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NHCJE’s Open House

On October 8th, 2025, NHCJE hosted an Open House, to welcome our fellow community neighbors, allies, and colleagues to our new office space in downtown Manchester. The Open House featured an unveiling of a mural created by Positive Street Art for the NHCJE office.

Photo Gallery

Two women happily posing in front of a colorful mural of diverse women's faces, with one wearing a black leather top and the other in a yellow shirt and black vest.
Two women in an art gallery. One woman with short gray hair and glasses is pointing to a piece of art on the wall, while the other woman with dreadlocks watches. The gallery has colorful paintings, including a large portrait of a woman with glasses.
Three people smiling and posing together indoors near a brick wall, with potted plants on a windowsill behind them.
A man in a green hoodie looking at a colorful pop art portrait on a gallery wall.
Two people hugging warmly indoors, showing affection and comfort.
Table with an annual report folder and mini cardboard cutout figures of people surrounding the folder.
People happily socializing in a hallway, with a man hugging a woman, and others talking and smiling around them.
Two women hugging warmly in an indoor setting with a brick wall background, one wearing glasses and long hair, the other with dreadlocks and a green jacket.
Buffet table with trays of fried chicken, spring rolls, baked beans, and various sauces.
A wooden table with a glass top holding pamphlets, brochures, and paper materials related to justice and equity, including an annual report and informational flyers, with cut-out paper figures of diverse people spread across the surface, arranged in
Three people in conversation inside an art gallery, with colorful artwork on the wall behind them and an emergency exit sign on the ceiling.
Group of people chatting in an indoor hallway, some holding cups, in a casual setting.
Three men are standing and talking in a room with a sofa and a painting on the wall. One man is facing away from the camera, while the other two are smiling and holding a cup.
People socializing in an office break room with a brick wall and large windows, some holding coffee and snacks.
A man with a beard wearing a cap, black vest, and black pants, holding a paper cup, engaged in conversation with a woman with blonde hair wearing a beige coat.
A man and woman smiling and talking to a girl with braided hair in an office hallway, with a brick wall background.
Woman in green blazer and green sneakers viewing colorful artwork in a hallway with wood flooring.
Three people smiling and chatting in a small office or break room, with a table holding coffee cups and snacks, a corkboard on the wall, and a window letting in natural light.
Buffet table with trays of fried chicken, baked fish, potatoes, and side dishes, with serving utensils and condiments.
A woman with light brown hair is standing in an indoor setting, smiling and looking to her right. She is wearing a tan blazer over a leopard print blouse and has a red and white name tag that reads 'Kristen Oliver.'
A group of five people conversing in a room with a brick wall and large windows, some holding drinks, at a social or networking event.
Two people, a man with glasses and tattoos, and a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, smiling and engaging in conversation inside an office room. There is a TV screen in the background, a table with papers and pamphlets, and a desk with a compute
Two people having a conversation in a narrow hallway with wooden floors and beige walls. The man on the left is wearing glasses, a white patterned shirt, and dark pants. The woman on the right has brown hair, is carrying a backpack and a coat, and is
An office with a desk that has a computer monitor draped in a Philippine flag. The desk has various office supplies and a black chair. There is a corkboard with papers and a black tapestry on the wall. The room has beige walls, dark carpet, ceiling l
Two women, one with white hair wearing a red coat and glasses, and the other with gray hair wearing a black and white striped shirt, are engaged in conversation in an art gallery hallway, with several paintings on the walls and other people in the ba
Three women standing in a hallway, laughing and smiling at each other
A man with a beard, wearing a black uniform, a brown cap, and sneakers, sitting on a stool and talking to a woman with long hair wearing a patterned blouse and pink pants in a small room with a counter, a window, a recycling bin, and flowers.
Two men hugging each other warmly inside a café or office, with one holding a coffee cup. Other people are in the background, and the room has wooden flooring and large windows.
A woman with brown hair smiling and standing in a hallway, wearing a black jacket and beige pants, talking with another person off to the right.
A man and woman embrace and hug in a hallway with wooden flooring, artwork on the walls, and ceiling lights. Several other people are in the background near a window, with a doorway to the right, and an exit sign on the ceiling.
A woman with dreadlocks and tattoos is serving herself food at a buffet table in an office conference room.
Two men are hugging each other warmly in a hallway during a social gathering, with several other people smiling and conversing in the background.
A smiling man standing in a hallway, wearing a black Calvin Klein shirt, black jacket, and a watch, with colorful abstract art on the wall behind him.
