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Along the Way: Day Trips into Black History

Robert Cook,

The Black Heritage Trail of NH (BHTNH) offers a self-guided tour for people who want to explore sites around Portsmouth.

Meet Mark Newport: Portsmouth’s First Black Police Chief

Beth Santos, Robert Ortiz, Photographer,

Helping manage that influx while keeping the community safe is a key responsibility of the Portsmouth Police Department, which is now led by Police Chief Mark Newport, the first African American to hold that post.

Black History Holds a Special Place in Portsmouth NH 400 Celebration

Beth Santos,

As Portsmouth celebrates its 400th anniversary and its rich history this year, members of the Seacoast community want to make sure the contributions made by scores of enslaved Africans, Black residents and other people of color are also remembered.

Sarah Dak Turns Hair Braiding into an Art

Robert Cook, Robert Ortiz, Photographer,

On any given day, Glow Braids salon on Manchester’s Chestnut Street is buzzing with activity as the hair stylists give a myriad of customers the looks they want. But this isn’t just any typical hair salon.

Essay: Let Love, Not Hate, Reign Over Our Hearts

Tanisha Johnson,

During a time when many New Hampshire residents believe their state is embracing diversity like never before, the City of Portsmouth was reminded that not everyone is on the same page. On the evening of Feb. 21, hate aimed to…

Shout Out: Talesha Saint-Marc

Robert Cook,

NH’s First Black Federal Magistrate

Civility in Civics

James McKim,

The Importance of Respectful Discourse in a Diverse Democracy

Essay: Mentors Have a Huge Role in Shaping Lives of NH Youth

Wildolfo Arvelo,

I’ve always said that I arrived where I am through shear vision, ambition, persistence, grit and hard work, and that I got where I am without the benefit of human support. The problem is…

No to Patterns Sheds Light on the Seacoast BIPOC Experience

Robert Cook,

BIPOC panelists in a new Seacoast discussion series expressed optimism about the future even as they outlined the challenges of being among the very few people of color in their neighborhoods and towns when they first arrived in the state.