‘Join the National Lawyers Guild’s The United People Of Color Caucus (TUPOCC) for a presentation on the state of Black lawyering and organizing in the U.S.! As the country continues its fascist march toward totalitarianism, accelerated by the current administration, hear from NLG members as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of the moment.’ Click HERE to register!
Category: Black History Month
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The State of Black Lawyering and Organizing Webinar
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Without Permission or Apology: The Life and Career of Mary Edmonia Lewis
“In the first study of its kind about Lewis’ career, Dr. Buick will illustrate how 19th century mixed African-American and Native American (Mississauga Ojibwe) artist Mary Edmonia Lewis, also known as “Wildfire,” navigated through 19th century U.S. and European cultures. Learn how Lewis’ art was perceived, and how she created distinctly “American” art touching upon themes of indigeneity, sentimentality, gender, and race.”
Register to receive Zoom connection info for this free event.
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UNM Black Alumni Chapter Awards Dinner
The Black Alumni Chapter at the University of New Mexico continues to honor outstanding alumni. The evening will also include a special tribute to the memory of Dr. Harold Bailey: UNM alumnus, former director of the UNM Afro-American Studies Program, and lifelong champion for civil rights in New Mexico.
Come on out and help us recognize their remarkable achievements with a night of celebration, networking, and plenty of delicious food! Tickets are $35 – get yours (and find a list of honorees) HERE!
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Sign Me Up! – Spirituals and Gospel Songs
Coro Lux auditioned choir collaborates with the El Faro Youth Chorus and UNM Gospel Choir to present this exciting afternoon of gospel songs and spirituals.
This afternoon of African American Spirituals and Gospel Music will be sponsored in part by Ken Carson, owner of Nexus Brewing and Restaurant and Nexus Blue Smokehouse.
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Building an Equity Bridge: From Access to Achievement Kickoff
The conference kickoff will be an engaging Family and Community Connection event designed to introduce the BEA team to stakeholders, provide information about the Black Education Act, and engage participants in an interactive cultural African Drum and Dance workshop. More information HERE.
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Building an Equity Bridge: From Access to Achievement
This free, three-day conference will explore embracing equity, addressing implicit bias, developing transformative strategies to better support students of color, creating anti-racist anti-oppressive schools, developing school policy to deter discrimination, and more. More information HERE. Feb 26 kickoff HERE.
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The Glow Up: Vogue Showcase and Exhibition Ball
New Mexico’s first Vogue Ball! February 15th, 9pm SHARP. Events include Body, Vogue Performance, Face, Hands, and Runway.
$15. Must be 21 with valid ID.
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Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round: An Untold Civil Rights Story
In 1960 Maryland, Black (from Howard University) and Jewish protesters marched together for weeks against a whites-only amusement park, despite vicious counter-protests from the American Nazi Party. A harbinger of the nascent Sit-Down movement, the protests saw the births of some future civil-rights giants. This film uses recently unearthed footage to tell this little-known civil rights story.
$10 ahead, $15 at door.
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I FEAR 4 MY LIFE: Building Trust and Reducing Fear Between Police & Communities
We must, for the sake of our own and others’ lives and safety, build trust in the high-stakes relationship between police and communities.
Join this challenging conversation at Phase 4 of the “I Fear for My Life: Building Trust and Reducing Fear” initiative. Three powerful speakers will discuss overcoming fear, bridging divides, and working together to create safer, more trusting relationships.
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DAHOMEY
DAHOMEY is a poetic and immersive documentary, delving into far-reaching issues surrounding appropriation, self-determination, and restitution. From acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics), the film is set in November 2021, examining 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey that are due to leave Paris and return to their country of origin, the present-day Republic of Benin. Winner of the coveted Golden Bear prize at the 2024 Berlinale.