Two individuals standing in a room with a beige wall and a gray filing cabinet. The man on the left wears glasses, a navy blazer, and gray trousers, and is clasping his hands. The woman on the right, also wearing glasses, dons a yellow top and black
Group of people standing in a room with artwork on the wall, smiling and talking.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a tan blazer over a leopard print top, standing in an office or conference room, smiling and holding a bag. She has a red nametag that reads "Kystra Oliven".
Two people, a woman and a man, talking in a room with brick walls. The woman is holding a tote bag and wearing a brown blazer, while the man is wearing a white t-shirt and glasses, gesturing with his hand.
A person with shoulder-length dark hair wearing a gray cap, yellow and black checkered shirt, black pants, and black shoes standing in a hallway with wooden flooring, light-colored walls, and artwork, looking to the right.
A man wearing a black vest with 'ELF' logo and a baseball cap, standing in a room with white walls and a large window, smiling slightly with his hands clasped.
Two men hugging in a room with others present, flowers on a window sill, and an 'EXIT' sign on the ceiling.
Two women smiling and laughing in an indoor office or cafe setting. One woman has red hair, wearing a white blouse and brown pants. The other woman has black dreadlocks, wearing a white and black top, black pants, and sneakers with leopard print.
Two women standing close together, smiling joyfully in front of a large mural with portraits of diverse women and the word 'Justice' written multiple times.
People engaged in conversation in an office or conference room, with a display of pamphlets and flowers on a table behind them.
A police officer and a man in a white t-shirt standing indoors, smiling and posing for the photo.
An elderly man and a woman are smiling and talking to each other at an indoor gathering. The man is wearing glasses, a dark blazer, blue shirt, and gray pants. The woman has shoulder-length dark hair and is wearing a green dress with a black cardigan
Three people standing and talking in an office setting with large windows, artwork on the wall, and informational materials on a table behind them.
Three people smiling and standing close together in front of a colorful mural featuring black and white portraits and text related to justice and equality.
A woman with dark skin and dreadlocks, smiling and speaking, standing next to a man wearing a cap and black shirt, holding a water bottle, in an indoor setting.
Three people standing in a kitchen area engaging in conversation; two men and one woman, with the woman smiling at the camera.
Buffet table with trays of food, cups, and napkins near a brick wall and window
A man and woman are having a conversation indoors. The woman is smiling and dressed in a green dress with a black cardigan, while the man is wearing a baseball cap, black vest, and black pants. The background features windows, framed certificate, and
A woman with dreadlocks, smiling and talking to a police officer in a black uniform with 'Manchester Police' written on the back, in an indoor setting.
Three people standing together, smiling and celebrating in front of a colorful mural.
A man in a brown hoodie observing and pointing at a colorful mural of various famous Black and African American icons on a white gallery wall.
Two people smiling and hugging in front of a colorful mural with faces and abstract art. The person on the left is a woman with dark dreadlocks, wearing a beige and black top, and jewelry. The person on the right is a man with glasses, gray hair, wea
Colorful hand-drawn posters with text and illustrations are attached to a white wall in an indoor setting with wooden flooring. The posters contain various notes, drawings, and phrases, but the specific details are not clearly visible.
Three women standing together at a social gathering, smiling and engaging in conversation, with one woman holding a plate of cheese and crackers.
Group of diverse people hugging and smiling in a hallway at a social event.
People hugging and smiling in a hallway, celebrating a moment of connection and happiness.
Group of diverse people hugging and smiling in a hallway of a building, celebrating or greeting each other.
A woman with glasses, dark hair, and a scarf standing in front of a colorful mural with black and white portraits of two women, one with glasses and curly hair, the other with straight hair, and various words and images in the background.
People smiling and talking in a hallway, including a woman wearing glasses and a black jacket with yellow shirt, surrounded by others in casual attire.
Three women standing and smiling indoors, with one holding a small plate of food, in a casual setting with framed art on the wall.
A smiling young woman and an older man with glasses hug each other in front of a colorful mural featuring multiple faces and text related to justice and equity, with the man wearing a white t-shirt and the woman wearing a black leather vest and gray
Group of diverse women smiling and interacting in a room, celebrating and socializing.
People hugging and socializing in a hallway, expressing happiness and warmth.
A group of people greeting each other in a hallway, with two women hugging and smiling, while others engage in conversation.
Two women hugging in a hallway at a social gathering, with other people standing around, some smiling and talking.
Two people hugging warmly in an office or break room, with others in the background.
An older man with glasses, wearing a white T-shirt and a watch, is speaking to a woman with curly hair, in a hallway of a building. The man is gesturing with his left hand as he talks.
A woman with curly brown hair, wearing a yellow shirt and black pants, standing and smiling in front of a colorful mural with faces and abstract designs.
People smiling and posing for a photo indoors, one person holding a cup, with colorful artwork on the wall in the background.
Two men laughing and talking in an office kitchen, one wearing a striped polo shirt, the other in a dark shirt with a lanyard.
A woman smiling and wearing glasses, a green jacket, and a red patterned scarf standing in front of a colorful mural featuring black and white portraits of women and various artistic elements.
People hugging in a hallway of an art gallery or museum, with a colorful portrait mural on the wall to the left and other visitors in the background.
A smiling woman with glasses and earrings wearing a yellow shirt and black vest, standing in an office. A person next to her is gesturing towards her head. Office desk with computer, monitor, and various decorations are visible in the background.
A group of five people engaged in conversation in a hallway, with framed artwork on the wall and a printer in the background.
Smiling woman with glasses and a button, standing indoors near a doorway, with a colorful portrait on the wall behind her and a brown sofa on her right.
A man with gray hair, glasses, and tattoos wearing a white T-shirt with the text 'New Hampshire Center' and 'Justice & Equity' is laughing and engaging in conversation in a hallway.
Two women having a conversation in a room with computers and artwork in the background.
A group of diverse people in a room with brick walls and large windows, engaged in conversation, with a man standing in the center holding a cup, wearing a vest and name tag.
A woman and a man smiling and posing together in front of a colorful wall mural of diverse women’s faces. The woman has dreadlocks and wears a beige and black top, while the man wears a black shirt and grey pants with a name tag that says "Jason."
People socializing in a hallway of an art gallery with colorful paintings on the walls and flowers on a table in the background.
A handwritten illustration showing two angelic characters and a thought bubble with the words 'God?' and 'Maybe you were too silent.' Accompanying text says 'Wings are hard to draw.' The abstract style and playful notes give it a lighthearted tone.
A man and woman smiling and posing together at an art gallery or event. The man is wearing a dark suit with a red tie, and the woman is wearing glasses, a black shirt, and jeans. They are standing in front of a colorful mural or artwork with portrait
Two men in suits standing in a hallway engaging in conversation at a professional event. One is holding a plate of food, and they are smiling.
People engaging in conversation at an indoor event with artwork on the wall and flowers on a table.
Two women standing indoors and leaning against a wall. One woman is smiling with arms crossed, wearing glasses and a yellow and black outfit. The other woman is making a duck face, wearing a white crop top with a black corset overlay and black jeans.
Group of diverse people socializing and enjoying coffee break in an office or break room, with a bulletin board on the wall and a window bringing in natural light.
Three women standing behind a wall with a window glass at an indoor gathering, one holding a tray, others smiling and talking, with artwork on the wall behind them.
Three men are talking at a social gathering in an indoor setting. One man is wearing a white T-shirt, another in a black jacket, and the third man in a suit with a red tie. They are smiling and appear to be engaged in a friendly conversation.
Two men engaged in conversation in an art gallery, one holding a plate of strawberries. A portrait of a woman, painted in a mixed media style, hangs on the wall behind them.
Three men standing together at an indoor event; one man in a white t-shirt with tattoos on his arm, another in a dark suit with a red tie, and a third man in the background holding a cup.
A man smiling and sitting in an office chair, wearing a light blue shirt and a navy vest with 'Fiduciary Trust' logo.
Four men are standing in a corridor at a social event. Two of them are facing each other, one is in a suit with a red tie, and another in a white t-shirt with glasses and tattoos, gesturing as he speaks. The fourth man is holding a plate of food.
Two men are hugging and laughing in an indoor setting, with a painting of a woman on the wall behind them.
A man smiling and sitting in a chair in an office, wearing a light blue shirt and a dark vest, with a framed portrait of a woman with curly hair hanging on the white wall behind him, and small potted plants on a windowsill.
Two men hugging each other and smiling warmly in an indoor space with artwork on the wall and a brick wall in the background.
Three people having a conversation in a room with wood flooring and white walls
Two men engaged in conversation at an indoor gathering, one wearing a striped polo and the other wearing a blazer with a name tag.
Two smiling men standing side by side inside a room with a brick wall and window behind them. One man in a suit holding a phone, and the other in a vest with a logo, both appearing happy and engaged.
Two women are engaged in conversation at a networking event with a table of name tags and a display with photos of people in the foreground.
