NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Committed to ending the death penalty and creating a new vision of justice
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, […]
After 16 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, James Richardson finally has a chance to be heard. On August 26, 2025, his legal team will present his innocence claims before a judge in Pitt County. The Free James Richardson movement needs you there to pack the courtroom to show the Judge and […]
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 NCCADP's coalition partner, Hidden Voices, for the world premiere performances of A Good Boy at PlayMakers in Chapel Hill. "Welcome to Crossroads Correctional, where the prisoner count hasn't cleared, families are stuck in the waiting room, and a ticking clock literally hangs on the wall. As tensions mount, the captive visitors and lone guard struggle with […]
Mark your calendars for SUNDAY, August 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM, to celebrate Ronnie Long’s 4th year of freedom! Location: Barber Scotia College 145 Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord, North Carolina 28025 Prepare to be inspired as we honor the incredible journey of Ronnie Long, an emblem of resilience and determination. This event is an opportunity to reflect on […]
Join NCCADP's coalition partner, Hidden Voices, for the world premiere performances of A Good Boy at PlayMakers in Chapel Hill. "Welcome to Crossroads Correctional, where the prisoner count hasn't cleared, families are stuck in the waiting room, and a ticking clock literally hangs on the wall. As tensions mount, the captive visitors and lone guard struggle with […]
Join NCCADP's coalition partner, Hidden Voices, for the world premiere performances of A Good Boy at PlayMakers in Chapel Hill. "Welcome to Crossroads Correctional, where the prisoner count hasn't cleared, families are stuck in the waiting room, and a ticking clock literally hangs on the wall. As tensions mount, the captive visitors and lone guard struggle with […]
Join NCCADP's coalition partner, Hidden Voices, for the world premiere performances of A Good Boy at PlayMakers in Chapel Hill. "Welcome to Crossroads Correctional, where the prisoner count hasn't cleared, families are stuck in the waiting room, and a ticking clock literally hangs on the wall. As tensions mount, the captive visitors and lone guard struggle with […]
Join NCCADP's coalition partner, Hidden Voices, for the world premiere performances of A Good Boy at PlayMakers in Chapel Hill. "Welcome to Crossroads Correctional, where the prisoner count hasn't cleared, families are stuck in the waiting room, and a ticking clock literally hangs on the wall. As tensions mount, the captive visitors and lone guard struggle with […]
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 […]
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 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. 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 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 […]
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. Join us as we bring forward the momentum from our 2-year commutation campaign into 2025! Our quarterly statewide meetings are especially geared for people […]
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 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 […]
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 Carolina. At this meeting, we will review our progress with the Commutations Campaign in 2024 and look ahead to what is to come in 2025! […]
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 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 Memorial Baptist Church at 7 p.m. for a program filled with songs, spoken word and conversation with one another. Singer/ songwriter Britton Buchanan will join […]
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 Braxton who lives on NC’s death row, and spoken word by nationally award-winning poet Nick Courmon. “Racist Roots” is a powerful 25-minute film that reveals […]
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 Conception Catholic Church (San Damiano 2 trailer, 810 w Chapel Hill St, Durham.) “Racist Roots” is a powerful 25-minute film that reveals North Carolina’s death penalty’s […]
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. Bright Baptist Church (211 W Union St. Hillsborough, NC 27727.) “Racist Roots” is a powerful 25-minute film that reveals North Carolina’s death penalty’s deep entanglement with […]
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 Friends Meeting (2100 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro.) “Racist Roots” is a powerful 25-minute film that reveals North Carolina’s death penalty’s deep entanglement with slavery, lynching and […]
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 North Carolina’s death penalty’s deep entanglement with slavery, lynching, and racism. Following the film, Brenda Hooks, whose son is on NC’s death row, will offer […]
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. Speakers for the kick off include Imam Khalid Griggs, of the Community Mosque of Winston-Salem; Rev. Hillary Taylor, executive director of South Carolinians for Alternatives […]
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. […]
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. This quarterly meeting was to have been in August, but we were so busy we decided to delay until this month. With our Walk […]
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. […]
