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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Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

Jul 2, 2026
You are warmly invited to join the NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty for a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

You are warmly invited to join the NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty for a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial […]

The Legacy of Gregg v. Georgia in North Carolina

Jul 2, 2026
In the 1972 case Furman v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled the death penalty unconstitutional, violating the Eighth Amendment prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment due to the death penalty’s arbitrary […]

The Legacy of Gregg v. Georgia in North Carolina

· Sofi Zuber

In the 1972 case Furman v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled the death penalty unconstitutional, violating the Eighth Amendment prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment due to the death penalty’s arbitrary […]

Press Release: As Capital Cases Move Forward Under HB 307, NCCADP Examines North Carolina’s 20 Years Without Executions

Jun 22, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2026 Contact: Liv Perkins-Davenport, Director of Communications and Development, (919) 404-7409 RALEIGH, N.C. – As North Carolina officials take new steps toward restarting executions after […]

Press Release: As Capital Cases Move Forward Under HB 307, NCCADP Examines North Carolina’s 20 Years Without Executions

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2026 Contact: Liv Perkins-Davenport, Director of Communications and Development, (919) 404-7409 RALEIGH, N.C. – As North Carolina officials take new steps toward restarting executions after […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

Jun 9, 2026
Summer Film Series: Voices That Matter, Voices That Belong “Racist Roots – The Death Penalty: The Bitter Fruit of North Carolina’s Racist Past” This powerful film by the Center for […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

Summer Film Series: Voices That Matter, Voices That Belong “Racist Roots – The Death Penalty: The Bitter Fruit of North Carolina’s Racist Past” This powerful film by the Center for […]

20 Years With No Executions: Beyond the Death Penalty (Symposium)

Jun 4, 2026
The North Carolina we’ve become. The death penalty we’re still carrying. As North Carolina marks 20 years with no executions, this symposium reflects on the legacy of the death penalty […]

20 Years With No Executions: Beyond the Death Penalty (Symposium)

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

The North Carolina we’ve become. The death penalty we’re still carrying. As North Carolina marks 20 years with no executions, this symposium reflects on the legacy of the death penalty […]

20 Years With No Executions: Bearing Witness (An Interfaith Gathering & Vigil)

Jun 4, 2026
An interfaith gathering to affirm the dignity of every life. A march to Central Prison. A candlelight vigil. On August 18, 2006, North Carolina carried out its last execution. Twenty […]

20 Years With No Executions: Bearing Witness (An Interfaith Gathering & Vigil)

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

An interfaith gathering to affirm the dignity of every life. A march to Central Prison. A candlelight vigil. On August 18, 2006, North Carolina carried out its last execution. Twenty […]

20 Years With No Executions: What Have We Learned? (Webinar)

Jun 4, 2026
For nearly 20 years, North Carolina has paused executions while courts and communities across the state continued grappling with the realities of the death penalty system. What have these 2 […]

20 Years With No Executions: What Have We Learned? (Webinar)

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

For nearly 20 years, North Carolina has paused executions while courts and communities across the state continued grappling with the realities of the death penalty system. What have these 2 […]

What Comes After Harm? Inside a Day of Restorative Justice

May 6, 2026
On April 25, community members from across North Carolina gathered at Peace Haven Baptist Church in Winston-Salem for Returning to the Circle, a day focused on restorative justice and collective […]

What Comes After Harm? Inside a Day of Restorative Justice

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

On April 25, community members from across North Carolina gathered at Peace Haven Baptist Church in Winston-Salem for Returning to the Circle, a day focused on restorative justice and collective […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

Mar 27, 2026
You are warmly invited to a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial terror lynching, and North Carolina’s death penalty. Following […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

You are warmly invited to a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial terror lynching, and North Carolina’s death penalty. Following […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

Mar 27, 2026
You are warmly invited to join us for a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial terror lynching, and North Carolina’s death […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

You are warmly invited to join us for a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial terror lynching, and North Carolina’s death […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

Mar 27, 2026
You are warmly invited to join us for a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial terror lynching, and North Carolina’s death […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

You are warmly invited to join us for a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial terror lynching, and North Carolina’s death […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

Mar 13, 2026
You are warmly invited to join NCCADP for a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial terror lynching, and North Carolina’s […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Community Conversation

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

You are warmly invited to join NCCADP for a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial terror lynching, and North Carolina’s […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Panel Conversation

Jan 26, 2026
You are warmly invited to join NCCADP for a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial terror lynching, and North Carolina’s death […]

Racist Roots Film Screening & Panel Conversation

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

You are warmly invited to join NCCADP for a screening of Racist Roots, a 25-minute film that uncovers the deep entanglement between white supremacy, racial terror lynching, and North Carolina’s death […]

NCCADP February Info Session

Dec 16, 2025
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 […]

NCCADP February Info Session

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

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 […]

NCCADP January Info Session

Dec 16, 2025
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 […]

NCCADP January Info Session

· Liv Perkins-Davenport

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 […]