Sign up for the Today newsletter
Get everything you need to know to start your day, delivered right to your inbox every morning.
New Hampshire
‘Doesn’t make any sense to me’: NH town outraged by ‘Jesus Loves White Children’ social media post
It is school vacation week in New Hampshire. That’s probably a good thing for students at Pembroke Hill School. Otherwise they might have been treated to a mini-demonstration Monday: an adult and a child standing and waving next to a sign that read: Jesus Loves White Children.
It’s unknown who organized the ‘demonstration’ and then posted it to social media, but it caused an uproar in this town of 7,000.
“I was just sitting at home after work yesterday and I opened up my social media and it was right there in front of me in my feed,” said one Pembroke Parent. “I couldn’t believe what I saw. I thought it was fake.”
It seems to be real — and seems to not be the first time that message — Jesus Loves White Children — has been on display for New Hampshire residents. A search of social media uncovered at least two other recent exhibitions of the sign in videos posted to YouTube and TikTok. But it’s unclear the actual source of the videos.
A Pembroke parent who did not want to be identified said he moved to the town from Massachusetts, to get away from the issues of urban life — including racism. That parent, who is black, is distressed to learn his new home is not immune to intolerance.
“You think it’s peaceful, quiet, very close-knit,” he said. “This is a shocker.”
Adrian Medina, a Pembroke parent of three biracial children, called the video disgusting, inflammatory and hateful — and was especially distressed to see a child standing next to the sign.
“Who’s raising children like that,” he said. “Why do they even have custody of children if they’re doing stuff like that. It just doesn’t make any sense to me.”
It didn’t make a whole lot of sense to Pembroke’s School Superintendent, either.
“We have been made aware of a disturbing video that was taken in front of the Pembroke Hill School and posted on TikTok and other social media platforms,” said Patty Sherman. “School was not in session when this video was taken and it was taken without the knowledge or permission of the Pembroke School District.”
Sherman said the school administration immediately contacted Pembroke Police — who said they are looking into the matter.
Sherman also said the district is committed to maintaining equal access and opportunity for all students — and that any form of discrimination, bullying or hate speech won’t be tolerated.
Medina said not only is the sign offensive but, in his opinion, untruthful.
“It said that Jesus Loves White Children,” he said. “When, in fact, everybody knows Jesus loves all children.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.
Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Crime
Elijah Allman’s arrest on March 1 was his second in New Hampshire in a matter of days.
A court hearing for Cher’s son Wednesday over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home this month has been canceled.
Elijah Allman’s arrest on March 1 was his second in New Hampshire in a matter of days. Allman, the 49-year-old son of the iconic singer and actress, was also detained Feb. 27, accused of acting belligerently at a prestigious prep school in Concord.
It is unclear if Allman, of Malibu, California, has any connection to the home in Windham, New Hampshire. He is being held in the Rockingham County Department of Corrections, Superintendent Jonathan Banville said.
The hearing Wednesday was continued until an undetermined date after Allman got an attorney Wednesday morning. The attorney, Sarah Landres, did not respond to a request for comment.
Allman, whose father was the late singer Gregg Allman, is charged with two counts of criminal mischief, one count of burglary and a count of breach of bail for breaking into the home on March 1. Police said in a report that Allman did not have permission to be at the home and forcibly entered it.
Officials at St. Paul’s School said Allman last month identified himself as the parent of a prospective student and slipped into the dining hall as some students were leaving the building. Police responded to reports that he was disturbing people in the building.
He was charged with four misdemeanors in the school incident: two counts of simple assault, criminal trespass and criminal threatening. Allman was also charged with a violation of disorderly conduct, which is illegal in the state but not considered a crime. He was released on bail.
Allman did not respond to an email requesting comment, and a phone number for him was not working.
In December 2023, Cher filed a petition to become a temporary conservator overseeing her son’s money, saying Allman’s struggles with his mental health and addiction have left him unable to manage his assets and potentially put his life in danger.
The petition says the superstar performer’s son is entitled to regular payments from a trust fund. But “given his ongoing mental health and substance abuse issues,” she is “concerned that any funds distributed to Elijah will be immediately spent on drugs, leaving Elijah with no assets to provide for himself and putting Elijah’s life at risk,” the petition says.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica Uzcategui denied the request, saying she was not convinced that a conservatorship was urgently needed. Allman was in the courtroom with his attorneys, who acknowledged his previous struggles but argued that he was in a good place, was attending meetings, getting treatment and reconciling with his estranged wife.
