NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Committed to ending the death penalty and creating a new vision of justice
Join us at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh on August 16, 2025, for an afternoon of remembrance and resistance as we gather to commemorate the 19th anniversary of North Carolina's last execution. We’ll honor the 43 lives taken by the state with a 1-mile march to Central Prison, and we'll explore abolition through creative […]
Every Monday, community members gather outside Central Prison in Raleigh to stand in peaceful opposition to the death penalty. Led by members of our coalition partners, Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina and Amnesty International Local Group 213, this vigil honors and uplifts all North Carolinians on death row. The vigil is open to everyone, […]
The NCCADP Family Survivor Engagement Group meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7-8 pm. The group is open to anyone who lives in NC who has lost a loved one to murder, including state execution, or has a loved one sentenced to death. People who live out of state who have loved ones who […]
Every Monday, community members gather outside Central Prison in Raleigh to stand in peaceful opposition to the death penalty. Led by members of our coalition partners, Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina and Amnesty International Local Group 213, this vigil honors and uplifts all North Carolinians on death row. The vigil is open to everyone, […]
Every Monday, community members gather outside Central Prison in Raleigh to stand in peaceful opposition to the death penalty. Led by members of our coalition partners, Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina and Amnesty International Local Group 213, this vigil honors and uplifts all North Carolinians on death row. The vigil is open to everyone, […]
Join us for a virtual info session to learn about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. This hour-long conversation is a chance to connect with others across the state and find your place in the movement to end capital punishment. The movement […]
The NCCADP Family Survivor Engagement Group meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7-8 pm. The group is open to anyone who lives in NC who has lost a loved one to murder, including state execution, or has a loved one sentenced to death. People who live out of state who have loved ones who […]
Join us for a virtual info session to learn about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. This hour-long conversation is a chance to connect with others across the state and find your place in the movement to end capital punishment. The movement […]
Join us for an intimate evening to support the work of the the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks, music by singer-songwriter Britton Buchanan, and conversation with one another. We'll celebrate the recent defeat of House Bill 270 and share how your support will directly fuel the […]
The NCCADP Family Survivor Engagement Group meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7-8 pm. The group is open to anyone who lives in NC who has lost a loved one to murder, including state execution, or has a loved one sentenced to death. People who live out of state who have loved ones who […]
Four times a year we gather with our organizational partners and people across the state to strengthen our work and deepen our relationships to end the death penalty in North Carolina. Our quarterly statewide meetings are especially geared for people already familiar with NCCADP. If you’re new to our work, please attend our Monthly Info […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. If you want to volunteer or simply connect with others across the state interested in abolishing the death penalty, this is the place to start.
The NCCADP Family Survivor Engagement Group meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7-8 pm. The group is open to anyone who lives in NC who has lost a loved one to murder, including state execution, or has a loved one sentenced to death. People who live out of state who have loved ones who […]
The NCCADP Family Survivor Engagement Group meets the first Tuesday of the month, 7-8 pm. The group is open to anyone who lives in NC who has lost a loved one to murder, including state execution, or has a loved one sentenced to death. People who live out of state who have loved ones who […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. […]
The NCCADP Family Survivor Engagement Group meets the first Tuesday of the month, 7-8 pm. The group is open to anyone who lives in NC who has lost a loved […]
Four times a year we gather with our organizational partners and people across the state to strengthen our work and deepen our relationships to end the death penalty in North […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. […]
The NCCADP Family Survivor Engagement Group meets the first Tuesday of the month, 7-8 pm. The group is open to anyone who lives in NC who has lost a loved […]
Following the conclusion of our successful 2-year Commutations Campaign, NCCADP is taking a pause in activity for rest and renewal. From January 27th until February 24th, we will not be holding events or engaging with social media or email communications. We look forward to connecting with you after this break!
