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Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham Community Luncheon Roundtable with Noel Nickle and Kailey Morgan

Elizabeth Street UMC, 1209 North Elizabeth St. Durham, NC 27701 , 1209 North Elizabeth St., Durham, NC

NCCADP is excited to kick off our "Abolition Sabbath Weekend" with our newest Coalition partner, the Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham (RCND), at their Community Luncheon Roundtable on Thursday, June 22nd, noon-1 pm at Elizabeth Street UMC. (1209 North Elizabeth St. Durham, NC 27701). RCND has hosted this monthly, free lunch and conversation since […]

NCCADP Monthly Info Session

Virtual

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.

NCCADP Monthly Organizing Meetup

Virtual

Join us the 2nd Monday of each month, 6-7 p.m., by Zoom, to build our organizing capacity. You are welcome to attend regularly or drop-in when you have ideas and time to engage. Each session will offer tools and strategies for grassroots organizing as well as updates and opportunities for taking action. We suggest you […]

NCCADP Monthly Info Session

Virtual

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.

Statewide Spring Coalition Meeting

Virtual

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 vote in new partners, welcome a new team member, and begin to plan our next big event: a rally […]

‘Racist Roots’ Screening & Panel Discussion

Queens University, Greenhoot Recital Hall in the Gambrell Center 2319 Wellesley Ave., Charlotte, NC, United States

This event is hosted by the Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center. Panelists will include exoneree Alfred Rivera, death penalty attorney Henderson Hill, and historian Prof. Gregory Mixon. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Rodney Sadler, Jr. Dessert, coffee and tea will be served. The event is free and open to the […]

Meet Our Newest Staff Member

Virtual

We're thrilled to announce Ricky Covach has been hired as our Digital Engagement Coordinator, a new role created to increase our organizing capacity in all things digital and electronic! Ricky brings an array of valuable technical skills, including managing social media platforms and email communications as well as video editing; and he's eager to apply […]

Monthly Organizing Meetup

Virtual

Join us the 2nd Monday of each month, 6-7 p.m., by Zoom, to build our organizing capacity. You are welcome to attend regularly or drop-in when you have ideas and time to engage. Each session will offer tools and strategies for grassroots organizing as well as updates and opportunities for taking action. We suggest you […]

Racist Roots: NC’s Death Penalty & Systemic Racism

Cape Fear Community College Auditorium Union Station, 502 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC, United States

The Cape Fear Community College Feminist Alliance and the Nixon Leaders Center present this special event on the origins of North Carolina's death penalty. The evening will include a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film created by the Center for Death Penalty Litigation, along with a spoken word performance by Nick Courmon and a […]

NCCADP Monthly Info Session

Zoom , United States

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

Monthly Organizing Meetup

Zoom , United States

We’re excited to launch our NCCADP Monthly Organizing Meetup! Join us the 2nd Monday of each month, 6-7 p.m., by Zoom, to build our organizing capacity. You are welcome to attend regularly or drop-in when you have ideas and time to engage. Each session will offer tools and strategies for grassroots organizing as well as […]

NCCADP Monthly Info Sessions

Zoom , United States

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.

UNC-Wilmington Racist Roots Screening

UNCW

We're excited to be screening the film Racist Roots on the campus of UNC Wilmington on Wednesday, March 15th, 2-3:30 pm. Find more details in the flyer and please share with your contacts in the New Hanover County area. Thanks to the School of Social Work for hosting this event in honor of National Social […]

Monthly Organizing Meetup

Zoom , United States

Join us the 2nd Monday of each month, 6-7 p.m., by Zoom, to build our organizing capacity. You are welcome to attend regularly or drop-in when you have ideas and time to engage. Each session will offer tools and strategies for grassroots organizing as well as updates and opportunities for taking action. We suggest you […]

Racist Roots Screening at UNC Asheville

Please join us for a screening of Racist Roots on the campus of UNC-Asheville in the Mullen & James Humanities Hall. This powerful short film traces the modern North Carolina death penalty's deep entanglement with slavery, lynching and racism. Based on an online project of The Center for Death Penalty, the film includes the stories […]

NCCADP Monthly Info Session

Zoom , United States

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.

