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Laconia – MLK Celebration
NH, United StatesMartin Luther King Jr. Day
NH, United StatesMartin Luther King Jr. Day, also referred to as MLK Day for short, is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation and for racial […]
Manchester – MLK Day Celebration at Currier Museum
Currier Museum of Art 150 Ash St., Manchester, NH, United StatesJoin the Currier Museum for a free community celebration of Dr. King with renowned New Hampshire artist Richard Haynes, as he leads a public discussion and mural project focusing on the enduring themes of hope and resilience from the civil rights movement. https://currier.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day/ Learn more about Dr. King’s legacy, make collaborative art, see work from […]
Manchester – 2023 MLK Community Celebration
Manchester Memorial High School 1 Crusader Way, Manchester, NH, United StatesMonday, January 16, 2023, 1:00-4:00pm (Doors open at 12:10pm) Memorial High School, 1 Crusader Way, Manchester, NH See and share this event on Facebook. Communication Across Difference: Toward Beloved Community “People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don’t know each other; they don’t know each other because they […]
Online – Reflections from a Justice Organizer on MLK Day
NH, United StatesPeace & Justice Conversations: Reflections From a Justice Organizer on MLK Day Grace Kindeke for the last three years has been organizing with the American Friends Service Committee for immigrant rights and wellbeing, adequate housing, fair wages, job security, and support for education, particularly among historically under-served communities. Dr. King spoke of the triplets of Evil: Racism, […]
Manchester – Welcome Home!
Currier Museum of Art 150 Ash St., Manchester, NH, United StatesCalling all new-to-NH folks! Enjoy an evening at the Currier and meet fellow Granite Staters, both natives and newcomers, while viewing a special exhibition, State of the Art 2020: Locate. This exhibit explores the sense of place tied to personal identity & the idea of "Locate" as both a physical location and as a process […]
Harrisville – Photography Exhibit: An Immigrant’s Journey in Detention
NH, United StatesCrying in the Wilderness: An Immigrant’s Journey in Detention A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Powerful photos, words and artwork illustrating the emotional toll of immigrant detention Spinning Room, The Cheshire Mills Complex 69 Main St., Harrisville, NH January 16 – February 17 Open weekdays, 8 am – 5 pm OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, January 28, 3-5pm Spinning Room, […]
International Women’s Day
NH, United StatesInternational Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Learn more at www.internationalwomensday.com
César Chávez Day
NH, United StatesCésar Chávez Day is observed in the United States on March 31 each year. It celebrates the birthday of César Estrada Chávez and it serves as a tribute to his commitment to social justice and respect for human dignity. Learn more about César Chávez at https://chavezfoundation.org
Tax Day
NH, United StatesMany United States residents mark Tax Day as the deadline to file their income tax details to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The date is usually on or around April 15. However, this deadline may be extended to accommodate holidays or extreme weather conditions.