by operations | Jun 18, 2026 | Emancipate NC News, Events
Come join Emancipate NC and the Amani Collective on June 20th as we celebrate the opening of a new community space dedicated to connection, learning, and collective growth. In the spirit of Juneteenth, we’ll gather to share our vision, introduce upcoming...
by operations | Jun 4, 2026 | Emancipate NC News
Emancipate NC is thrilled to celebrate a major milestone in the journey of former intern Caleb Barco, who has officially been sworn in as an attorney. Caleb’s commitment to justice, public service, and community advocacy has been evident throughout his academic...
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 | Emancipate NC News
Josh Shaffer of the News and Observer highlighted friend of Emancipate NC, Phillip Vance Smith’s work and recent Prison Journalist of the Year Award: Last week, Smith took Prison Journalist of the Year honors at the Stillwater Awards, presented in part by the Society...
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 | May 21, 2026 | Emancipate NC News
Emancipate NC Executive Director Dawn Blagrove recently joined a virtual town hall hosted by Common Cause North Carolina to discuss the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Callais case and what it means for voters in North Carolina and across the South....
