Press release from Central United Methodist Church:
On Wednesday, May 8th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m. for refreshments) in the Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church, (27 Church Street, Asheville), there will be a film presentation by Noel Nickle, Director of the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NCCADP).
The NCCADP is a statewide coalition of member organizations and individuals committed to ending the death penalty and creating a new vision of justice. Noel will introduce “Racist Roots”, a powerful 25-minute film produced by the Center for Death Penalty Litigation. This film reveals the North Carolina death penalty’s deep entanglement with slavery, lynching, and racism.
Noel will be joined by Jean Parks, the sister of a murder victim. For almost two decades, Jean has participated in efforts to release North Carolina from the burden of having a death penalty system. She spreads the word that she and many other murder victim family members believe the execution of a human being cannot bring justice or healing. Noel Nickle and Jean Parks make their home in Asheville and are well-rooted in their local community.
Following the film there will be a panel discussion and Q&A. The event will also include a call to action to write a postcard to Gov. Cooper calling on him to commute all NC death sentences. This is a free event and all are welcome!
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