Upcoming & Recent Events
On Display Aug 1-30 2025
The Art & Poetry Challenge, an annual Racial Unity Team event, showcases human connection through the arts. K-12 students and adults were invited to submit art or poetry based on the theme of “Belonging.” The exhibit examines the opposing concepts of belonging and exclusion as experienced in our world today.
Save The Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12-5 PM
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The 2025 New England BIPOC Fest promises to be a day filled with music, art, food, and community connections, showcasing the talents and contributions of BIPOC individuals in the Seacoast area. Attendees can look forward to a diverse lineup of performers, artisans, and food vendors, as well as interactive workshops and discussions promoting dialogue and education. Admission is free.
Stop by the Racial Unity Team tent.
To volunteer for this event complete the volunteer form.
Happening Now - Art & Poetry Challenge 2025 Submissions deadline August 31
Happening Now - Art & Poetry Challenge 2025 Submissions deadline August 31
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The Racial Unity Team is hosting its seventh annual Art & Poetry Challenge in 2025. New Hampshire residents are invited to submit a poem or visual work of art inspired by this year’s theme: “Building Bridges, Tearing Down Walls.”
Now open for submissions. Participants must submit their poem or their original artwork by August 31, 2025.
main anonymous in the judging process.
CALLING ALL K-12 NH TEACHERS! Submissions due date October 31, 2025
Happening Now - Art & Poetry Challenge 2025 Submissions deadline August 31
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Apply now for a chance to diversify your classroom library with $500! Each quarter, the racial unity team provides dozens of books that are aimed at diversifying and unifying the libraries of NH classrooms. Good luck to all teachers!
World Refugee Day - Saturday, June 21st from 10:00am - 1:00pm
Save the date: Saturday, June 21st from 10:00am - 1:00pm is World Refugee Day. This year, the Racial Unity Team is collaborating with the International Institute of New England to support refugees in New Hampshire. The event will include food vendors, activities for children, resource tables, performances, and more. It is free for the community to attend. Visit the Racial Unity Team table to learn about the work it does supporting New Hampshire since 2015.
Juneteenth Celebrations Saturday, June 19, 2025
Juneteenth Art Off the Walls
The Racial Unity Team has teamed up with Currier Museum of Art to support Juneteenth celebrations that includes a children's program.
- June 19 from 5 to 8 pm
- Free admission, though donations are encouraged
- Dance and music showcase presented by the Racial Unity Team
- Gallery talks inspired by Juneteenth
- Beer, wine, and special refreshments for purchase at Tidewater Café at the Currier
Community Dialogue July 12, 2025 form 2-3:30 pm
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Community Dialogue with the Racial Unity Team. An opportunity to hear form the Board and Chief Operating Officer and engage in community dialogue about Belonging or Not Belonging. We hope to offer a space where people from all backgrounds can come together to listen, share, and understand one another beyond headlines or stereotypes. Share this posting with someon you know.
Was on display July 3 -30, 2025 Portsmouth, NH
An exhibit of 63 works of art and poetry by residents across eight New Hampshire counties will be displayed at the Portsmouth Public Library July 3-30, 2025.
The Art & Poetry Challenge, an annual Racial Unity Team event, showcases human connection through the arts. K-12 students and adults were invited to submit art or poetry based on the theme of “Belonging.” The exhibit examines the opposing concepts of belonging and exclusion as experienced in our world today.
Indigenous Peoples Day October 14, 2024 - Save the date
Indigenous Peoples Day October 14, 2024 - Save the date
Save the Date:
The day's events begin with a land acknowledgment. Native American representation at the event will be Denise and Paul Pouliot Denise is the Sag8moskwa (Head Female Speaker) and Paul is the Sag8mo (Head Male Speaker/Grand Chief) of the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People headquartered in Alton, NH.