NH: Human Rights/Racial Justice
NH activists pressure congressional delegation on Gaza ceasefire
Community members will hold a silent vigil outside the Dover office of Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., today in recognition of the people killed in the …
New England-Based Dance Ensemble Explores Impact of Climate Change
Smoke from Canadian wildfires this summer has permeated not only New England's air, but the performing arts. The Loom Ensemble - an …
Disability Community Celebrates Life of Advocate Judy Heumann
The disability community is mourning the loss of one of its greatest advocates. Judy Heumann, often called the "mother of the disability rights …
NH Businesses, Public School Backers: Repeal 'Divisive Concepts' Law
Advocates for public education in New Hampshire are asking state lawmakers to repeal what's known as the "divisive concepts" law, which educators say …
Voting After Incarceration: A Tough Stigma to Overcome
It is estimated more than four million Americans are ineligible to vote in their states due to a felony conviction. In New Hampshire the ban on …
Connecting NH Minority-Owned Businesses with Capital, Advice
The goal of a program through the Community Loan Fund is to connect with and support more minority-owned businesses in New Hampshire. The Community-…
Educators, Parents, Union File Lawsuit Against NH 'Divisive Concepts' Bill
CONCORD, N.H. -- Educators, parents and the American Federation of Teachers-New Hampshire (AFT) have filed a lawsuit against the state's so-called …
Group: Hate Crimes Often Go Unreported in Muslim American Communities
CONCORD, N.H. -- As the nation marks the 20-year anniversary of the Sep. 11 attacks, groups said stopping hate crimes and bigotry toward Muslim …
Groups Rally Against State Budget, Urge Lawmakers to Put Granite Staters First
CONCORD, N.H. - New Hampshire lawmakers are zeroing in on this year's nearly 175 page state budget, but advocates for working families say policy …
NH Ranks High in Child Well-Being, But Pandemic May Disrupt Gains
CONCORD, N.H. -- New Hampshire ranks in the top 10 for overall child wellbeing, but advocates for children and families say that doesn't diminish the …
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval
CONCORD, NH -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both …
Groups Oppose Ban in Teaching Nation's History of Systemic Racism
CONCORD, N.H. -- Sponsors of a bill to ban teaching or training about systemic racism, unconscious bias and other so-called "divisive concepts" held …