by operations | Nov 20, 2024 | Emancipate NC News
In early 2023, Emancipate NC launched the Raleigh HEART Coalition, a diverse group of stakeholders all dedicated to bringing unarmed, compassionate, alternative crisis response to the City of Raleigh. This effort was modeled after the successful HEART program in...
by operations | Nov 20, 2024 | Emancipate NC News
City pays $100,000 to 10-year-old autistic child and his mother to resolve lawsuit The City of New Bern has made significant revisions to its policies governing involuntary commitments (IVCs) and agreed to pay $100,000 to a 10-year-old child and his mother who were...
by operations | Nov 20, 2024 | Emancipate NC News
Dear Friends: We are truly in our feelings at Emancipate NC. The worst scenario has come to pass. The majority of our countrymen chose to abandon democracy and embrace hate. We cannot be afraid to say the truth aloud. Those who want to see us disappear are not...
by operations | Oct 30, 2024 | Emancipate NC News, Family Regulation
Over the summer Toia Potts testified to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights for North Carolina about her unjust experiences in the child welfare system. Yesterday, one commissioner, Gregory Wallace, spoke up about her case to discount her, stating that the termination...
by operations | Oct 30, 2024 | Emancipate NC News
Throughout this election season, Dawn Blagrove has toured North Carolina to train residents on their rights in the electoral system. Last week, Dawn spoke to a group of teens and parents at Jack and Jill of America Capital City Chapter. The stakes for this election...
by operations | Oct 30, 2024 | Emancipate NC News, Policing
What does it take for a city to hold its own accountable? On Friday, Oct 25, Emancipate NC held a press conference in response to the demotion of RPD Officer Twiddy who had a long and problematic track record with the Black community. Because of NC laws denying...
