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Victory for Equal Protection in Tyrrell County

Victory for Equal Protection in Tyrrell County

In a ground-breaking win for Equal Protection, a U.S. district judge, James Denver III, ruled that Black residents of Tyrrell County may proceed with their lawsuit to remove the Confederate monument in front of their courthouse. The County tried to dismiss the...

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Community Gathers for Cannabis Reform Conversation

Community Gathers for Cannabis Reform Conversation

On May 19, 2025, the Child and Family Action Coalition hosted a powerful community forum focused on Cannabis Reform — highlighting how current cannabis laws are harming Black and Brown families across North Carolina. The conversation, led...

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Sheriff Birkhead Dodges Accountability at Town Hall in Bahama

Sheriff Birkhead Dodges Accountability at Town Hall in Bahama

This week, Emancipate NC traveled to the Bahama Ruritan Club to attend a town hall held by Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead. Despite repeated requests from community leaders to hold public dialogue in central Durham, the Sheriff chose instead to speak in Bahama...

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Cannabis Reform Issue Forum

Cannabis Reform Issue Forum

Join the Child & Family Action Coalition for our next community meeting on Monday, May 19, as we dive into the urgent issue of how cannabis laws are weaponized to surveil families and justify family separation. We’ll share updates on the coalition’s work to...

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With, Without, and Against the State

With, Without, and Against the State

“We keep us safe” is a familiar refrain in progressive spaces — and one we hold close at Emancipate NC. Like so many of our partners across North Carolina and beyond, we fight every day — with everything we’ve got — to ensure safety and justice for our communities....

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Support Meaningful Opportunities for Rehabilitation

Support Meaningful Opportunities for Rehabilitation

Commentary by Phillip Vance Smith, II North Carolina lawmakers sponsored the Prison Resources Repurposing Act (PRRA) for the third time as NC Senate Bill 681 on March 25. As an incarcerated man who has been serving life without parole (LWOP) for murder since 2002,...

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Off-Probation Celebration Party for La’Dainian Fuller

Off-Probation Celebration Party for La’Dainian Fuller

Join us on Saturday, June 28 in Gastonia, NC to celebrate a hard-won milestone: La’Dainian Fuller is finally off probation. At just 15 years old, La’Dainian witnessed a police officer kick and abuse his twin brother during an aggressive stop over street closures for a...

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NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Gala

NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Gala

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the NAACP Gastonia Branch 5394-B hosts its Freedom Fund Awards Gala on Saturday, June 21, 2025 — featuring keynote speaker Dawn Blagrove of Emancipate NC, alongside special guest Dr....

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Charting Our Course Through a Crisis

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...

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Breaking the Chains

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...

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Dillon’s Monthly Wellness Check-in

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...

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