Four times a year we gather with our organizational partners and people across the state to strengthen our work and deepen our relationships to end the death penalty in North […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. […]
Join us for the culmination of our 136-mile Walk for Commutation on October 10th, World Day Against the Death Penalty. Our final stop will be in the sanctuary of Pullen […]
Please join the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NCCADP) and UNC-CH professors Frank Baumgartner and Mark Katz for an evening featuring the film Racist Roots, music by Alim […]
Please join the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NCCADP) on Saturday, October 5th, at 6:30 p.m. for a screening of the film “Racist Roots” at Immaculate […]
Please join the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NCCADP) on Friday, October 4th, at 6:30 p.m. for a screening of the film “Racist Roots” at Mt. […]
Please join the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NCCADP) on Sunday, September 29th, at 6:30 p.m. for a screening of the film “Racist Roots” at First […]
Please join us as we kick off our 136-mile Walk for Commutation in Winston-Salem on September 26th! At 6:30 p.m. come see the powerful 25-minute film “Racist Roots” that reveals […]
You are invited to join us outside the Forsyth County Courthouse (175 N Chestnut St) at 10 am on Thursday, September 26th, as we begin our 136-mile Walk for Commutation. […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. […]
Four times a year we gather with our organizational partners and people across the state to strengthen our work and deepen our relationships to end the death penalty in North […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. If you want to volunteer or simply connect with others across the state interested in abolishing the death penalty, this is the place to start. […]
It’s time for us to come together once again to mark the anniversary of the last execution in North Carolina. This year we will gather on the actual anniversary, August 18th, when eighteen years ago Samuel Flippen was killed in the execution room at Central Prison. We’re excited to announce our program which will feature three […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. If you want to volunteer or simply connect with others across the state interested in abolishing the death penalty, this is the place to start. […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. If you want to volunteer or simply connect with others across the state interested in abolishing the death penalty, this is the place to start.
Join us Sunday, June 23rd at 3:30 pm at Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC for The Racist Roots of NC’s death penalty and the Commutation Campaign to end it! Racist Roots is a powerful 25-minute film that reveals North Carolina death penalty’s deep entanglement with slavery, lynching, and racism. Panelists include Henderson Hill, […]
Four times a year we gather with our organizational partners and people across the state to strengthen our work and deepen our relationships to end the death penalty in North Carolina. At this meeting, we will continue to discuss the current phase of our Commutations Campaign: our very successful Postcard Campaign! We will also begin […]
Join us Thursday, May 23rd at 6:30 pm at Omni Cinemas in Fayetteville, NC for The Racist Roots of NC’s death penalty and the Commutation Campaign to end it! Racist Roots is a powerful 25-minute film that reveals North Carolina death penalty’s deep entanglement with slavery, lynching, and racism. Nick Courmon will perform spoken word poetry, and will […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. If you want to volunteer or simply connect with others across the state interested in abolishing the death penalty, this is the place to start. […]
Join us Wednesday, May 8th at 5:30pm at Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, NC for The Racist Roots of the NC’s death penalty and the Commutation Campaign to end it! Racist Roots is a powerful 25-minute film that reveals North Carolina death penalty’s deep entanglement with slavery, lynching, and racism. Following the film Jean Parks, […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. If you want to volunteer or simply connect with others across the state interested in abolishing the death penalty, this is the place to start.
Join us Sunday, April 21st from 3:30-5:30 to hear engaging speakers and enjoy refreshments and live music. The afternoon will feature the creativity of people incarcerated on North Carolina’s death row and raise needed funds to support NCCADP’s Commutation Campaign. Thank you to the Southern Coalition for Social Justice for hosting this event. Please use […]
Join us Sunday, April 14th from 4-5:30 pm at the Plemmons Student Union (Room 226- Linville Falls) on the campus of Appalachian State University for The Racist Roots of the NC's death penalty and the Commutation Campaign to end it! Racist Roots is a powerful 25-minute film that reveals North Carolina death penalty's deep entanglement with slavery, lynching, and racism. […]
We are very excited to be hosting a Racist Roots screening and panel discussion at the UNC School of Social Work on Tuesday, March 26th from 12:30 to 2pm! "Racist Roots" is a powerful 25-minute film that reveals the North Carolina death penalty's deep entanglement with slavery, lynching, and racism. Following the film there will […]
Please join NCCADP and the Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ) at Perfect Lovers Coffee in Durham, NC on March 25th from 6-8pm! Enjoy free coffee and pastries while we provide more information and context about Governor Cooper's clemency power in North Carolina and why we are calling on him to use it to commute […]
We are proud to announce that we will be partnering with App State MSW students to hold an online Racist Roots film screening and panel discussion next Wednesday, March 20th from 6 to 7:30pm! It has been a few months since we have hosted an online Racist Roots screening, so if you have not yet […]
Join us for an hour-long online conversation to learn more about the state of the death penalty in North Carolina, the work of NCCADP, and how you can get involved. If you want to volunteer or simply connect with others across the state interested in abolishing the death penalty, this is the place to start.
