Volunteer NH’s internal journey toward justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) stands out as a powerful testament to its commitment to ensuring that all Granite Staters, regardless of background, have space within the service sector. The New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity (NHCJE) spoke with Volunteer NH’s staff and Board Members to discover the unique ways that make the organization’s pursuit of these values more authentic.

Manchester's new mural is a tribute to the city’s rich heritage of many cultures, resilience, and unity

NHCJE's Icon Series, designed by Matt Lambert, uses art to honor and inspire by celebrating civil rights and justice pioneers through powerful designs.

Discover U+I Arts work to promote the inclusion of artists with disabilities in the greater Nashua community

Proposed changes to voter identification laws could lead to challenges in voting, threatening democracy in New Hampshire.

“If you don’t have a seat at the table, you may be on the menu.” - NHCJE’s annual meeting discusses strategies to enhance equity for communities of color in NH”

With historical and present-day examples, Bill Maddocks addresses how hate has been allowed to fester in NH and the USA.

Understand the power of Gospel music to transcend barriers and inspire social change on GOSPEL – A Celebration of Music, led by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Ophelia Burnett tells NHCJE about the highs and lows of her life after prison, culminating in award-winning advocacy for women and anti-slavery language.

Cecilia Ulibarri explains how Positive Street Art is “a living, breathing testament to the richness that diversity brings to our collective experience.

A newly released brief from the New Hampshire Center for Justice and Equity summarizes the languages spoken across the Granite State based on US Census data.

The Icon Series reflects on those who paved the way for our justice and equity journey. Today, NHCJE celebrates the extraordinary life of Judith Heumann.

The Icon Series reflects on those who paved the way for our justice and equity journey. Today, NHCJE celebrates the extraordinary life of Marsha P. Johson.

The Icon Series reflects on those who paved the way for our justice and equity journey. Today, NHCJE celebrates the extraordinary life of Angela Davis.

The Icon Series reflects on those who paved the way for our justice and equity journey. Today, NHCJE celebrates the extraordinary life of John Lewis.

The Icon Series reflects on those who paved the way for our justice and equity journey. Today, NHCJE celebrates the extraordinary life of Cesar Chavez.

The Icon Series reflects on those who paved the way for our justice and equity journey. Today, NHCJE celebrates the extraordinary life of Yuri Kochiyama.

As part of our giving thanks this season, NHCJE is sharing art and stories about the lives of those who paved the way for today’s justice and equity work.

Incorporating a racial justice lens in the fields of advertising, communications, and marketing will challenge stereotypes, promote diversity and inclusion, and adopting ethical practices for positive change.

Public art institutions shape cultural narratives and represent diverse communities. Examining their relationship to colonialism is essential.