Category: Black history
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The Civil Rights Movement, 1961-1968: An Insider’s View and Historical Context
Examine political, economic, social and educational advantage and disadvantage during segregation. What changes came during the 1961-1968 period? Why did this happen, and what can people do to define and bring about change?
$25 course fee. Register here.
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AAMCCNM Community Planning Discussion
The African American Museum and Cultural Center of New Mexico (AAMCCNM) invites you to help shape its vision for a new home! Join a community discussion on the newly completed architectural plans for this future cultural landmark. Thoughts? Questions? Come and share!
Join Zoom Meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81219876045
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MLK Unity Candlelight Vigil
Assemble outside the African American Performing Arts Center to join this beautiful candlelight event celebrating Martin Luth
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Freedom Schools & Beyond: A Social Justice Imperative for Our Time
Join ASALH (the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History) and Dr. Lisa Brock at 10 am on MLK Day for an inspiring vison of the future, honoring the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others as a call to action today.
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Discussion of MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail
The Letter from Birmingham Jail helped to inspire the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Chris Ulloa Chaves, ED.D. of the University of New Mexico and member presents a 90-minute discussion of the Letter from Birmingham Jail. Bring an open, respectful attitude and desire to learn from all participants’ knowledge and experience.
Zoom only. Registration is required by RSVP to litdialogues@gmail.com.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission Regular Meeting
Join the Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission for its Regular Meeting on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, from 11:00am-2:00pm in the International District Library’s Multigenerational Activity Room (7601 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108).
Attendees can also join virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 256 378 660 811
Passcode: pY3Fu2jo
Dial in by phone
+1 505-312-4308,,989336666# United States, Albuquerque
Phone conference ID: 989 336 666#
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Kwanzaa Celebration
Celebrate Kwanzaa at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center with fun holiday activities and timeless traditions! Free with an ABQ Senior Center membership.
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Martin Luther King Memorial Service
Sponsored by the Baptist Ministers’ Union. Come commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
