New Mexico Black Leadership Council

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  • 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.

  • Humanity Matters: Henrietta Lacks’ Impact on Science

    Humanity Matters: Henrietta Lacks’ Impact on Science

    Professor Deleso A. Alford presents information on Henrietta Lacks’ cancer cells and her impact on scientific research, health, and equity. Free lunch will be served while supplies last.

  • Ask a Public Defender

    Ask a Public Defender

    Have legal questions? Speak with a public defender for FREE at the International District Library! Public defense attorneys and social workers will be available to answer questions and help with legal issues.

  • Interview with the Cast of Jitney

    Interview with the Cast of Jitney

    Enjoy a scene performed by the all-Black cast of the Vortex’s production of Jitney, followed by an interview with the cast!

     

    Free Parking Available under Civic Plaza; bring your slip for validation.

  • Hubby Jenkins for AfroMundo Festival

    Hubby Jenkins for AfroMundo Festival

    The 3rd annual AfroMundo Festival 2024 brings you talented multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins, a specialist in blues and old-time music. Jenkins has been nominated for Grammy and Americana awards, and has performed with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and Rhiannon Giddens.

     

    Tickets are free, but reservations required. Make yours HERE!

    Do you play the banjo? Don’t miss Hubby’s workshop in the afternoon! Event listing here.

  • Art of Jazz with Tracey Whitney

    Art of Jazz with Tracey Whitney

    Don’t miss this special free concert with Tracey Whitney, an Albuquerque jazz luminary!

  • 9th Annual FIFA Seed Share

    9th Annual FIFA Seed Share

    Celebrate Food Is Free Albuquerque’s tenth anniversary at the ninth annual seed share! Get free seeds and plants for your garden.

    In 2023 more than 10,000 seeds and 8,000 plants were shared at the Seed Share. You can’t afford to miss it!

  • 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.)

  • 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!

  • Meditation with the National Museum of African American History & Culture

    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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