    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Page E170]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                           RECOGNIZING DINAH WHIPPLE

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                               HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                                of new hampshire

                        in the house of representatives

                          Thursday, February 27, 2025

      Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dinah Whipple
    of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in celebration of Black History Month
    Dinah Whipple was a monumental figure for educational equality in the
    State of New Hampshire.
      Dinah was enslaved until her emancipation at the age of 21. On
    February 12, 1781, Dinah married Prince Whipple, who for many years was
    enslaved by William Whipple, one of the signers of the Declaration of
    Independence.
      Dinah Whipple conducted the Ladies African Charitable School for
    several decades, providing education for formerly enslaved people and
    their children.
      Over two centuries later, her legacy still lives on in New Hampshire
    with the Dinah Whipple STEAM Academy at the University of New
    Hampshire. This program offers underrepresented young teens of color
    the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, arts,
    math, and black history in America for no cost. In addition, the
    location of Dinah Whipple's trail blazing school is now a stop on the
    Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire.
      On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional
    District, I recognize Dinah Whipple for her selflessness to New
    Hampshire's community and history. Now more than ever, it is important
    to honor and celebrate the lives of individuals who gave back to our
    communities, and Dinah Whipple's legacy and memory must be honored.

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