justice. The event will feature interactive sessions, panel discussions, and art installations...
Stop Cop City Atlanta
Jamie Marsicano, a former legal intern with Emancipate NC, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Atlanta Police Department alongside co-plaintiff Xavier T. de Janon. The suit challenges the department’s pattern of systemic arrests and pretextual charges targeting...
Join Us: 4/15 Day
On April 15, Emancipate NC’s Dedan Waciuri and Dillon Sharpe will be in Greenville to mark 4/15 Day, a statewide action bringing attention to AOC Form 415. This critical form requires judges to assess a defendant’s ability to pay court-imposed fines and fees—a small...
Raleigh Leans on Private Security Forces
In an attempt to crack down on nightlife, the City of Raleigh has been contracting with private security companies, a dangerous practice that puts the power of the State in unaccountable hands. The INDY Week interviewed Dawn Blagrove to get Emancipate NC’s perspective...
North Carolina State Troopers Were Lying
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has dismissed 180 criminal cases after determining that two North Carolina state troopers—Garrett Macario and Matthew Morrison—lack credibility as witnesses. The decision follows a growing scandal uncovered during the...
Really! Don’t Plead to Weed
Emancipate NC attorney Dillon Sharpe secured a courtroom win on behalf of a Don’t Plead to Weed (DPTW) client in Wake County District Court. The client, who had no prior criminal record, was charged with Driving While License Revoked, Possession of a Schedule VI...
Darryl Williams Lawsuit Against Raleigh Proceeds
A federal judge has ruled that the lawsuit brought by the estate of Darryl Tyree Williams against the Raleigh Police Department can proceed, rejecting the City’s attempts to have the case dismissed. The court has ordered the parties to engage in mediation, with a...