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PHOTOS: Black History Month Social Justice Celebration

A group of eight people, including one seated elderly person holding an award, pose together in a room with balloons. Others stand around him, some also holding awards. Theyre smiling and dressed in professional attire.
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(l-r) Harbor Care President & CEO Henry Och, Hon. Melanie Levesque, Brenda Lett, Anthony S. Poore, Hon. Harvey Keye (sitting), Hon. Linda Harriott-Gathright, and Bobbie D. Bagley.

What an incredible gathering! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our 2nd Annual Black History Month Social Justice Celebration! Your presence and passion made this event truly special.

We are grateful to our presenters—Ekow Ambaah, Director of Continuous Quality Improvement for Harbor Care, and Iraida Muñoz, Health Equity Officer for Nashua Division of Public Health & Community Services.

We are also grateful to our esteemed speakers—

Bobbie D. Bagley, Chief Public Health Officer and Director of the Nashua Division of Public Health & Community Services

Linda Harriott-Gathright, State Director of NH’s NAACP and the President of the Greater Nashua Area NAACP

Harvey Keye, Former NH State Representative & Korean War Veteran

Melanie Levesque, Former NH State Senator

Brenda Lett, Executive Director of the NH Black Women Health Project

Anthony S. Poore, President and CEO of NH Center for Justice & Equity

—for sharing their wisdom and voices. Social Justice Achievement Awards were presented to Hon. Linda Harriott-Gathright, Hon. Harvey Keye, Brenda Lett, and Anthony S. Poore. Bobbie D. Bagley and Melanie Levesque were recipients of the Awards 2024.

And a big SHOUT-OUT to our Harbor Care team leaders—Committee Co-Chair Jaimeika Lewis, Laina Reavis, and Catherine Reis—for making it all happen!

Relive the moments and explore the energy of the day through these photos! (Below the photos, explore a gallery of guest speaker biographies, heartfelt thank-you’s, and community sponsors.)

Three people stand together smiling in front of a table with colorful gift bags and balloons. A clock is visible on the wall behind them.
Two women smiling and standing together at a social justice celebration event. A projection screen in the background displays the words Keynote Speakers and My History: Building Community Resilience. Others are mingling in the room.
Two people stand at a table covered with a colorful cloth and gift bags. One person wears a red top and headband, the other wears a black vest. Art hangs on the wall behind them. A speaker and two water bottles are on the table.
Two women smiling and embracing. One wears a black hat, red glasses, and a layered outfit with pearls. The other wears hoop earrings, a red turtleneck, and a black leather jacket. They stand in a room with balloons and a person in the background.
Three people stand together smiling at an event. The woman in the center is holding an award. Behind them, there are tables with colorful decorations and gift bags. A clock is on the wall in the background.
A man claps while two women stand beside him at a podium. One woman is holding an award. The room is decorated with colorful balloons and patterned tablecloths. A clock is on the wall behind them.
Two women stand together, smiling. The woman on the left wears a yellow blazer, and the woman on the right holds a glass award. They are indoors with abstract art on the wall behind them. Part of a man is visible to the right.
An elderly man wearing sunglasses and a plaid shirt speaks at a podium in a room with colorful balloons and gift bags. Several seated people listen attentively. A large wall clock is visible behind him.
Four people stand together, smiling, in front of a screen displaying Social Justice Celebration: Keynote Speakers, History, Community, Resilience. They are in a room with wood floors and tables, wearing a mix of business and casual attire.
A person wearing a black headwrap, red glasses, and a black sweater with a green top speaks at a table with a microphone. Decorative bags and flowers are in the background on a colorful tablecloth.
A diverse group of people seated in rows, listening attentively to a presentation. Two screens are displayed at the front showing slides. The room is decorated with potted plants and an Africa-shaped art piece is visible on the wall.
A man in a light gray shirt speaks at a wooden podium. He wears a name badge and headset. Behind him are colorful gift bags and balloons. The wall in the background is beige.
A group of seven people, some standing and two sitting, pose for a photo at an event. One seated person is holding an award. A colorful tablecloth and decorations are visible. All appear cheerful.
A man stands at a podium speaking at a Black History Month event. Two women are seated at a colorful, patterned table with books and flowers. A screen behind them displays event details and silhouettes of people.
A group of people sits at a table covered with a colorful patterned cloth, engaging in conversation. Behind them, a screen displays text about the 2nd Annual Black History Month Social Justice Celebration. Tables with bags and gifts are visible in the background.
Two women stand and converse at a Black History Month event. One holds a small plate of food, and the other holds a jar. A colorful display and a sign about the event are in the background.
A person stands at a wooden podium, gesturing with both hands while speaking. Gift bags, balloons, and a decorative cloth are visible in the background, along with a water bottle on the table.
A room features a large banner celebrating Black History Month with an African continent outline and names of influential figures. Below, a table displays various informational cards and photos. A potted plant stands nearby on the wooden floor.
A lively gathering of people in a room, engaging in conversation. Some are seated, others are standing, holding plates of food. A map and a coat rack are visible in the background, creating a casual, community-like atmosphere.
Two people sitting at a table with a colorful patterned tablecloth, smiling at the camera. There are African-themed decorations. Behind them, three people stand near a table with bright gift bags and balloons.
A group of eight people, including one seated elderly person holding an award, pose together in a room with balloons. Others stand around him, some also holding awards. Theyre smiling and dressed in professional attire.
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Six adults stand and smile together in a hallway lined with posters and information on the walls.U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander Visits Harbor Care