A group of men standing and talking in an office or meeting room. One man in the center is smiling, wearing glasses, a dark blazer, and a name tag that reads "James McKinn." Other men are partly visible.
Two women standing in a room, engaging in conversation. One woman is wearing a green blazer and black pants, the other is wearing a leopard print dress with black boots. There is a window behind them, a brown chair, a small table with flowers, and a
Two smiling men standing together indoors, one holding a bouquet of sunflowers, with a woman in the background. The man on the left has gray hair, glasses, and a white T-shirt, and the man on the right has short hair, a beard, sunglasses on his head,
Two women hugging at an indoor event, with several people in the background smiling and conversing.
Two women standing and talking in a room, with a table of photo booth props and a picture display on the table.
A group of four people socializing indoors at an art gallery or event, with a colorful mural on the wall depicting multiple faces and a compass logo in the background.
A woman with a black and beige animal print coat and black shirt, with a shoulder bag, talking to a group of people in an office or break room. Others are visible in the background near a refrigerator, with bright natural light coming from a large wi
Two smiling men standing together at an indoor event, one holding a bouquet of sunflowers, in a room with a beige wall and ceiling lights, and other people in the background.
Two people standing in an art gallery or exhibition room, one man and one woman, with colorful artwork on the wall behind them.
A man wearing a gray polo shirt and beige pants is standing with his arms crossed, smiling and talking to people in a room with tribal wall decor and a potted plant.
Two women engaging in conversation in a cozy indoor setting near a window, with a table of snacks and a cork bulletin board on the wall.
Three people socializing at an indoor event; a man with glasses and dreadlocks leaning on a woman, another woman standing nearby smiling.
People socializing indoors, two women and a man in the foreground, standing near a wall with artwork, engaged in conversation.
A young woman with dreadlocks, wearing a beige top with a black corset, is speaking to another person in an indoor setting with a brick wall and large window behind her.
Group of five people engaged in conversation in an office room with awards framed on the wall.
Two women and one man standing in an art gallery or office space, smiling and engaging in conversation, with colorful artwork on the wall behind them.
Two women with short gray hair and dark skin are engaged in conversation in a hallway, with other women partially visible around them. One woman wears glasses, a striped shirt, and dark jeans, while the other wears a black vest and gray pants. An ill
Two women hugging, one smiling while holding a plate with a piece of cake, in a room with a brick wall and buffet table in the background, and a third woman standing nearby.
Two women engaged in conversation in a hallway with multiple people in the background; one woman wears a green shirt and black pants with green sneakers, the other wears a black and white polka dot blouse and black pants, holding a small handbag.
Two women are engaged in a conversation at a social gathering. One woman, wearing a green blazer and Nike sneakers, is smiling and talking to a man in a dark blazer and glasses. Another woman stands nearby, looking away, holding a coat. There is a fo
A man with a beard and short hair wearing a dark green Under Armour hoodie, standing against a wall with colorful abstract art, in a hallway with wooden flooring.
Two women hugging each other in a corridor with cheerful expressions.
A man and woman hug and share a moment of affection in a hallway, with the woman smiling and holding a Louis Vuitton purse.
Two women sharing a hug in a room with a colorful portrait of a woman with an afro on the wall, and other people in the background.
Three people talking in an office room, viewed through a doorway with a brick wall and a flat screen TV on the wall.
A man receiving a colorful tote bag from a woman indoors, with other people partially visible in the background.
Three people having a conversation in an office hallway, viewed through a partially open door.
Woman smiling and holding a colorful tote bag with the words 'Positive Street Art' written on it.
A group of women hugging and smiling in a room with artwork on the wall and a door leading to another room.
A woman is handing a colorful tote bag to a man at an indoor gathering. The tote bag features a rainbow-colored design with the Statue of Liberty silhouette. The woman is smiling while the man looks at the bag.
A man in a dark gray shirt is engaged in conversation with an older man with gray hair and glasses. Several other people are in the background in a room with white walls, a framed artwork, and ceiling lights.
Three people having a conversation in an office break room. One man is wearing a black polo, a cap, and sneakers, holding a small object, and two women are listening, one with red hair and the other with brown hair.
A woman standing in front of a mirror holding a colorful tote bag that reads 'Positive Street Art.' She is smiling and has dark, curly hair, wearing a dark green top and layered necklaces.
Three people, including a woman with a name tag, are engaged in conversation in a kitchen with dark wood cabinets.
Two men shaking hands and smiling in a hallway while a woman looks on in the background.
People standing and conversing in a hallway, some smiling and laughing.
