Diversity Speaks NH: Recent Episodes
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The state of New Hampshire is seen as a novice at diversity work, but a newly established council is looking to change that. This podcast will give voice to the members of the state's new Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion, as well as citizens who share their stories. New Hampshire's growing population and increasing diversity, as well as reported incidents of bias around the state, have made these conversations necessary. Issues of race, gender, disability, age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity and more will be discussed. The council will host listening sessions around the state and ultimately present recommendations to the governor. Reporter Hadley Barndollar will be there to bring these stories to listeners.
Voices from The Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion public listening session, Monday, April 9 at the Great Bay Community College gymnasium.
The state's new Council on Diversity and Inclusion met for the first time last Thursday. The overall energy was many council members want to hit the ground running.
Members of New Hampshire's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion talk about their mission as they get ready to begin their work. Our first episode of the Diversity Speaks NH podcast features Rogers Johnson, chairman of the council and president of the Seacoast NAACP; Jim Maggiore, chairman of the North Hampton Select Board and father of a child who is part of the LGBTQ+ community; Pawn Nitichan, executive director of City Year New Hampshire; Sharon Harris, the Community College System of New Hampshire designee to the council; and Allyson Ryder, the associate director of Leadership New Hampshire who identifies as a gay woman.