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Celebrating Giving Tuesday: NHCJE Honors Justice & Equity Icons
NHCJE honors eight Justice & Equity Icons whose legacies inspire action today. Join us this Giving Tuesday to support a more just and inclusive New Hampshire.
Fannie Lou Hamer: Defending the Right to Vote
In our Icon Series, we give thanks to those whose lives have laid the foundation for our journey toward justice and equity. In this season of being focused on showing appreciation the New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity celebrates the extraordinary life of Fannie Lou Hamer.
Frederick Douglass: Redefining Freedom
In our Icon Series, we give thanks to those whose lives have laid the foundation for our journey toward justice and equity. In this season of being focused on showing appreciation the New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity celebrates the extraordinary life of Frederick Douglass.
Ida B. Wells: Bearing the Light of Truth
In our Icon Series, we give thanks to those whose lives have laid the foundation for our journey toward justice and equity. In this season of being focused on showing appreciation the New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity celebrates the extraordinary life of Ida B. Wells.
bell hooks: A Voice for Love and Liberation
In our Icon Series, we give thanks to those whose lives have laid the foundation for our journey toward justice and equity. In this season of being focused on showing appreciation the New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity celebrates the extraordinary life of bell hooks.
W.E.B. Du Bois: A Legacy of Thought, Resistance, and Hope
In our Icon Series, we give thanks to those whose lives have laid the foundation for our journey toward justice and equity. In this season of being focused on showing appreciation the New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity celebrates the extraordinary life of W.E.B. Du Bois.
Rosa Parks: The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement
In our Icon Series, we give thanks to those whose lives have laid the foundation for our journey toward justice and equity. In this season of being focused on showing appreciation the New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity celebrates the extraordinary life of Rosa Parks.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life Devoted to Justice
In our Icon Series, we give thanks to those whose lives have laid the foundation for our journey toward justice and equity. In this season of being focused on showing appreciation the New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity celebrates
Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk To Freedom
In our Icon Series, we give thanks to those whose lives have laid the foundation for our journey toward justice and equity. In this season of being focused on showing appreciation the New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity celebrates
NH Center for Justice & Equity Expands Icon Series: Honoring Trailblazers of Justice & Equity
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.
Sonia Sotomayor: The People’s Justice Enduring Legacy
Sonia Sotomayor’s journey from humble beginnings to the Supreme Court highlights her resilience and commitment to justice, inspiring marginalized voices.
Thurgood Marshall: Mr. Civil Rights’ Impact on American Justice
Explore the life of Thurgood Marshall, Mr. Civil Rights, whose groundbreaking work as a lawyer and Supreme Court Justice shaped the fight for racial equity.
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Civil Rights Icon
Explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent approach to civil rights, a transformative force for justice and equity that continues to inspire.
Malcolm X: From Radical Empowerment to Global Solidarity
Explore Malcolm X's powerful legacy of resilience and racial justice, as he championed Black power, challenged oppression, and inspired greater unity.
Larry Itliong: The Father of the West Coast Labor Movement
Larry Itliong, a pivotal yet lesser-known labor leader, united Filipino and Mexican farm workers to fight for economic justice and workers' rights in the US.
Audre Lorde: The Warrior Poet of Justice and Equity
Explore the legacy of Audre Lorde, a poet and activist who championed feminism, social justice, and LGBTQ+ rights through her powerful writing.
NHCJE’s Icon Series: Where Art Meets Justice and Equity
NHCJE's Icon Series, designed by Matt Lambert, uses art to honor and inspire by celebrating civil rights and justice pioneers through powerful designs.
Judith Heumann: Championing Disability Rights and Inclusive Advocacy
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.
Marsha P. Johnson: The Transgender Activist Who Pioneered the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
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.
Angela Davis: A Trailblazer in the Pursuit of Justice and Equity
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.
