New Mexico Black Leadership Council

Category: Community Event

  • BLK N ART Youth Art Studio

    BLK N ART Youth Art Studio

    Join two seasoned mentors to tap into your inner artist in this 2-part workshop for middle school to college-level students!

    On March 18, Zero Bey (currently exhibiting “Art and Bones” at AAPAC with his father Kabu) will present an art workshop.  Attendees will get three hours of hands-on studio time and and a foundation in artistic expression.
    On March 25th, Beverly McMilan will join Zero and engage the students in Art Therapy, taking current issues facing African American youth and allowing the students to release their feelings around these issues via art expression.

  • Storming Caesars Palace free film screening

    Storming Caesars Palace free film screening

    Indie Lens Pop-Up! “Storming Caesars Palace” tells the story of Ruby Duncan, a boisterous protestor who became a strategic organizer and then a White House advisor. She led a grassroots movement that fought for a basic income guarantee for families, she organized a massive protest that shut down Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and worked to defy notions of the “welfare queen.”

    Through interviews with Duncan, her family, and key players in the movement such as Gloria Steinem, filmmaker Hazel Gurland-Pooler tells the story of the fight for justice, dignity, an adequate income, and democratic participation for low-income mothers. Based on the book by Annelise Orleck. This is an advance screening of the documentary, which will air March 20 on PBS. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by KUNM-FM News Director Megan Kamerick.

    Free event! RSVP Requested: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storming-caesars-palace-screening-discussion-indie-lens-popup-tickets-487160860247

  • CNM Guided Meditation with Alonna Terrazas

    A brief overview of wellness and mindfulness, along with a guided meditation.

  • CNM Black History Night with the New Mexico Runners

    The New Mexico Runners will play against the Wichita Wings!

    CNM students and employees get free admission with a CNM ID in honor of Black History Month.

  • 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.

  • Black History Soccer Clinic w/ Black Diamonds

    The Somos Unidos Foundation hosts its 3rd annual Black History Month community soccer clinic with the Black Diamonds and Rude Boy Cookies. Kids get a free sticker!

    RSVP at https://form.jotform.com/230176348396160

  • I KNOW A MAN … ASHLEY BRYAN – Limited Free Tickets Available

    I KNOW A MAN … ASHLEY BRYAN – Limited Free Tickets Available

    He served in an all-Black battalion in WWII and experienced the racism of being segregated from the rest of the Army as well as experiencing the carnage of D-Day. As a result he dedicated his life to creating beauty and joy, spreading love and awe through his art making. He’s a poet/illustrator of over 60 children’s books (30 by Simon & Schuster), makes magical puppets and sea glass windows from found objects inspired by his African heritage. Ashley lived on the remote Cranberry Islands, Maine and has been using art his entire life to celebrate joy, mediate the darkness of war and racism, explore the mysteries of faith, and create loving community. His life story and the art he makes from this wellspring of experience is an inspiration to people of all ages.

    NMBLC has partnered with The Guild to provide free tickets to the screening. Please use the form below to get on the list!

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