Category: Health & Wellness
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Healthy & Safe Central Avenue Activities
Have fun with Together 4 Brothers! Join with your community for art making, healthy food, outdoor activities, storytelling, and more!
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Beginner Line Dancing
Jump in the line at Beginner Line Dancing at the International District Library! All levels & ages are welcome, and no experience is required. Rock your body and have a good time!
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Juneteenth Freedom Flow: Yoga in the Park
“Juneteenth Freedom Flow” is a special outdoor yoga class celebrating Juneteenth, designed to honor the spirit of freedom, resilience, and unity. The class is open to all levels, so whether you are a seasoned yogi or a beginner, please join in!
The class will take place on the southeast side of Academy Hills Park, under the shade. Free, but donations encouraged. At the end of the session, refresh and rejuvenate with infused cold eye towels (available while supplies last).
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Meditation Monday: Freedom to Rest
This special edition of the Smithsonian’s Meditation Monday program will commemorate the opening of a new exhibit in the Visual Arts gallery, Reclaiming My Time, featuring work by contemporary Black designers.
Register HERE for this 40-minute meditation session to explore the notion that rest is resilience. With other participants of all experience levels, contemplate the journey of Black Americans toward liberation.
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Cultivating Wakandan Resilience: Afrofuturism & Gardening
Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture for an exciting webinar exploring the connection between Afrofuturism and gardening. Get a fresh perspective on resilience and African American gardening – as well as have some fun with Wakandan botany trivia!
Register HERE for connection information.
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Zeta Phi Beta Environmental Justice Yoga
Choose your yoga session with Reina Carson: 1:00 – 1:30 or 1:30 – 2:00. Class is beginner-friendly, and yoga mats and water will be provided. Just bring yourself and comfortable clothes!
The classes are part of Valle del Oro’s Environmental Justice Day from 11 am to 2 pm.
Zeta says: “Why this matters: Emphasizing reciprocity between land and people, this yoga promotes mindfulness and sustainable lifestyles, inspiring individuals to advocate for environmental justice and awareness. Yoga, which is of South Asian origin, also provides numerous health benefits to mitigate the health disparities seen in our communities. We have disproportionate exposure to environmental hazards and increased vulnerability to climate change impacts. Recognizing the importance of Black land relations is crucial for addressing systemic inequalities and promoting environmental justice within our communities. If you would like to read more about Zeta’s USFWS partnership you can do so here.”
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Black Family Wellness Expo
Join the ABQ chapter of the Links for an afternoon of wellness and fun! With a special concert from the Albuquerque Fellowship Choir at noon, plus food trucks and giveaways.
A celebration of the National Impact Day of Service.
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Let’s Talk African-American Gardens: Reconnect to Nature (Indoors!)
Join Mignon Hemsley and Danuelle Doswell to learn about our ancestral ties to houseplants in this free webinar. Embrace indoor greenery to enhance your mental and physical well-being!
Hemsley and Doswell are founders of Grounded in Washington DC, and are dedicated to rekindling the bond between people and nature by bringing the energy of the outdoors into our homes. They’ll share stories, scientific evidence, and practical tips to bring you into this healthy, connected lifestyle.
Register HERE for Zoom link.
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Caring for Your Crown Workshop
Don’t miss this FREE workshop on caring for textured hair! Black youth and caregivers will learn the skills and techniques needed to care for and maintain their natural hair at home.
Plus, the first 30 folks to register (for in-person workshop) will receive free products from Trendz Beauty Supply! Registration form HERE.
This workshop will also be available by Zoom. Contact Mercedes Egbe (505.280.7365 or mercedes.turner@oaaa.nm.gov
) or Brennan Bowman (505.418.5407 or brennanl.bowman@oaaa.nm.gov ) for login information.