by operations | Oct 15, 2026 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News
Phillip Vance Smith II recently shared new work published in Narratively “In Prison, I Finally Shared the Story That Had Haunted Me for Years”. Phill writes: “This is the first time that my creative nonfiction has been published by such a prestigious...
by operations | Jun 18, 2026 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News
By Johna T. Speller Emancipate NC Intern The concept of second chances is widely celebrated in our society, yet in the American criminal justice system, it remains a luxury dictated by race. When students fail an assignment, teachers offer make-up opportunities;...
by operations | Jun 4, 2026 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News
Emancipate NC is proud to celebrate the recognition of Team Emancipate member Kerwin Pittman, whose innovative work to support people returning home after incarceration was recently highlighted by First Lady of North Carolina, Anna Stein. In a recent statement, First...
by operations | Jun 4, 2026 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News
Emancipate NC has been involved from the beginning in a major legal challenge to a South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) policy that severely restricts access to books for incarcerated people. Elizabeth Simpson, Strategic Director at Emancipate NC, has...
by operations | Apr 23, 2026 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News
At this year’s North Carolina Rehabilitation and Reentry Conference, Kerwin Pittman stood not just as a speaker, but as a powerful testament to the transformative potential of second chances. His presence on the stage marked a full-circle moment—one that resonated...
by operations | Mar 12, 2026 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News
Several weeks ago, we shared the incredible video that Kerwin Pittman created to highlight his purchase of a former prison. Now more people know what we always have, Kerwin is changing the world. Team Emancipate is proud of you and your work, Kerwin! Read the story on...
