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The New Mexico Black Leadership Council (NMBLC) is proud to present its new publication, the UpLift Chronicles. The first issue came out in August of 2022, and with every monthly release, the UpLift Chronicles receives plenty of positive feedback. Distribution sites expand monthly to meet community demand. A wealth of archives is hosted digitally on NMBLC’s website. Keep reading to find out how you can stay in the know with the UpLift Chronicles.
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What is the UpLift Chronicles?
The UpLift Chronicles is a free monthly newspaper serving the residents, families, and business owners of the International District and Black communities in Albuquerque. The UpLIft Chronicles is NMBLC’S editorial outlet for the Uplift Initiative. UpLift officially launched back on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. The UpLift Initiative serves New Mexico’s Black/African American communities and all residents of the International District.
Each month, the Chronicles covers what’s happening in the International District and Black communities. Each issue celebrates people and culture, and discusses events that directly impact residents. The UpLift Chronicles has two versions—the Beyond the Chair edition and the International District edition. The Beyond the Chair edition is distributed to Black owned-beauty salons and barber shops throughout the Albuquerque metro area. The International District edition is delivered to apartment complexes, businesses, and organizations in the southeast area of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What Topics Are Covered in the UpLift Chronicles?
The Uplift Chronicles is full of information about events, opportunities, and resources.
A look inside the current expanded summertime issue reveals
- Juneteenth celebrations
- APS graduation
- LGBTQ+ Pride Month
- Roots Summer Leadership Academy youth summer camp
- BIPOC health and well-being
and so much more!
Where Can I Find the UpLift Chronicles?
Every month the NMBLC street team distributes papers to places throughout Albuquerque, such as
- International District Library
- Albuquerque City Hall
- El Mezquite Market
- State Office of African American Affairs
- and many other shops and venues throughout the Burque metro area
The UpLift Chronicles is available in digital form on the NMBLC website. You can also subscribe to the UpLift Chronicles and have the latest digital edition delivered to your inbox.
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Shannon Moreau is the Editor of the NMBLC EQ Blog