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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

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…

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Black LGBTQ+ Trailblazers Who Made History

 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…

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2024 Presenters Black New England Conference

 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…

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2024 Black New England Conference Keynote and Special Presenters

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…

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2024 Black New England Conference Schedule

18th Annual Black New England Conference Schedule Living Out Loud: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation A Virtual & In-Person Conference October 5, 2024 Southern New Hampshire University   View Conference Recordings Here Back to the Black New England Conference Page We want to ensure that this conference is available to all interested parties. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we can offer attendees several complimentary tickets and student scholarships. Please inquire at info@blackheritagetrailnh.org or call 603-570-8469 for…

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Call for Papers

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…

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Juneteenth Celebration 2024

Dreaming Black Art: Gateways to a New Awareness  June 7, 13, & 19 The celebration includes an artist reception, an In-debt Conversation, a live concert, a children’s drumming workshop, African drumming, and more. Masculinity and manhood are hot topics in the United States today. Debates over the correct role of men in society fill our political and social discussions.  Some men feel that they are under attack just for performing their male role in “traditional” ways, while others (men and…

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2024 EWH TEA TALK SUGGESTED READING LIST

Sunday, February 5, 2024″Before European Contact”: Changing the Ways We Present Our HistoryWrestling With the New DealA ‘Forgotten History’ of How the US Government Segregated AmericaRacial Differences in Access to New Deal Work Relief in 1940  Sunday, February 11, 2024Home Sick: Attaining the American Dream New Hampshire’s House Crisis is a Human Rights Issue The Gulf Between Black Homeowners and White is Actually Getting Bigger, Not Smaller People of Color Face Higher Rental Costs Than White Americans, Zillow Finds Sunday, February 18, 2024A Question of…

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Release: "A Question of Access and Quality: Health Care in New Hampshire" – A Highlight of the Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talks 2024

The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) isexcited to announce the third session of the 2024 Elinor Williams HookerTea Talks, "A Question of Access and Quality: Health Care in NewHampshire." This pivotal discussion, set for February 18, 2024, at thePortsmouth Public Library, is part of this year's enlightening series, “A New Deal for A Great Society.”The panel, featuring Bobbie D. Bagley, Dr. Marie Ramos, and NicoleSublette, moderated by Josephine Porter, explores the realities of NewHampshire’s health care today and…

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Empowering Change and Challenging Inequities: Black Heritage Trail NH Launches Tea Talk Series on Economic Justice and Housing Dreams

The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is pleased to announce the kickoff of the Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talks Series for 2024, featuring two enlightening panels. These thought-provoking discussions aim to shed light on significant historical and contemporary issues concerning the African American community in New Hampshire. The first panel, titled “New Deal or Raw Deal: Why it Matters,” will take place on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Portsmouth Public Library, located at 175 Parrot Ave, Portsmouth NH.…

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Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire

The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire promotes awareness and appreciation of African American history and life in order to build more inclusive communities today.

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