Join New Mexico Women’s Global Pathways (NMWGP) for an evening of dancing, drumming, crafts, and modeling of artisanal outfits!
A benefit for displaced persons and the artisans of NMWGP. Suggested donation $15.
Category: Community Event
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Let’s Talk About Race-Based Hair Discrimination
In April 2021, it became illegal to discriminate in the workplace based on hairstyle or cultural or religious headdress. In this Zoom workshop, learn more about the CROWN Act and how to foster a culture that recognizes and is inclusive to folks whose hair is an expression of identity.
$10 fee. Review the following (2) videos prior to attending this training:
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ABQ March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom
60 Years & Still Marching!
Join local leaders and activists to continue the work of social activists like Martin Luther King Jr. “Not a commemoration, a continuation.” Stand up against discrimination, hate crimes, and prejudice. Stand up for freedom, equality, and justice for all.
March at 10:00 am, line up begins at 9:30. Rally from 10:30 – 12 noon.
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The League, Negro League film documentary
Directed by Sam Pollard, Questlove, and Tariq Trotter! The League yells the tale of the Negro League in the first half of the twentieth century.
Showings August 12 through 14 (Saturday to Monday) at 3:30 and 8:00! $7:00 matinee, $10.00 evening shows. Don’t miss it!
“Directed by Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI), executive produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (Oscar-winning SUMMER OF SOUL), Tariq Trotter (DESCENDANT), and produced by RadicalMedia, THE LEAGUE celebrates the dynamic journey of Negro League baseball’s triumphs and challenges through the first half of the twentieth century. The story is told through previously unearthed archival footage and interviews with legendary players like Satchel Paige and Buck O’Neil – whose early careers paved the way for the Jackie Robinson era – as well as Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron who started out in the Negro Leagues. From entrepreneurial titans Cumberland Posey and Gus Greenlee, whose intense rivalry fueled the rise of two of the best baseball teams ever to play the game, to Effa Manley, the activist owner of the Newark Eagles and the only woman ever admitted to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, THE LEAGUE explores Black baseball as an economic and social pillar of Black communities and a stage for some of the greatest athletes to ever play the game, while also examining the unintended consequences of integration.” -Guild website
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The League, Negro League film documentary
Directed by Sam Pollard, Questlove, and Tariq Trotter! The League yells the tale of the Negro League in the first half of the twentieth century.
Showings August 12 through 14 (Saturday to Monday) at 3:30 and 8:00! $7:00 matinee, $10.00 evening shows. Don’t miss it!
“Directed by Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI), executive produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (Oscar-winning SUMMER OF SOUL), Tariq Trotter (DESCENDANT), and produced by RadicalMedia, THE LEAGUE celebrates the dynamic journey of Negro League baseball’s triumphs and challenges through the first half of the twentieth century. The story is told through previously unearthed archival footage and interviews with legendary players like Satchel Paige and Buck O’Neil – whose early careers paved the way for the Jackie Robinson era – as well as Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron who started out in the Negro Leagues. From entrepreneurial titans Cumberland Posey and Gus Greenlee, whose intense rivalry fueled the rise of two of the best baseball teams ever to play the game, to Effa Manley, the activist owner of the Newark Eagles and the only woman ever admitted to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, THE LEAGUE explores Black baseball as an economic and social pillar of Black communities and a stage for some of the greatest athletes to ever play the game, while also examining the unintended consequences of integration.” -Guild website
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“Good Trouble” photo exhibit
In the spirit of the late Rep. John Lewis’s advice to “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble” comes this exhibit of photography documenting and celebrating the role of activists to champion and inspire.
Images from the 1930s up to now capture leaders and activists from Gandhi to Rosa Parks to Greta Thunberg.
Exhibit will be on display through September 17.
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WESST Fest Pop-Up Shop
Join the Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team and AAGACC for a pop-up shopping experience featuring one-of-a-kind handmade goods! Two dozen vendors will offer everything from crochet to soap to baked goods.
Founded by three women in 1989, WESST proudly targets its services to women, people of color and low-wealth New Mexicans. Pop-up shops allow vendors to engage with customers and see what they are responding to, and for the Albuquerque community to come out and support local entrepreneurs and small businesses. Come on out and be part of the fun!
Vendors will include:
3BlindMiceCrochet
Airy Sky Boutique
Behempful
Belgian ceramics
Clay by Ej
Crossed Paws Pottery
Desert Flower Baking Co.
Dovetail Community Workshop
Enchanting Soap Collections by Roberta
Erin Leigh Designs
ETKIE
HoonArts Fair Trade
JMohr
K and C Naturals LLC
Kesha’s Space LLC
Kokopelli Design Studio
LadyJennD
Mobius Theory
Moxie Sorbet Designs
NM Metal Art
Rio Refills
TAYORi Bath & Body
Trista Victoria Design Studio
Two Pups Boutique
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Black Is Enough Symposium
Come for a day of healing and developing unity with other Black folks, Africans, people of African descent, and those with ancestry in the African diaspora. Register HERE
Bring your full self to unlearning the negative and learning how to better support OUR Black communities and diversity for wellbeing, collaboration, and economic power. Wear comfortable clothes. Be ready to cry, to disagree, and to start working on individual and collective trauma. Food provided. Youth and child programming provided for ages 0-17. If you’re interested in volunteering, or for support with gas, or other questions or inquiries, please email admin@myjune19th.org.
“Thank you for your understanding that this event is for Black folks, Africans, people of African descent, those of ancestry in the African diaspora only. If this not you, please email admin@myjune19th.org for more info for PART III in May/June 2024 for non-black folks to come together for healing from the dehumanizing effects of racism on us all, support in your role in building racial parity and unity, and training to build positive environments for Black children, youth, adults, families and communities.”
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CiQlovia Open Streets Festival
CiQlovia is ABQ’s version of ciclovia – open streets. The 2023 CiQlovia route spans Kathryn Ave from Louisiana to San Pedro and will feature all kinds of activities, info, art, pop-up parks and playgrounds, a health hub – and a pumpkin patch!
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New Mexico State Fair
Rodeos! Rides! Green chile corndogs! It can only be the New Mexico State Fair. Check out the interesting chickens and the pig races, eat junk food, and listen to music under the midway lights.
The fair is open 10 am to 9 pm on school nights, and until 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Check out the fair website for a full list of events, music and rodeo lineups, a FAQ, and tickets.