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 | Apr 23, 2026 | Emancipate NC News
Dawn Blagrove spoke with ABC11 regarding a recent release of data showing that juvenile crime in Wake County is on the decline. “It’s very encouraging that the numbers are going down,” Blagrove said. “But we need to start addressing this issue...
by operations | Apr 23, 2026 | Emancipate NC News
The 20th Annual NC Black Summit, hosted by NC Black Alliance, is set to convene leaders, advocates, and community members for a powerful gathering focused on strengthening Black civic engagement across the state. This year’s summit marks two decades of building,...
by operations | Mar 26, 2026 | Emancipate NC News
Proteus Fund recently highlighted Emancipate NC’s work—alongside Muslim Advocates—defending student protestors in North Carolina. The feature points to a major legal victory: a federal court blocked the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from enforcing...
by operations | Mar 26, 2026 | Emancipate NC News
Emancipate NC, alongside the ACLU of North Carolina, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction and requested class certification in a lawsuit challenging a harmful provision of House Bill 805. Passed in 2025 despite a veto by Josh Stein, the law restricts access...
by operations | Mar 26, 2026 | Emancipate NC News, Family Regulation
Emancipate NC proudly celebrates Toia Potts, who recently delivered a powerful TEDx Talk at TEDxLake Alfred. In “Motherhood Cannot Be Erased By The State,” Toia challenges the legal and social frameworks that attempt to sever the bonds between parents and their...
