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NM Juneteenth: NMBLC Is a Sponsor!

2024-06-15

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11:00 AM

Civic Plaza

It’s time to party! Celebrate the richness of Black history and culture with vendors, food trucks, local and national performances, a kids’ corner and Juneteenth History lessons.

NMBLC is a 2024 sponsor and will have a big presence, so stop by our luxurious booth to cool off, grab a drink, and say hi!

This year’s theme is RECLAIMING OUR ROOTS.

Event schedule:

11 AM – 12 PM, Opening Ceremony
The community is encouraged to wear white for this honoring, and to bring a picture, memento, or an offering to your ancestor. All items will be returned to the owner at the end of the ceremony.

1:30 PM – 2 PM, Honoring Black Educational Heritage and Our Youth
Celebrate the importance of education for our people, communities, culture, and heritage as we highlight our NM Black grads and their future endeavors.

5 PM – 5:30 PM, NM Juneteenth History and Community Conversation
Learn about our state’s Juneteenth history in this group conversation with community elders.

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NM Juneteenth: NMBLC Is a Sponsor!

Date

Jun 15 2024
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Time

11:00 am - 11:00 pm

NM Juneteenth: NMBLC Is a Sponsor!

It’s time to party! Celebrate the richness of Black history and culture with vendors, food trucks, local and national performances, a kids’ corner and Juneteenth History lessons.

NMBLC is a 2024 sponsor and will have a big presence, so stop by our luxurious booth to cool off, grab a drink, and say hi!

This year’s theme is RECLAIMING OUR ROOTS.

Event schedule:

11 AM – 12 PM, Opening Ceremony
The community is encouraged to wear white for this honoring, and to bring a picture, memento, or an offering to your ancestor. All items will be returned to the owner at the end of the ceremony.

1:30 PM – 2 PM, Honoring Black Educational Heritage and Our Youth
Celebrate the importance of education for our people, communities, culture, and heritage as we highlight our NM Black grads and their future endeavors.

5 PM – 5:30 PM, NM Juneteenth History and Community Conversation
Learn about our state’s Juneteenth history in this group conversation with community elders.

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