[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E170]
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                       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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