Amarre French

Amarre’s work has been empowering people in rural areas. She is a college student studying Business Administration. Her goal is to help the world become more equitable and just.

Krystal Ruiz

Krystal has overcome substance abuse and many other life challenges. She now works for an outpatient mental health agency and is enrolled in courses to obtain her developmental disability certificate certified substance abuse counselor certificate.

Erin Blagrove 

Erin is a rising junior at North Carolina A&T State University majoring in kinesiology. As a previous Justice League fellow, she led a food drive to help housing insecure people, many of them justice-involved, and has authored several blog posts for Emancipate NC on court observation and more.

Courtney Crudup

As founder and CEO of the non-profit Motivating Others to Believe in Life, Courtney helps children and young adults reach success. She prides herself on community work like feeding the elderly and less fortunate. She also has worked as a lead canvasser for successful campaigns in rural areas.

Crystal Davis

Crystal was born and raised in Guilford County with a commitment to politics and serving humanity. She is the founder of The Book of Humanity nonprofit, has created several programs to meet the needs of the community, and has served in organizations ranging from the NAACP to Working Families Party.

Percy Rogers

Percy is a father, owner of a shirt printing company, and a lifelong advocate for justice. Growing up on the South Side of Raleigh, NC, he’s seen a lot of wrongs and a lot of good done as well, but not enough change. He’s hoping to be a part of more change.

Jenny McKenney

Jenny is from Morganton, NC, but now calls Raleigh home. She is a survivor of sexual violence and the harm of a criminal legal system ill-equipped to address it. She envisions a world where people who have been harmed, and those who have caused harm, can heal and where communities are restored, especially those most impacted by racial and systemic violence.

Jaymond Bryant-Herron

Jaymond is a community organizer and founder of Community Civil Activist in Concord, NC. He advocates for people across NC by calling for justice reform and bringing awareness to injustice. Jaymond believes in ending mass incarceration, decriminalizing all drugs, and restoring human rights and dignity to all people.

Kyla Holton

Kyla is a rising junior and honors student at NC A&T State University studying Liberal Studies with a concentration in Pre-Law and a minor in English. She aspires to attend law school and work in public policy. Her passion is building power within people, not over people.

Latisha Facyson

Latisha is a mom, a district organizer for Durham Beyond Policing, a peer support specialist, the owner of a nonprofit called L.O.S.T, and director of Redirect Youth Talent. She loves her community and the youth that are our future.

Mia Dickens 

Mia is a junior at North Carolina A&T State University from Richmond, VA. She has witnessed the effects of incarceration on the young black youth in her community. She strives to become a criminal defense attorney with concentration in juvenile law.

April Short

April is a dedicated advocate for social and environmental justice, having helped various campaigns that aimed to address systemic issues and promote social change. Through her involvement, she discovered the power of collective action, the importance of community engagement, and how education and empowerment are crucial to successful movements.