How Community Partnerships Advance Health Equity
NHCJE spoke with Henry Och, CEO of Harbor Care, about the organization’s mission to tackle health disparities and provide services to vulnerable populations.
All Children Are All Our Children: Advancing Equity in Education in NH
Insightful speakers in education started a conversation about expanding equity in schools at NH Center for Justice and & Equities' first Annual Meeting.
Nurturing Diversity in NH is Good for Kids, Schools, and the State
Making the “belonging case” for diversity will require us to look beyond test scores and broaden our understanding of which outcomes are most vital.
New Hampshire’s Housing Crisis Is A Human Rights Issue
Something as basic as a home should be easy to access. Elissa Margolin, Director of Housing Action NH, tells what's being done to fix the housing crisis.
New Hampshire Has a Dedicated Unit to Protect and Uphold Civil Rights
We spoke with Sean Locke, Director of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Unit, on how their work is essential for promoting social justice and equality in New Hampshire.
Can Implicit Bias Training Stop Racial Discrimination In Law Enforcement?
New Hampshire has green-lit implicit bias training for police officers. Its adoption by law enforcement has been underwhelming. Learn why enactment is slow.
How Does Divisive Concept Legislation Impact Students in New Hampshire?
The mere presence of divisive concept legislation demoralizes teachers and impacts students. Teachers may also limit what their students learn out of fear.
People of Color in NH share ‘Real Talk’ about the Culture of Policing in the Granite State
NHCJE and partners brought together members of the BIPOC community in New Hampshire and surrounding states to discuss the Culture of Policing.
The Arts are a Tool to Promote Social Justice and Equity
Contemporary art has the power to amplify marginalized voices, challenge dominant narratives, bring communities together, and advocate for change.
Addressing DEI - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in NH’s Justice System
New Hampshire’s Judicial Branch is training court staff on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -DEI and expanding pipeline diversity for new hires (141c)
School Districts Must Stop Scapegoating DEIJ Professionals
The rate of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice, DEIJ professionals being hired and fired by school districts is irresponsible. We must work to fix it.
A Brief Review of New Hampshire’s Race and Ethnicity Demographics
A newly released brief from the New Hampshire Center for Justice and Equity summarizes NH's race and ethnicity demographics data.
This Is Why Diversity Benefits Economic Development In New Hampshire
The more people that participate in the economy, the more it grows. Dwight Davis, Chair of NHCJE, shows why diversity is key to creating robust, fair economies.
Media + Local Community = Steps Towards Equitable Access to Information
Learn how community media partnerships can help historically underserved communities and have input into how narratives are told about them in local media.
Nellie Mae Education Foundation Awards Grant to NHCJE
The NH Center for Justice and Equity (NHCJE) is pleased to announce an operating support grant from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation has been awarded.
Josephine Porter Joins the NH Center for Justice & Equity
Josephine (Jo) Porter, MPH, is joining the New Hampshire Center for Justice and Equity. Porter will help lead the Center’s policy and program efforts.