Category: Black History Festival

  • Khalil Ekulona MLK Day Keynote at Vanderbilt

    Khalil Ekulona MLK Day Keynote at Vanderbilt

    Khalil Ekulona, past host and producer of KUNM’s pandemic-focused No More Normal and co-host of KOB4’s Good Day New Mexico on KOB4, will deliver the keynote address for Vanderbilt University’s Martin Luther King Day Commemorative Event. Ekulona now hosts WPLN’s ‘This Is Nashville.’

    Livestream the talk, “One Vanderbilt. One Nashville. One Dream.” HERE.

     

  • UNM Africana Studies Black History Month Kickoff Brunch

    UNM Africana Studies Black History Month Kickoff Brunch

    Join special guest (and UNM alumna) Aja Nicole Brooks for UNM’s Department of Africana Studies’ 39th Annual Black History Month Kickoff brunch!

    Keynote speaker Brooks is Executive Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. UNM’s Kirsten Pai Buick says, “With Attorney Brooks, we begin our focus and theme ‘New Mexico: Someone You Should Know.’ We chose her because not only is she from New Mexico, but also because of her emphasis on educating the general public about their rights, as well as her phenomenal record aiding Indigenous people of New Mexico. Brooks best represents our motto: Lifting as We Climb.”

    Tickets for this longstanding community celebration are $50. (Some discounted student tickets available for $25.) Get yours HERE!

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  • 8th Annual Asante Awards & Kumbuka Celebration

    8th Annual Asante Awards & Kumbuka Celebration

    At the Asante Awards & Kumbuka Celebration we honor the archivists and photographers who tell the stories of Black / African American life in New Mexico.

    In Swhalil, Asante means “thank you”.

    2023 Asante Awards
    Saturday, June 24, 2023
    Fusion Theater – 708 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
    Doors: 5:30 pm
    Reception, Food, Drinks, Live Music & Historic Photography Gallery
    Exhibit: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony: 7:00 pm
    At the event we will honor two local photojournalists / archivists and feature the works of Black photographers through a historic gallery exhibit.

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    Recently retired Albuquerque Journal photographer Adolphe Pierre-Louis routinely won regional and state journalism contests. One first-place photo captured the aftermath of the shooting during the Oñate statue protest. Another showed the heart breaking toll of the COVID-19 pandemic through the face of a woman celebrating her 100th birthday behind a window. Adolphe’s commitment to justice is illustrated by his agreement with the state after a frightening incident with a New Mexico State Police officer. As part of his settlement, Adolphe forged a pact to speak to cadets at the police academy on unconscious bias.
    Ronnie Wallace, editor of The Perspective magazine, is called “Mr. Albuquerque” by those who know him. Like photography giant Gordon Parks, Ronnie’s made it his mission to document the lives and culture of Black people. If something’s happening in the Black community, Ronnie’s there, camera in hand. He’s produced and preserved documents and content for over 40 primarily volunteer-led Black organizations in New Mexico. He’s also written for The Statewide Focus on the state of Black New Mexico.
    At the event reception, enjoy live music, delicious food, a historic photo gallery
    PLUS two interactive exhibits:

    Kumbuka: The Living Archive
    In Swhalil, Kumbuka means to “call to mind” or “to remember”.
    Through Kumbuka: The Living Archive, we highlight personal histories shared as images from Black New Mexicans. Through this archive we show digital images that call you to remember who you are, where you are from, and how you exist in community.
    These could be images of having dinner with your friends and family, going to an action, a snapshot of self love (yup, selfies are welcome), or your unique point of view of an ordinary moment.
    Kumbuka: Remembrance
    In Swhalil, Kumbuka means to “call to mind” or “to remember”.
    Kumbuka: Remembrance is an opportunity to honor those who have transitioned from this realm to the next. We invite you to bring a photo of a loved one, family member, ancestor, a friend who you would like to honor at the event. There will be a dedicated space for you to leave your photographs and notes in honor of them before the start of the awards ceremony.
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  • CNM Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Drive-In Movie Night

    CNM will host a free drive-in screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Please bring your CNM ID for free admittance.

  • 5:05 Networking Event “NM Infrastructure Funding – Opportunities for Small Disadvantaged Businesses” – Hosted by the African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce

    The African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us via Zoom at our first 5:05 networking Event of 2022 featuring:

    Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, U.S. House of Representatives

    Congresswoman Stansbury will share information on the $3.7B Bipartisan Infrastructure funding coming to NM and the potential contact opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, and more.

     

    Rio Communities City Councilor Lawrence Gordon

    Councilor Gordon will share information about himself and his new role as City Councilor in Rio Communities

     

     

    Dr. Brandale Mills Cox, Founder/Principal Inclusive Market Research Group

    Dr. Mills Cox will share information on the Inclusive Market Research Group and about her greatest lessons from being a business owner.

     

    How to Join the Virtual Event:

    Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022

    Time: 5:05 – 7:00 PM

    Join the Zoom:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89100308778

    This event will be available live at the AAGACC Facebook Page

  • Kuumba Creatives Contest – Hosted by Albuquerque Public Schools

    Kuumba Creatives Contest – Hosted by Albuquerque Public Schools

    The Kuumba Creative Contest is a contest hosted by APS Office of Equity and Engagement with the purpose of highlighting the self expression of our students within APS through creation to showcase their cultures, communities, and experiences.

    Who May Enter:

    • The contest is open to all Albuquerque Public Schools students in Elementary, Middle, and High School
    • First, second, and third place winners will be awarded in each division: Elementary, Middle, and High School

    Submission Categories:

    (Literature and Art) Poetry, essay, painting, sculpture, drawing. (Media Recording/Alternative Media) Instrumental demonstration, singing, rapping, additional content creation presentation. All submissions will be evaluated on how well they fit the criteria, clarity, effectiveness expressing the theme, and presence.
  • Roots Summer Leadership Academy

    The Roots Summer Leadership Academy (RSLA) is a 3-week summer learning program that uses the performing / visual arts and math integrated curriculum to engage youth during out of school time.

  • Pamoja: the Race for Equity

    Take part in this walk through the International District of Albuquerque to commemorate Juneteenth and to further equity and inclusion in our city.

  • ONE New Mexico Gospel Concert

    Join us for a Sunday with powerful gospel songs and choirs for this year’s ONE New Mexico Gospel Concert! 

  • Omega Psi Phi 2022 Talent Hunt Competition

    5th Annual Talent Hunt Competition

    Talent Hunt Showcase is on Sunday, March 20, 2022!

    Welcome to the 5th Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Nu Rho Chapter, Youth Talent Competition in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    The 4 competitive categories are Music, Dance, Speech/Spoken Word, and Visual Art. New Mexico High School students (grades 9th thru 12th only) are encouraged to participate in the competition. Prizes for 1st place is $1,000, 2nd place is $500 and 3rd place is $250.

    The showcase winner will have the opportunity to travel with a guardian to the regional competition in St. Louis, Missouri on April 30, 2022 — all expenses paid. Good luck!!

    Questions? Contact the New Mexico Black Leadership Council at 505-407-6784 or email Babsy@NMBLC.org.

    Deadline application submission is Sunday, March 13, 2022!

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