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EWH Tea Talks: Permit Patty, BBQ Becky & Coupon Carl

Portsmouth Public Library-Levenson Room 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United States

From the rash of 911 calls targeting people of color to a racist jingle that turned a Christmas tune into a KKK theme song, there is no shortage of examples of how implicit bias impacts how we see the world and resulting actions that have lasting impacts. Join us for an experiential talk to explore the role of implicit bias in our lives. Our behavior is influenced by unconscious assumptions, beliefs and attitudes we have about others based on their…

Free

EWH Tea Talks: Tell Me the Truth: Exploring the Heart of Cross-Racial Conversations

Temple Israel 200 State Street, Portsmouth, NH

Presenters: Shay Stewart-Bouley & Debby Irving How can we speak openly and honestly in cross-racial conversations? What would such a conversation even sound like? Join Shay Stewart-Bouley (Black Girl in Maine) and author Debby Irving as they talk about racism’s impact on their lives and how conversation has been instrumental in their own understanding of 21st century racial dynamics. Shay and Debby will explore the common fears and pitfalls of cross-racial conversation that keep people isolated in their own racial…

Free

EWH Tea Talks: And Still We Rise

Portsmouth Public Library-Levenson Room 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United States

Presenters: Wildolfo Arvelo, Judy Dow & Brenda Lett Moderator: Cait Vaughan Can you really improve race relations in a country that is so divided? Through dialogue and story sharing this panel will present three innovative ways to build bridges. We will hear from one organization that is working to strengthen the cultural knowledge and identity of New England Native American youth and families; discover new state initiatives for economic growth through diversity and inclusion; and begin the dialogue around reparation…

Free

Meet Jack Staines, a “Black Jack”

Greenland Historical Society 44 Post Rd, Greenland, NH, United States

Saturday 6 April, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Greenland Historical Society Presents Meet Jack Staines, a “Black Jack” A living history presentation by Kevin Wade Mitchell, regional actor and Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire Sankofa scholar. at: The Parish House, 44 Post Rd. in Greenland, NH For more information contact Karen Mason at (603) 366-6336.

Free

Valerie Cunningham is Being Honored

at the 5th PPMTV Inspiration Awards, "Local Heroes, Untold Stories" Broadcast Live on PPMTV starting at 7pm, Thursday, April 18th, 2019 Join us to celebrate three amazing Portsmouth area residents who have gone above and beyond for the good of the Seacoast community. Tickets available at: ppmtvnh.org/ppmtv-inspiration-awards/ PPMTV, 280 Marcy Street, Portsmouth NH

Good Friday Guided Walking Tour, Portsmouth

St John's Episcopal Church 101 Chapel St, Portsmouth, NH

The BHTNH is pleased to host a guided walking tour in Portsmouth, NH, on Good Friday as a part of the collaborative Lenten Program between the Episcopal Church and the Trail. The tour will offer participants an opportunity to contemplate the Passion of Christ and to reflect on the legacy of enslavement and racial injustice through a series of "prayers of remembrance and reconciliation" at sites on the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail. 1 pm meet at St. John’s Church, 101…

Free

Good Friday Guided Walking Tour, Milford

Union Square, Milford NH 03055 Union Square, Milford, NH, United States

The BHTNH is pleased to host a guided walking tour in Milford, NH, on Good Friday as a part of the collaborative Lenten Program between the Episcopal Church and the Trail. The tour will offer participants an opportunity to contemplate the Passion of Christ and to reflect on the legacy of enslavement and racial injustice through a series of "prayers of remembrance and reconciliation" at sites on the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail. 3 pm meet at the Milford Oval, Milford,…

Free

222 Court Street House Blessing

Black Heritage Trail of NH Main Office 222 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

The Community is invited to join us for the blessing of our new office at 222 Court Street and learn more about the history of the building.

Free

Meet the Artist Joel Christian Gill

Black Heritage Trail of NH Main Office 222 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

Meet Graphic Novel Artist, Joel Christian Gill, who will discuss his exhibit on display at our new location.

Free

2019 Spring Symposium

St John's Episcopal Church 101 Chapel St, Portsmouth, NH

Emancipation & the 13th Amendment: The Legacy of Enslavement Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9am - 4pm Read More and Register Online

$35
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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Mail: 222 Court Street, Portsmouth NH 03801
Phone: 603-570-8469
Email: info@blackheritagetrailnh.org
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