The Sun Still Rises: Immigration, civil rights, and Dr. King’s unfinished work

Monday, January 26, 2026

My journey from the Congo to the United States could only be possible here. Only in this country could someone arrive with little more than hope, determination, and faith in opportunity and begin to build a life. America made my story possible not because it is perfect, but because its promise insists that opportunity belongs to everyone.

That promise aligns deeply with the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Soapbox: NAACP’s mission includes ensuring equality of all; segregated schools of any sort have never done that

Thursday, January 22, 2026Wednesday, January 21, 2026

With this in mind, we invite the state representatives who made what many believe are discriminatory statements to a meeting to discuss their motivations and intent with their comments and how they align, or not, with the ideals for which this nation was founded and how they serve, or not, to eliminate the inequities that exist in our society.

Letters: Manchester NAACP calls for accountability, transparency following police killing of Nickenley Turenne

Friday, December 19, 2025

The Manchester NAACP expresses deep concern following the shooting death of Nickenley Turenne, a 24-year-old Black man, during an interaction with the Manchester Police Department after a police pursuit.

If you want safer streets for Manchester, join the July 21 Listening Sessions

Monday, September 23, 2024Wednesday, July 19, 2023

People who live in the area can get involved in making their communities safer. We need Manchester neighbors to tell us how we can make Beech and Maple Streets better. We want to know what they need, what they want, and what could make our streets safer, but also more livable and enjoyable for all – including our families and children. 

Sign the petition to stop lead poisoning in Manchester, a serious and preventable health issue affecting our children

Monday, September 23, 2024Thursday, February 17, 2022

O P I N I O N THE SOAPBOX Stand up. Speak up. It’s your turn. Long recognized as a

It’s time for the city to commit to safer streets for all of Manchester

Monday, September 23, 2024Thursday, September 23, 2021

The Manchester Transit Authority and Manchester Moves deserve immense credit for committing the initial match funding to this project. Now it’s time officials in city hall take note and commit to safe streets for all Manchester residents, not just the wealthier neighborhoods.

The Soapbox: Unequal treatment for Manchester neighborhoods

Monday, September 23, 2024Friday, July 16, 2021

With summer here, Manchester residents are spending more time outside, walking city streets or biking through their neighborhoods. Unfortunately, more needs to be done to make sure people across the city can safely enjoy this time outside their homes.