The son of Cher is scheduled to be in court Wednesday for a hearing over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home earlier this month.
It was the second arrest in a matter of days for Elijah Allman, 49, of Malibu, California, who was detained Feb. 27 after allegedly acting belligerently at a prestigious prep school in New Hampshire. It was unclear if Allman had any connection to either St. Paul’s School or the home in Windham, New Hampshire.
Allman remains in the Rockingham County Department of Corrections in what is called preventive detention, Superintendent Jonathan Banville said.
Allman, whose father was the late singer Gregg Allman, faces two counts of criminal mischief, one count of burglary and a count of breach of bail for breaking into the home on March 1. Police said in a report that Allman did not have permission to be at the home and forcibly entered it .
In the incident at the prep school, Allman was charged with four misdemeanors: two counts of simple assault, criminal trespass and criminal threatening. Allman was also charged with a violation of disorderly conduct, which is illegal in the state but not considered a crime.
At about 7 p.m. that day, Concord police responded to reports that Allman was disturbing people in the dining hall of St. Paul’s School. After charging Allman, police said he was released on bail as his case works through the court system.
Allman did not respond to an email requesting comment, and a phone number for him was not working. It was unclear from the court records if Allman has an attorney.
In December 2023, Cher filed a petition to become a temporary conservator overseeing her son’s money, saying Allman struggles with mental health issues and addiction have left him unable to manage his assets and potentially put his life in danger.
The petition from the singer and actress said Elijah Allman is entitled to regular payments from a trust fund. But “given his ongoing mental health and substance abuse issues,” she is “concerned that any funds distributed to Elijah will be immediately spent on drugs, leaving Elijah with no assets to provide for himself and putting Elijah’s life at risk,” the petition says.
A few weeks later, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica Uzcategui denied the request, saying she was not convinced that a conservatorship was urgently needed. Allman was in the courtroom with his his attorneys, who acknowledged his previous struggles but argued that he is in a good place now, attending meetings, getting treatment and reconciling with his previously estranged wife.
New Hampshire5 minutes ago
Court hearing for Cher’s son on charges he broke into a New Hampshire home canceled
New Jersey11 minutes ago
Scrap metal barge fire is under control, vessel moving to Camden
New Mexico17 minutes ago
Route 66 stamps will make their debut later this year
North Dakota29 minutes ago
NORTH DAKOTANS WIN NEARLY A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS – North Dakota Attorney General
Ohio35 minutes ago
Ohio State’s Ryan Day sought NFL experience in offensive coordinator
Florida1 year ago
Florida High School Football Rankings: Top 25 teams – Oct. 21
Connecticut2 years ago
Cleary's 21 help Le Moyne down Central Connecticut State 69-64 in OT
Oregon2 years ago
How old is Bo Nix? What to know about Oregon quarterback ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
Virginia2 years ago
99th annual Pony Swim held in Virginia
Indiana2 years ago
Indiana Members Credit Union announced as new anchor tenant at Bottleworks District
Politics4 hours ago
Reporter’s Notebook: Trump’s SAVE Act ultimatum runs into Senate reality
World5 hours ago
Not ‘a litre of oil’ to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran
News5 hours ago
Tornadoes hit Illinois, Indiana and Texas as severe storms sweep US
Politics16 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE: ICE says El Paso detention facility will stay open under new contractor after $1.2B deal scrapped
World17 hours ago
Von der Leyen ‘acting outside of competence,’ Araud tells Euronews
-
Wisconsin1 week agoSetting sail on iceboats across a frozen lake in Wisconsin
-
Massachusetts1 week agoMassachusetts man awaits word from family in Iran after attacks
-
Detroit, MI5 days agoU.S. Postal Service could run out of money within a year
-
Pennsylvania6 days agoPa. man found guilty of raping teen girl who he took to Mexico
-
Miami, FL7 days agoCity of Miami celebrates reopening of Flagler Street as part of beautification project
-
Sports7 days agoKeith Olbermann under fire for calling Lou Holtz a ‘scumbag’ after legendary coach’s death
-
Michigan2 days agoOperation BBQ Relief helping with Southwest Michigan tornado recovery
-
Virginia1 week agoGiants will hold 2026 training camp in West Virginia