Statewide Winter Coalition Meeting

Zoom , United States

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. If you're new to our movement, we encourage you to attend an info session in advance, but all are welcome to our statewide meetings! […]

Event Series Monthly Organizing Meetup

Monthly Organizing Meetup

Zoom , United States

We're excited to launch our NCCADP Monthly Organizing Meetup! Join us the 2nd Monday of each month, 6-7 p.m., by Zoom, to build our organizing capacity. You are welcome to attend regularly or drop-in when you have ideas and time to engage. Each session will offer tools and strategies for grassroots organizing as well as […]

NCCADP Monthly Info Session

Zoom , United States

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

Racist Roots Screening and Panel Discussion

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics 1219 Broad St, Durham, NC, United States

In celebration and recognition of MLK Day, from 2-4 PM, we will present a screening of CDPL's powerful film "Racist Roots" followed by a panel discussion featuring Alfred Rivera and Nick Courmon, moderated by Noel Nickle.

Standing on Love Reception and Artist Talk at NCSSM

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics 1219 Broad St, Durham, NC, United States

We're honored to be part of a public events series focused on the death penalty at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics along with our Coalition partners Hidden Voices. Jan. 11, 6-8 PM there will be a reception and artist talk featuring the Standing on Love exhibit which includes powerful photographs by Jenny […]

Tell Gov. Cooper: No More Death Row!

Central Prison & the NC Governor's Mansion Raleigh, NC

Please join people from across our state for a march and rally in Raleigh demanding commutation of our state's 135 death sentences. In June, NCCADP began convening a monthly Commutation Working Group including attorneys, activists and people directed impacted by the death penalty. Our goal: To compel Governor Cooper to commute death sentences before he leaves office in 2024. It is time to launch our commutation campaign publicly. 

Free

NCCADP Monthly Info Session

Zoom , United States

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

Statewide Coalition Meeting

Zoom , United States

Join us by Zoom Tuesday, November 22nd, 1-2:30 pm for our final Coalition meeting of the year. We will celebrate this year's work and plan for what lies ahead, including the launch of our Commutation Campaign.

CDPL Presents: The Public Launch of Racist Roots (Durham, NC)

Carolina Theatre 309 W. Morgan St., Durham, NC, United States

The Center for Death Penalty Litigation will host the public launch of Racist Roots, a powerful short film that reveals the North Carolina death penalty’s deep entanglement with slavery, lynching and racism — and inspires people to join the movement to transform the criminal legal system. This 25-minute film traces the history of the death penalty […]

Racist Roots Screening and Panel Discussion for NC State University Social Work Department

Campbell University School of Law 225 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC, United States

On November 14th, 10-noon, NCCADP will partner with author Tessie Castillo to screen the film for the NC State University Social Work Department. Racist Roots is a film based on The Center for Death Penalty Litigation's online project, RacistRoots.org. This powerful 25-minute film explores the NC death penalty’s deep entanglement with slavery, lynching and racism — and […]

Racist Roots Screening and Panel Discussion at Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Cary, NC

Good Shepherd United Church of Christ 1050 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC, United States

NCCADP will host a screening and conversation/ discussion with three Raleigh faith communities on Sunday, November 13th, at 4 pm with dinner to follow. Racist Roots is a film based on The Center for Death Penalty Litigation's online project, RacistRoots.org. This powerful 25-minute film explores the NC death penalty’s deep entanglement with slavery, lynching and racism […]

Racist Roots Screening and Panel Discussion at NC Central University

NCCU Nursing Auditorium Room 1110 1402 S Alston St, Durham, NC, United States

NCCADP will partner with the North Carolina Central University Social Work Department to present the newly released film Racist Roots, a project of The Center for Death Penalty Litigation. Racist Roots is a powerful short film that reveals the North Carolina death penalty's deep entanglement with slavery, lynching and racism - and  inspires people to join the […]

NCCADP Info Session

Zoom , United States

Join the NCCADP 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.

Racist Roots Screening (Winston Salem, NC)

Community Mosque of Winston Salem 1419 Waughtown St, Winston Salem, NC, United States

NCCADP will partner with local organizers in Winston Salem for a Racist Roots screening at The Community Mosque of Winston Salem (1419 Waughtown St). In addition to focusing on the systemic racism of the death penalty, this event will shine a light on the power of the Forsyth County district attorney, who is up for […]

Vigil at Central Prison for World Day Against the Death Penalty

Central Prison 1300 Western Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Our newest Coalition partner, Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina, will join others at the gates of Central Prison on Monday, October 10th, 5-6 p.m., as they mark the 20th World Day Against the Death Penalty. Abolitionists have kept vigil outside the prison every Monday for decades, and you are invited to join them on this […]

NCCADP Info Session

Zoom , United States

Join the NCCADP 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. […]

NCCADP Info Session

Zoom , United States

Join NCCADP director Noel Nickle 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 […]

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY: CREATING A NEW VISION OF JUSTICE