Two people hugging in a warm embrace inside a room with wooden walls and a brick wall in the background, with others present also in the room.
Two people talking and smiling in an office or meeting room, standing next to a wall and a door. One person is a woman with gray hair, glasses, and a striped shirt, and the other is a man in a suit jacket and dress shirt.
Three people having a conversation in an office room. Two are standing, one is sitting. The woman on the left is wearing glasses, a striped shirt with a black sweater tied around her neck, and jeans. The man on the right is dressed in a suit and glas
A smiling woman with glasses, wearing a yellow shirt and black blazer, holding a clipboard and pen, standing in a hallway at a professional event, with a name tag that reads 'Marie Tule' and a logo for the New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity. I
A yellow sign on a shelf that reads 'Protect Our Neighbors, Communities Not Cages' with a butterfly graphic. In the background, there are some pictures and words on a beige wall, and part of a black cabinet or counter with two small potted plants and
A smiling woman with short brown hair and glasses wearing a yellow top and black cardigan, holding a pen, pamphlet, and phone, standing indoors with another woman in the background.
Three people smiling and posing together indoors in front of a brick wall, with a window and plants nearby.
Two men standing together and smiling in front of a brick wall. The man on the left is wearing a gray suit and holding a smartphone, and the man on the right is wearing a blue vest over a light blue shirt.
Two men standing and talking in an indoor room, one with dark hair wearing a leopard print sweater and the other with gray hair and glasses, gesturing with his hand.
Three people engaged in conversation at an indoor event, with a man listening intently and smiling, in a warmly lit room with brick walls.
A woman with dark hair wearing a leopard print sweater is talking passionately with a man behind her. The man has gray hair and glasses, and is wearing a white shirt. The scene appears to be in an indoor setting with wooden paneling and framed pictur
Two women standing in front of a brick wall, smiling. The woman on the left is wearing glasses, a green jacket, and a patterned scarf. The woman on the right has short dreadlocks, is wearing a beige crop top with black lace-up details, and has a name
Two men standing side by side smiling in front of a brick wall. The man on the left is wearing a suit, and the man on the right is wearing a blue vest over a light blue shirt.
Two women smiling, standing close together, one has her arm around the other's shoulder, wearing glasses and colorful earrings, against a brick wall, with a plant in the foreground.
A man with a beard and mustache looking into a mirror, wearing a dark green Under Armour hoodie, standing in a room with decorative African tribal masks on the wall, framed photographs on the window ledge, and a plant in the foreground.
A group of people in a meeting room with a brick wall and whiteboard, smiling and engaging.
Three people standing together and smiling indoors, with a brick wall background. They are wearing name tags, and there are plants on a table nearby.
A group of four people assessing something with surprised and happy reactions in an office hallway.
Three people in an office setting, one woman with hands over her mouth showing surprise, another smiling woman, and a man partially visible with one arm raised.
A group of four diverse people engaging in conversation indoors. The woman at the center has dark skin and dreadlocks, and is gesturing with her hand while speaking. The others, a man with gray hair and glasses, a bearded man with dark hair, and a wo
Three people are engaged in conversation in an office setting, with a brick wall in the background. Two women and one man are visible; one woman is wearing a yellow top and black vest, the other woman is wearing glasses, a green jacket, and a red sca
Two women smiling and talking, standing indoors with beige walls and framed artwork. The woman in front has curly red hair, glasses, and is holding a notebook or tablet. The woman behind has straight, shoulder-length brown hair. Both are wearing whit
Three people engaged in a discussion inside an office with brick wall and large window. One man in a suit is pointing, another woman with glasses in a green jacket holds a phone, and a third woman in a yellow top gestures.
Three people smiling and posing together indoors in front of a brick wall with a large window and plants
Two women laughing and having fun through a window or opening. The woman in the foreground has curly hair, glasses, and is holding a plate with some food. The woman in the background is smiling widely.
A man and a woman smiling and standing together indoors, with a brick wall backdrop and plants nearby.
Three people standing together in front of a colorful mural, smiling and posing for the photo.
A white sign with the logo and text 'New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity' leaning against a brick wall in an indoor room with a brown carpet and a white ceiling with an air vent.

About the Photographer

Woman with curly hair and glasses standing in front of colorful mural featuring black-and-white portraits of women.

Whitney Barney Maka

Whitney Maka Barney is a New England based photographer whose work focuses on documenting the BIPOC community and the powerful stories within it. She also captures families, weddings, and portraits, highlighting the beauty and connection in every moment.

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