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 of the BHTNH, “On October 5th, our conference includes awareness that from the Civil Rights Movement to voting rights and the LGBTQ+ Rights Movements, individuals at the intersections of race, gender, and sexual orientation have played pivotal roles in challenging oppressive systems and advocating for social change.”
Boggis added, “Our one-day conference will be offered both in-person and virtually and is intended to celebrate success stories of individuals and institutions that serve as beacons of hope for current generations to live out their identities authentically.”
Conference Highlights
Highlights of the ‘LIVING OUT LOUD’ conference include this year’s Keynote conversation featuring Tiq Milan (he/him), a sought after host and strategic media consultant. Milan has worked with HBO, NBC News, among other film and television producers. He’s also served as the Senior Media Strategist and National Spokesperson for GLAAD.
In addition to Milan, the conference will include the announcement of the 2024 CItizen of the Year Award and feature three interactive panel discussions with panelists from around the country. Each discussion will honor a famous member of the LGBTQ+ from history that connects to each session. There will also be additional opportunities for networking and learning before, during, and after the conference.
More Information and Registration
To learn more about the ‘Living Out Loud: The Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation’, please visit: https://blackheritagetrailnh.org/black-new-england-conference-2024/ .
Conference fees differ for in-person attendance ($115) and virtual attendance ($75) with discounts available for students. Updates and announcements will also be posted on the BHTNH’s social media channels Facebook, Instagram, and X for the latest updates and announcements.