Pullen Park 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us for food and fellowship as we conclude our week of events marking 16 years of no executions in North Carolina. We will gather at Pullen Park (Shelter #4) for a potluck and program at 6 pm. NCCADP Community Engagement Coordinator, Nick Courmon, will emcee our evening and share “Poison Fruit”, a spoken word […]

Racist Roots Screening: Chelsea Theater, Chapel Hill

Chelsea Theater 1129 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join us on the anniversary of NC's last execution for a very special in-person screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that exposes the modern death penalty's deep entanglement with slavery, lynching & white supremacy. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with James Williams, the former chief public defender for Orange & […]

Racist Roots Screening: University of North Carolina Asheville

Reuter Center, UNC-Asheville 2500 University Heights, Asheville, NC, United States

  In August, North Carolina will mark sixteen years since its last execution, yet the death penalty remains on the books. To honor this anniversary, the NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty is presenting the Asheville premiere of RACIST ROOTS, a powerful 25-minute film that exposes the death penalty’s deep entanglement with slavery, […]

Free

Vigil of Remembrance & Recommitment

Central Prison 1300 Western Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us as we kick off a week of events to commemorate the 16th anniversary of North Carolina's last execution. We will hold vigil outside Central Prison to remember the 43 people who were executed between 1970 and 2006, when litigation halted executions in NC, and the 136 people who still sit on death row. […]

Carrboro Century Center 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro, NC, United States

Spring Coalition Meeting

Virtual

Join us for our quarterly Coalition meeting. We will share the latest updates on the NC death penalty — lots is happening! — and the Coalition's organizing work. And we always save time for networking and meeting each other. This one is in the evening for those who can't make it during working hours.

Giving Life: A Conversation on NC’s Death Penalty Through a Muslim Lens

Virtual

Join us for an online panel featuring Muslim scholars and a Muslim man living on NC's death row. Hosted by NCCADP, this conversation is co-sponsored by the Center for Death Penalty Litigation and the NC Muslim Bar Association. CLE credit is pending.
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What is NCCADP?

Virtual

Join NCCADP director Noel Nickle for a 1-hour online session to learn about the state of the death penalty in NC, the work of the Coalition, and how you can be involved in the movement. If you're interested in volunteering, this is the place to start.

Event Series What is NCCADP?

What is NCCADP?

Virtual

Join NCCADP director Noel Nickle for a 1-hour online session to learn about the state of the death penalty in NC, the work of the Coalition, and how you can be involved in the movement. If you're interested in volunteering, this is the place to start.

Of Liberation and Love: Songs and Stories from the Families of Death Row

Carrboro Century Center 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro, NC, United States

The Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition presents this powerful event featuring narratives from Right Here, Right Now: Stories from America's Death Row and music by the band Good Boy. It will also include a community discussion on revisioning justice with panelists Jon Powell, director of the Restorative Justice Clinic at Campbell University; Lynden Harris, founder […]

Event Series What is NCCADP?

What is NCCADP?

Virtual

Join NCCADP director Noel Nickle for a 1-hour online session to learn about the state of the death penalty in NC, the work of the Coalition, and how you can be involved in the movement. If you're interested in volunteering, this is the place to start.

Winter Coalition Meeting

Virtual

Join us for our quarterly Coalition meeting. We will share the latest updates on the NC death penalty — lots is happening! — and the Coalition's organizing work. And we always save time for networking and meeting each other.

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Faith & the Death Penalty

Virtual

On October 10, to mark the 19th World Day Against the Death Penalty, we are partnering with the NC Council of Churches to host a panel of voices with lived experience to discuss faith and the death penalty. Panelists include George Wilkerson, who is living on NC’s death row; Andre Smith, who teaches Buddhism to men in prison and lost his son to homicide; and Rev. Sharon Risher, who lost her mother and two cousins in the shooting at Mother Emmanuel AME church in Charleston. Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove, noted writer and leader in the Red Letter Christian movement and the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, will moderate.

Fall Coalition Meeting

Virtual

All are invited to join our quarterly meetings. Our focus for the fall meeting was the upcoming Racial Justice Act (RJA) case of Hasan Bacote in Johnston County, which we hope will pave the way for death-sentenced people across North Carolina to bring forward evidence of racism in their cases. Center for Death Penalty Litigation […]

JUST MERCY Screening at the CHELSEA THEATER

Join us this Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20th at 6:30pm for a special screening of Just Mercy (trailer) at the Chelsea Theater in Chapel Hill–and stay for a post-film conversation with the Coalition. Proceeds of this screening will go to support the work of NCCADP. Speakers include NCCADP director Emily Baxter and […]