2023 Black History Month
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2023 BHM art piece "Planted" The concept is a garden being planted by a group of Black and BIPOC gardeners where we see a cross section of the soil beneath their feet. In the soil is a vibrant array of villages, wild animals, and symbols that represent the ways both our ancestors and nature play an important role in us being "rooted" or "planted" as a people. Artists: Cynthia Velásquez-Owens and Caché Owens-Velásquez
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Black History Month Kickoff Come learn how Black History Month came to be. Come prepared to discuss, hear stories you may not have heard before, snack, listen, paint, and reflect. Event sponsored by Black Student Union and Black Lives Matter Seacoast
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Wakanda Forever View the sequel to Marvel's Black Panther movie as the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter. Event sponsored by CAB |
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"Before European Contact": Changing the Ways we Present Our History Sunday, Feb 5, 2:00-3:30pm Event is part of Black Heritage Trail NH Tea Talks 2023 series More information and in-person or virtual registration | (blackheritagetrailnh.org) |
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No To Patterns: The Live Experience Tune in to stories shared by a panel of thriving business owners of the BIPOC seacoast community and their journey of getting there. |
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MLK Day of Service Volunteers are needed to support packing 10,000 meals with Meals of hope to be donated to local food pantries (including Cats Cupboard) and the NH Food Bank. Read more and sign up to help | (unhserves.unh.edu) Event sponsored by The Beauregard Center, Community Engagement, Residential Life, Off-Campus Engagement & Fraternity and Sorority Life, MUB, Student Government Assoc., COLA, Paul College, NH Listens, and Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
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The Paradox of Education for Black and Brown Children Event is part of Black Heritage Trail NH Tea Talks 2023 series |
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Women of Color Museum - A Tribute to the Contributions of Black Women The exhibit profiles several dynamic Black women who have made significant contributions to society and includes original artifacts, signed documents, and photos of individuals who have impacted the history of Black women around the world. Event sponsored by Women's and Gender Studies Department, Social Work Department and Memorial Union and Student Activities |
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LPE Movie Night: "Moonlight" Screening of Moonlight, directed by Barry Jenkins (2016). There will be pizza, candy and conversations! The event is open to everyone in the university community. Event Sponsored by: Lambda Pi Eta (LPE) - Communication Honor Society |
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The Cite Black Women Podcast and Chat Series: Dr. Daina Ramey Berry Podcast features reflections and conversations about politics and acknowledging Black women's ideas and intellectual contributions. Dr. Daina Ramey Berry author of "A Black Women's History of the United States", and Associate Dean of The Graduate School at Univ of Texas, Austin will be the featured guest of this podcast Zoom Link: https://unh.zoom.us/j/94817560410 Event sponsored by SHARPP |
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Deep Relaxation: Restorative Yoga for Race-Based Stress/Trauma Race-based stress is ongoing, cumulative, and recurrent experiences that lead to prolonged chronic stress. Restorative yoga is a self-care practice that allows the body to come into its relaxation response to find healing. In this practice, you’ll be guided into postures (with blankets, pillows, yoga props) that allow you to feel comfort and ease so that you can come into an overall softened state of stillness Come as you are, no yoga experience required. Please arrive at least 5 min prior to start of class |
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Cultivating Community: Paul College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference |
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Film "The Woman King" Historical action drama about the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey during the 17th-19th centuries. |
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"Beyond Forty Acres": Land Owernship, and Black Wealth Panelists will share the history and personal stories of land ownership, discriminatory practices and innovative ways Black New England farmers are reclaiming the land. Event is part of Black Heritage Trail NH Tea Talks 2023 series |
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Roll, Bounce, Peace and Love Soul Train Come dressed in your best disco outfits and enjoy evening of music and dance moves from the disco era. Event sponsored by Black Student Union, see more on Instagram |
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Black Maternal Health Panel Event Sponsored by: If/When/How and BLSA |
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"Shadows Fall North" Panel Discussion Film chronicles the efforts of two community scholars and activists who bring to light stories of Africans and African-Americans in New Hampshire from slavery to the Civil Rights era. Panelists include JerriAnne Boggis, Executive Director, Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, and Honorable David H. Watters, NH State Senator and UNH Professor Emeritus and more . . Event is sponsored by UNH Alumni Relations and The Office of Community, Equity and Diversity |
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Black History Month Lunch More on Chef Mitchell and the menu Event sponsored by UNH Dining |
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Audre Lorde Summit This summit is for UNH undergrad and graduate students and provides a learning space to build identity competencies and expand knowledge and skills to foster equity and inclusion practices, and explore critical issues related to social inequity. For more info and registration Event sponsored by The Beauregard Center |
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Black Excellence Weekend Event sponsored by Black Lives Matter Seacoast. |
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"Shades of Black":Connected by Color, Culture and Community Black Americans from diverse backgrounds will share their stories on what it means to live in and love their own skin. Event is part of Black Heritage Trail NH Tea Talks 2023 series |
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Amplify Podcast & Chat Series: Jermaine Fowler This episode of "Living Black History" is a recorded lecture where Jermaine Fowler reimagines the past history in ways that can sustain us and move us forward. Jermaine is the founder of The Humanity Archive. Zoom Link: https://unh.zoom.us/j/97878074381 Event sponsored by SHARPP |
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Exploring the Heart of Cross-Racial Conversation Panelists will explore the myth of the model minority and how we can speak openly and honestly in cross-racial conversations. Event is part of Black Heritage Trail NH Tea Talks 2023 series More information and in-person or virtual registration
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More Local Community
BHM Events and Programs |
February - Currier Museum of Art exhibit, Manchester, "Memoirs of a Ghost Girlhood: a Black Girl's Window", more info Feb 3, Black History Month Unity Concert with Martin Toe and Destin Boy Official, Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord, NH Ticket information Feb 6, NH Humanities Council - Durham Public Library discussion (online) "The Stono Rebellion" presented by Damien Costello More Info Feb 8, NH Humanities - Dover Public Library: book discussion (online) "Stony the Road: Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow" More Info Feb 11, "Moses, The Musical: A Black History Month Event", Portland Maine Tickets and info Feb 18, 10am-2pm, 121 Cedar St., Manchester, Black History Month Celebration, free food, door prizes, entertainment, support your local Black-owned businesses more info Feb 27, NH Humanities - Newmarket Public Library discussion (online) "Abolitionists of Noyes Academy", presented by Dan Billin More Info Museum of African American History, Boston - List of upcoming events For more Boston events go to: Eventbrite - Black History Month Events
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