New Hires Boost Black Heritage Trail's Mission in New Hampshire

PORTSMOUTH, NH — The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) is proud to announce the appointment of Quinci Worthey as senior program director and Jake Webb as marketing specialist.

These strategic hires will support the organization’s mission to elevate awareness and appreciation of African American history and culture throughout the Granite State.

Quinci Worthey, most recently Concord School District’s director of equity, diversity, inclusion, & justice, brings deep local expertise and leadership acumen to his new role. As senior program director, he will oversee the development and coordination of public programming, community partnerships, and the organization’s signature initiatives, including the upcoming Black New England Conference (BNEC) to be held at Southern New Hampshire University in October.

Joining him on the team is Jake Webb as marketing specialist. Webb will lead BHTNH’s marketing and communications efforts, using his multimedia experience to help the BHTNH achieve its goal of engaging with 400,000 Granite State residents by the end of 2027. The goal of 400,000 engaged residents was selected as it matches one-third of the NH population.

“At a time when the teaching of Black history is under threat and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are being dismantled, these hires represent both a bold commitment and a necessary response,” JerriAnne Boggis, Executive Director of BHTNH, said.

Local engagement with Black history on this scale serves as proof that NH residents want to hear the complete, unvarnished history of their state. These additions to the BHTNH team come at a time of unprecedented growth as the organization extends its reach to share the rich, often untold, stories of Black history deeper throughout the state. The new positions will directly address capacity needs brought on by this rapid expansion and will enable BHTNH to deepen its community engagement, educational programming, and visibility at a statewide level.

A generous donor has made these hires possible, helping to ensure that the Trail can continue to move boldly forward in its mission to make Black history visible across the Granite State.

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, this work has never been more urgent. Boggis reiterated: “Our team’s growth reflects our belief that Black history is American history, and that now more than ever, our stories must be preserved, shared, and celebrated.”

About the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire

The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that promotes awareness and appreciation of African American history and life in order to build more inclusive communities today. We work to visibly honor and share a truer, more inclusive history through exhibits, educational programs, curriculum development, and tours that can change the way our country understands human dignity when it is free of historical stereotypes. The statewide Black Heritage Trail connects the stories of New Hampshire’s African heritage by documenting and making visible many of the sites that testify to this rich history.

For more information, call the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire at 603-570-8469 or send an email to info@blackheritagetrailnh.org.

Submitted by the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire