Category: Black history
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City of Albuquerque Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate and empower the Black community at ABQ Juneteenth! Witness the wonders of our uniqueness, resourcefulness, and uprising while focusing on how to change the narrative about Black history, Black people, and Black stereotypes.
Featuring BOBBY V and Local Acts
Healing & Mental Health Area
Food Trucks | 
Vendors | 
Gospel Music
Educational Activities | 
Teen & Youth ZonesHeadliner Bobby V takes the stage at 10 pm!
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Juneteenth Diaspora Hour
Dedicate an hour of Juneteenth celebration to honoring the diaspora and the motherland through music, dance, art, and education.
Feel the rhythm of unity and heritage inside the convention center at 2pm!
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Under the Blacklight with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
This episode of Under the Blacklight will examine the impact of the first 100 days of the Trump presidency as it has affected the fight for racial justice, the promise of a multiracial democracy, and the preservation of Black history.
Register and get Zoom info HERE.
Hosted by the Freedom to Learn in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, this conversation will feature Kimberlé Crenshaw, Kaye Wise Whitehead, Marc Morial, Shavon Arline-Bradley, Barbara Arnwine, and Melanie Campbell.
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Isotopes Jackie Robinson Night
Join the Isotopes to celebrate the legacy of Jackie Robinson! All K-12 students who submit an essay or art project about Robinson’s life and legacy (drop off at Isotopes Park administrative offices on the second floor by April 11) will receive 4 free tickets to tonight’s game.
Check out the Isotopes web page for more details.
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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.
