New Mexico Black Leadership Council

Category: Student/Youth Event

  • Caring for Your Crown Workshop

    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.

  • APS African American Youth Empowerment Summit

    APS African American Youth Empowerment Summit

    Build Cultural Understanding, Leadership, and Allyship – the “U” in community – at APS’s 2024 African American Student Empowerment Summit! Build cultural knowledge, develop skills around being a strong ally, learn about and celebrate African American culture and history, and build community understanding and networks. Keynote by Brennan Bowman.

     

    This event is led by the APS Coordinated School Health Department.  All APS high schoolers are invited. Register HERE.

     

  • Stories from Africa to America

    Stories from Africa to America

    Come on out for Stories from Africa to America by Ms. Marley’s House of Colors (internationally acclaimed storyteller Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley). The event includes storytime & signup for Libro’s Imagination Library, a free monthly book program by mail for Black children (birth to age 5).

    Black/African American Families, let’s create & build community through  storytelling and create courageous spaces together! Bring your favorite blanket & snuggly pillow!

     

    (Free parking available under Civic Plaza: Just bring your validation slip.)

  • Whittier Family Fun Night

    Whittier Family Fun Night

    Bring the whole family for food, games, and fun this Thursday night!

  • OmegaSTEM Code Jam Drone Competition

    OmegaSTEM Code Jam Drone Competition

    Who will be fastest? Program a drone and fly it through an obstacle course! Learn to code, test your creativity, and demonstrate your powers of critical thinking and leadership at the 2024 Code Jam!

     

    Open to all Albuquerque 9th through 12th graders. No experience required. There will be fun, food, prizes, and special guests. Register HERE!

  • Whittier Community Diner: New Year, New Whittier

    Whittier Community Diner: New Year, New Whittier

    Join the Whittier community as families meet, eat, and share activities and homework!

    Start in the library for a presentation on Whittier’s Positive Behavior Support plan, then move to the cafeteria to enjoy a pasta-and-cheesecake dinner (prepared by Highland high school students) and make 2024 a vision board.

  • Youth Job and Volunteer Fair

    Youth Job and Volunteer Fair

    Calling all job seekers age 14 to 25! This event is especially for you. Apply for hundreds of positions and take part in workshops on professionalism, drug testing, and career exploration.

     

    Need help preparing to apply? Check this out.

  • Racial Healing Teen Summit at Explora

    Racial Healing Teen Summit at Explora

    Explora hosts a special teen summit (ages 13 to 19 welcome!) to recognize the National Day of Racial Healing. Featuring a facilitated panel discussion, Lion Dance, Bouquet Bootcamp, and mural design.

    Registration is free. APS students and community are encouraged to register and participate.

     

    Free registration HERE.

  • The Princess and the Frog Watch Party

    The Princess and the Frog Watch Party

    Hard-working, ambitious Black waitress-chef Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) is accidentally cursed by a frog prince to take amphibian form herself. Watch as the two travel Louisiana trying to find the magic to turn human again! Snacks provided.

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