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Hingham Unity Council Announces First Executive Director
The Hingham Unity Council ("HUC") is thrilled to announced that Nicole Walters has accepted the role of Executive Director! Although the HUC has been entirely volunteer-driven for over six years now, we're looking to scale our mission of bridging differences in experience and perspective and building a stronger, more diverse and welcoming community. Nicole joins the HUC with over twenty years of leadership experience across nonprofit, corporate, and community organizations. She specializes in fostering connections and facilitating dialogue that drives collaborative solutions and meaningful impact. Most recently, Nicole served as Interim Executive Director and Senior Director of Operations at the Duxbury Bay Maritime School, leading organizational growth, strengthening operational systems, and developing programs that ensured equitable experiences for employees and participants. She also organized community events focused on inclusion and environmental stewardship, engaging youth and adults in thoughtful conversation. Earlier in her career, Nicole held leadership roles in HR operations, organizational development, and communications at State Street Corporation and LPL Financial, improving efficiencies and strengthening workplace culture across domestic and international teams. Her interest in nonprofit work began with an internship at Third Sector New England, supporting early-stage organizations with grant research and funding strategies. Nicole has a long history [Read More ->]
HUC Welcomes Manny Oppong as New Board Chair
We welcome with great pleasure Emmanuel "Manny" Oppong as our third Board chair commencing September 1, 2025. Manny has served on the HUC Board for over five years.
A New Chapter: Hingham Unity Council Seeks First Executive Director
After six years of remarkable growth as a 100% volunteer-driven organization, the Hingham Unity Council has reached an exciting milestone: we're hiring our first Executive Director.
HUC Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
The HUC is pleased to announce its 2025 Scholarship Winners, Daniel Davis and Tala Sanford.
2025 Candidates Statements
We asked this year's Hingham 2025 Town election candidates for a response to this prompt: In the community vision presented in Hingham’s Master plan, adopted in 2021, welcoming “racial, cultural, and economic diversity” is listed as a top priority. Can you please tell voters how you will use your public position to make Hingham more welcoming for all people?
Andrew Turner to Chair HUC
The HUC is pleased to welcome Andrew Turner as our new Board chair commencing September 1, 2024. Andrew is passionate about issues related to racial and social justice, and has served in volunteer and leadership roles on the Hingham Unity Council since 2021, and at his church as a leader of the Becoming Beloved Community ministry.
Juneteenth 2024
Don’t Miss the HUC’s Fourth Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration By Laurie Asmus for Hingham Unity Council The Hingham Unity Council (HUC) and our community partners are excited to announce the fourth annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to meet us at the bandstand at Hingham Harbor to enjoy live music, engaging activities, offerings from artisan vendors, craft beer, and good food at this free community event. Once again this year, one hundred percent of our event vendors (music, activities, food, beer, etc) are BIPOC-owned. A fun line-up awaits! Activities start at 3:00 followed by presentations at 4:00 followed by live music by disco and funk band Booty Vortex until 6:00. For kids: Bounce obstacle course and bounce house Face painting Balloon art by A Dawning Experience Relay races presented by Duxbury For All Sensory station presented by Abington ASPIREand First Parish of Norwell For everyone: Interfaith blessings and presentation about the historical and cultural significance of this celebration. Artisan market featuring offerings by BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) vendors Tunes spun by DJ Jeff 2X African drum and dance performance by Moussa Traore Black [Read More ->]
Hingham 2024 Town Elections Candidate Statements
One of the goals of the Hingham Unity Council is to create a more inclusive and welcoming community. Can you please tell voters how you will use your public position to make Hingham more welcoming for all of its citizens? Read the answers from this year's candidates!
Letter from HUC Board to Rep. Meschino and Senator O’Connor
Below is a letter sent by the HUC Board to State Representative Meschino and Senator O'Connor advocating for the passage of two proposed pieces of legislation related to our Arab community members as well as a bill to protect First Amendment Rights by combating "doxing." We encourage other community members who support these bills to reach out too.
Summer Internship Opportunity 2024
The Hingham Unity Council is currently seeking a college or graduate level intern for the summer of 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to gain more experience in data collection and modeling.
Community Wrapped 2023
Saturday, December 16, 2023 Thanks to all who joined us and Derby Street Shoppes for this fun holiday fundraiser!
Downtown Hingham Menorah Lighting
December 7, 2023 Thanks to all who joined us and our partner organizations: the Hingham Community Center, Hingham Human Rights Commission, Congregation Sha'aray Shalom, and the Hingham Downtown Association.