Areas of Impact • Positive Youth Development

Positive Youth Development

NMBLC educates and empowers young people, supporting the self-creation of New Mexico's leaders of tomorrow.

Positive youth development is a cornerstone of NMBLC’s mission to empower Black communities and foster long-term resilience across the state. By investing in culturally grounded, arts-based, and community-driven programs, NMBLC equips young people with the tools to lead, thrive, and challenge systemic inequities.

By centering youth in its programming, NMBLC not only nurtures the next generation of leaders but also strengthens the broader community. Through creative expression, mentorship, and advocacy, these initiatives ensure that young people are seen, heard, and equipped to shape a more equitable future for us all.

Featured programs

Get involved with one of our many programs focused on Positive Youth Development

reAGENTS

An initiative aimed at empowering middle school students in Albuquerque’s International District to become positive agents of change within their schools and communities.

Roots Summer Leadership Academy

A fun and rigorous enrichment summer camp for youth in Albuquerque which uses a cultural lens and art to promote self-esteem and leadership.

Roots Explorer Program

Project-based learning in literacy, numeracy, and cultural awareness to foster academic proficiency and empowerment in Albuquerque’s International District and beyond.

For Isaiah Reading Empowerment

This program is coming soon, stay tuned for more updates.

Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt

This program is coming soon, stay tuned for more updates.

Youth Entrepreneurship Opportunities

This program is coming soon, stay tuned for more updates.

We are community focused

Your gift to New Mexico Black Leadership Council will be used to create inclusive opportunities, develop multicultural capacity, and cultivate progressive partnerships that support Black communities. Donations can support programs, innovation, and infrastructure required to deliver our programs.