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!
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Meditation with the National Museum of African American History & Culture
Explore meditation as a practice in liberation. This 40-minute mindfulness meditation features the soundscape of the “Spirit in the Dark” exhibition (more information HERE) and contemplation of the journey of Black Americans toward liberation.
Register here (FREE!) for access via Zoom.
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Highland High School Shot Clinic
Get your Covid and flu vaccinations for free at this annual shot clinic in the Highland High School cafeteria.
This event is open to the public and other schools! Includes all school-required immunizations. Covid home tests also available while supplies last.
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Black Is Enough Symposium Pt. II (FREE all-ages event!)
Come together and bring your full black self to develop strong communities, financial freedom, and unity. Wear comfortable clothes, be ready to disagree and/or cry, and start working on your individual and collective trauma in this on-going programming.
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Free, all-ages event
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Meals provided
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Gas stipends upon request
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Job excusal letters available
This event is for Black folks/African people/those of African descent/mix or bi-racial with Black/melanated peoples, children, families, adults, and youth. If this is not you, or you have a loved one or spouse who is interested but is not Black, keep an eye out for a later event which will hold space for everybody!
Register and learn more HERE.
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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.
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Junior Foodies Kids’ Cooking Club: Gracias Citrus Salad
Kids and families will learn about a food, then join in a tasting or prepare the food themselves.
This Month’s Book: A Gift of Gracias by Julie Alvarez. This Month’s Recipe: cardamom citrus salad
Registration is limited! Just a few seats available. Register HERE to snag your spot!
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Free Statewide Legal Teleclinic
Need legal help but can’t afford it? Apply online or by phone (877-266-9861) for a FREE one-time phone consultation! Contract, family, and other law types available: Check the flyer for details.
Applications only accepted from December 15 to 21, 2023, so get yours in right away! Must meet financial eligibility requirements to participate.
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NMBLC UpLift Meeting
We will be back with you on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 with more great programming. Stay tuned and we will see you on the 23rd!
Examples of previous meetings:
January 29: We welcomed City Councilor Nichole Rogers and League of Women Voters president Starlyn Brown.
September 25: CNM President Tracy Hartzler shared details on Higher Ed GO Bond 3; Elizabeth Hamilton, Director of Behavioral Health at the Child, Youth, and Families Department, spoke about the great work they do in our communities.
August 28: an update from Kristin Charmichael and Estella Swain on the ABQ Homeless Prevention Project.
July 31: we toured the new Albuquerque Community Safety headquarters and learned about the program.
We hope to see you there!
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“A Decent Home” Film Screening
“A Decent Home” chronicles what happens to homeowners when their mobile-home parks are snapped up by corporate investors. This displacement, and the struggles that follow, is a growing issue in New Mexico.
FREE screening in UNM Law Room 2401, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Sara Terry. Can’t make this screening? Check out the South Broadway Cultural Center screening on January 10.
View the trailer HERE.
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“A Decent Home” Film Screening
“A Decent Home” chronicles what happens to homeowners when their mobile-home parks are snapped up by corporate investors. This displacement, and the struggles that follow, is a growing issue in New Mexico.
FREE screening followed by a discussion with filmmaker Sara Terry. Can’t make this screening? Check out the UNM School of Law screening on January 16.
View the trailer HERE.