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NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty

Committed to ending the death penalty and creating a new vision of justice

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People Most Proximate: Our Creativity

Collage by Lynda Simmons

We cannot create justice without getting close to places where injustices prevail. We have to get proximate.”

BRYAN STEVENSON

Here, we share art, music, and creative writing by people directly impacted by the death penalty. For many, including those who have lost loved ones to violence, art is part of their healing journey. For those on death row, artistic expression is a way to find meaning and connection while living under the threat of execution. We are constantly amazed at the talent and resilience of people facing the most difficult circumstances.

Art & Illustrations

Scott Badgett: Drawing

Lynda Simmons: Collage

Cerron Hooks: Drawings of death row

Poetry & Creative Writing

George Wilkerson: Death row’s first ever talent show

James Jaynes: Poems

Robbie Lyons: I Am Not a Mad Man

Last Updated: August 24, 2023

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Florida has executed Dominick Anthony Occhicone Jr Florida has executed Dominick Anthony Occhicone Jr., the oldest person put to death by the state. He was 80 years old.

Dominick was the second person killed by Florida TODAY, a level of state-sanctioned brutality that is hard to comprehend.

He was the 12th person executed by Florida in 2026 and the 19th person executed in the US this year.

Our hearts go out to all those impacted by his death, including the loved ones of his victims.

#DominickOcchicone #Florida #NoMoreDeathRow #EndTheDeathPenalty
Florida has executed James Duckett, a former polic Florida has executed James Duckett, a former police officer who maintained his innocence for nearly four decades. Key DNA evidence in his case was destroyed by the state.

James' execution is the first of two in Florida today. He was the 11th person killed by Florida in 2026 and the 18th person executed in the US this year. 

Our hearts go out to all those impacted by his death.

#JamesDuckett #Florida #NoMoreDeathRow #EndTheDeathPenalty
Ready to learn more about NC's death penalty and o Ready to learn more about NC's death penalty and our work to end it? Join us tonight over Zoom to get the facts and connect with others who are part of this movement. 

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