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Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation Take Center Stage at the 18th Annual Black New England Conference, Oct 5 at SNHU

The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) is pleased to announce the keynote and panel presentations secured for its 18th Annual Black New England Conference (BNEC) on October 5, 2024. This hybrid event will be hosted at Southern NH University (SNHU) in Manchester, NH and online. This year’s event, ‘LIVING OUT LOUD: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation’, features world-renowned Tiq Milan (he/him) for a Keynote Conversation: A Model of Possibilities to be hosted by NH’s own…

BHTNH 2024 Citizen of the Year, Justice Roe Williams

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Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire Will Award Citizen of the Year to Justice Roe Williams at the 18th Annual Black New England ConferenceJustice Roe Williams (he/him) is a poet, writer, author, and now co-editor of his upcoming anthology, Deconstructing the Fitness Industrial Complex: How to Resist, Disrupt, and Reclaim What It Means to Be Fit in American Culture” published in 2023 with North Atlantic Books. A unique book project that takes the journey of diverse bodies, from coaches to…

LIVING OUT LOUD – SUGGESTED READINGS

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Panel #1: BEYOND ERASURE: BLACK QUEER TRAILBLAZERS AND THEIR LEGACIES Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activistby Terry Catasús Jennings (Author), Rosita Stevens-Holsey (Author), Ashanti Fortson (Illustrator) Black, queer & untold: a new archive of designers, artists, & trailblazersBy Jon Key Articles:Black LGBTQ+ trailblazers who made historyAfrican American LGBTQ+ U.S. Timeline: 1912-2009With Pride: Uplifting LGBTQ History On BlackpastTED Talk: How Black queer culture shaped historyPanel #2: UNBOXED: REDEFINING CREATIVE SPACES AT THE INTERSECTION OF RACE, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY Queering…

The 18th Annual Black New England Conference Returns to SNHU on October 5 ‘LIVING OUT LOUD’ Embracing the Intersectionality of Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation

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The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) is excited to announce the 18th Annual Black New England Conference will take place on October 5, 2024. The event will be hosted by Southern NH University (SNHU) in Manchester, NH.This year’s focus is ‘LIVING OUT LOUD: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation’ Race, gender, and sexual orientation have been historically intertwined and have reflected the complex dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression within society.According to JerriAnne Boggis, Executive Director…

Black LGBTQ+ Trailblazers Who Made History

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18th Annual Black New England Conference:Living Out Loud:The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Sexual OrientationBlack LGBTQ Trailblazers Who Made HistoryAudre Lorde ( born Audrey Geraldine Lorde; February 18, 1934 – November 17, 1992) was an American writer, professor, philosopher, intersectional feminist, poet and civil rights activist. She was a self-described “Black, lesbian, feminist, socialist, mother, warrior, poet” who dedicated her life and talents to confronting different forms of injustice, as she believed there could be “no hierarchy of oppressions” among…

2024 Presenters Black New England Conference

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18th Annual Black New England Conference:Living Out Loud:The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Sexual OrientationBIOGRAPHIES OF PANELISTS AND MODERATORSIn order of appearance FILM DISCUSSIONDr. Lowell ”Chris” Matthews is an associate professor of Global Business and Leadership at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). During his tenure at SNHU he has developed courses on white privilege, workplace diversity, and gender equity. His area of expertise includes leadership, human resources, and strategic management. Matthews keeps active in the community by volunteering with Big Brothers…

2024 Black New England Conference Keynote and Special Presenters

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2024 Black New England ConferencePresenters BiosConference Schedule2023 BNEC Suggested ReadingsKeynote Presenter Tiq MilanTiq Milan is a sought-after host and strategic media consultant. He has moderated conversations about LGBT representation in media for HBO’s Newfest Film Festival, The Toronto Film Festival, LOGO and MTV. He’s hosted authors in conversation at The Schomburg Center for Research, NYU and Princeton. This spring he will be hosting an evening at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York city. As a media consultant, he guides organizations…

Call for Papers

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CALL FOR PAPERS18th Annual Black New England Conference Living Out Loud: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Sexual OrientationDeadline June 1, 2024The intersectionality of race, gender, and sexual orientation has been historically intertwined, reflecting the complex dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression within society. Throughout history, marginalized communities have faced multiple forms of discrimination and marginalization, exacerbating their struggles for recognition, equality, and justice.From the civil rights movement to voting rights to the LGBTQ+ rights movement, individuals at the intersections…

17th Annual Black New England Conference Presents Inspiring Keynotes and Special Presenters

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The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) is proud to announce the exceptional lineup of lunchtime keynotes and special presenters for the 17th Annual Black New England Conference, themed “I Too Sing: Art, Writing and Music in Our BIPOC Communities.” This two-day event, held in partnership with Northeastern University and the Reckonings Project, promises to be a celebration of the diverse creative voices within the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. The conference will take place at…

2023 BNEC Media Package

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17th Annual Black New England Conference: I, Too, Sing:Art, Music, and Writing in Our BIPOC Communities Media Package Printable Image Press Releases 17th Annual Black New England Conference Presents Inspiring Keynotes and Special Presenters – September 28, 2023 Robin S. is Black New England Conference Keynote Speaker – September 22, 2023 BHTNH 2023 Citizen of the Year: Napoleon Jones Henderson – September 17, 2023 Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire Announces Panelists for 17th Annual Black New England…