Upcoming Events

Free virtual CLE

April 19 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. —  sponsored by Sheriffs for Trusting Communities about “Litigating Wrongful Deaths in North Carolina’s Jails.” Elizabeth Simpson will speak about strategies for investigating wrongful deaths that happen in jail. Six North Carolina CLE credits pending. Register at:

Four Twenty –  Don’t Plead to Weed

Greenville, NC: 3:00 PM at 804 West 5th Street. In Greenville, Emancipate NC Organizer Dedan Wacirui will celebrate his birthday with the whole community at a block party with music, food, snow cones, and activities for all ages. If you’re in Greenville or nearby, you won’t want to miss it! 

Charlotte, NC: Details forthcoming. Stay tuned to our social media for updates!

Versus from Within

April 21, 2024, from 3:30-5:30 PM. Event to benefit the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. There will be live music, refreshments, art, and performances showcasing the creativity of incarcerated people on North Carolina’s death row.  

Register for more details. https://actionnetwork.org/events/nccadp-celebration-and-benefit/

City of Fayetteville Public Safety Summit

April 30, 2024 — Emancipate NC will present to Fayetteville about the benefits of an Alternative Crisis Response program

Black Mothers March on the White House

May 12  — Emancipate NC is a co-sponsor of this annual event to bring attention to the terror that Child Protective Services has wrought on Black families under the guise of protecting children. Register here: