New Mexico Black History Festival — A Decade in the Making
The New Mexico Black History Festival DECADES: Past, Present, Future, a 10-year Celebration, upcoming events and a retrospective.
Martin Luther King, Jr. — His Words and Their Relevance Today
Quotes from five of the essays and speeches by Martin Luther King, Jr. that speak to 2021.
Black Events to Look For in January
The New Mexico Black Leadership Council’s roundup of Black events to look forward to in January 2021 – books, films, and celebrations.
In Memoriam: Black Icons Who Passed in 2020
The New Mexico Black Leadership Council remembers Black icons, celebrities, leaders, and notable figures who died in 2020.
NMBLC 2020 Annual Report: Black Community Impact
NMBLC’s 2020 Programs and Initiatives that Made a Difference in New Mexico’s Black Community
Sponsor Spotlight: The New Mexico Foundation Helped Make NMBLC’s Black Nonprofit Possible
As the fiscal sponsor for the NMBLC Black nonprofit, the New Mexico Foundation provided the support necessary for NMBLC’s launch.
GET TO KNOW ACTIVIST, COMMUNITY LEADER, AND NMBLC BOARD PRESIDENT- AMY WHITFIELD
A one-on-one with New Mexico Black Leadership Council’s Board President and agent of change Amy Whitfield! For NMBLC Board President Amy Whitfield, a heart for social justice just comes naturally. What initially drew Amy’s attention to the Black Leadership Council goes back to the day that she first witnessed Roots Summer Leadership Academy. “I got […]
Thanksgiving and the Black Community: NMBLC Staff Share Bittersweet Memories
Thanksgiving can be a complicated holiday for the Black community and people of color. 2020 makes that reality all the more stark.
Z The Author, Hip Hop Musician from New Mexico, Gains National Attention
Z The Author is a New Mexico Black Leadership Council Roots Academy graduate and just released his New Hip Hop EP. In an interview he talks about his journey as a young African American musician.
Black Owned Business Rough Love Jewelry Makes Mastercard’s Top 5 Favorite Small Businesses of 2020
Interview with Diana Gaitirira, creator of a New Mexico Black owned business specializing in handcrafted jewelry and accessories.