{"id":2280,"date":"2021-05-06T09:20:55","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T15:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/?p=2280"},"modified":"2021-05-06T13:59:28","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T19:59:28","slug":"black-history-in-new-mexico-is-year-round-upcoming-2021-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/black-history-in-new-mexico-is-year-round-upcoming-2021-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Black History in New Mexico Is Year Round: Upcoming 2021 Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Celebrate Black history in New Mexico with events in health and wellness, cultural vibrancy, and positive youth development.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Here at the New Mexico Black Leadership Council, we believe Black history is not something that happens just once a year in February and then goes away. In New Mexico, we celebrate Black history<\/a> all year with ongoing events designed to inspire and enlighten. From the Black health and wellness townhall through the visionary Roots Summer Leadership Academy<\/a>, we build partnerships and band the community.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the new projects NMBLC is most excited to share this year is the True New Mexico<\/a> photo exhibit. This is a collaboration with the New Mexico Asian Family Center <\/a>(NMAFC) and is part of this organization\u2019s ongoing mission to bust the tricultural myth<\/a>. If you missed the online event, check out the gallery here: https:\/\/truenm.com\/gallery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark your calendar for the upcoming ABQ Artwalk Pop-up<\/a> on May 7th. Read on to make your plans for the year round New Mexico Black History Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invisibility Syndrome Workshop <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Invisibility Syndrome: A psychological experience where a person feels that their personal identity and ability are undermined by racism<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New Mexico Black Leadership Council is proud to have hosted the Invisibility Syndrome Workshop, presented by the concept\u2019s creator, Dr. Anderson J. Franklin. “Invisibility Syndrome<\/a>” is defined by Dr. Franklin as a psychological experience where a person feels that their personal identity and ability are undermined by racism in ways big and small. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis was a very valuable presentation, really appreciated the breakout sessions to hear everyone’s thoughts as well. NM is a multicultural state!\u201d <\/p>\u2014 Invisibility Syndrome Workshop Attendee<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Two tracks were offered: one for mental health providers, with CEUs available, and the other for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programming was supported by NM Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Initiatives, Behavioral Health Training and Education Services Grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are excited to bring more innovative workshops centered on mental health in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBefore determining what that person is like find out first hand who they are.\u201d<\/p>\u2014 Invisibility Syndrome Workshop Attendee<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

True New Mexico Artwalk Pop-up  <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Friday, May 7, 2021, 5-9PM<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A collection of self-portraits from young Black & AAPI New Mexicans<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The True NM<\/a> collaboration between the New Mexico Black Leadership Council (NMBLC) and the New Mexico Asian Family Center<\/a> (NMAFC) brings together a collection of self-portraits from young Black & AAPI New Mexicans looking to dismantle the tricultural myth. The tricultural myth is the idea that Hispanics, Indigenous, and LatinX people live together in harmony. This false belief erases the reality of oppression that many New Mexicans still experience, and ignores the existence of Black and Asian American\/Pacific Islander people in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCombating erasure can feel like an uphill battle, but it starts with teaching our history. It also starts with all marginalized New Mexicans being loudly and unapologetically ourselves. It starts with us learning about our culture, our history, and having conversations like these. We can only teach history if we learn it and care about it ourselves.\u201d <\/p>\u2014 Raine F. (They\/Them\/Theirs), TRUE NM Artist<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This evocative Photovoice project<\/a> gives youth from the groups often overlooked as an integral part of the New Mexico citizenry a chance to speak up about their experiences. The digital exhibit was held on April 25th. In case you missed it, you can view photos of the artwork here: https:\/\/truenm.com\/gallery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the young artists in person and support their amazing work on May 7th at the pop-up<\/a> happening as part of ABQ Artwalk<\/a>. Stop by any time between 5-9PM at the Secret Gallery located at B Ruppe Drugstore<\/a> on 807 4th Street SW. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racial Reckoning: True Equity in Mental Health<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 9AM – Noon<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take part in an opportunity to build a better and more inclusive mental health system in New Mexico and the United States. The New Mexico Black Leadership Council, with support from the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Initiative, presents the \u201cRacial Reckoning: True Equity in Mental Health Townhall\u201d virtual event. We\u2019re spearheading this convening about mental health in New Mexico from the Black and Indigenous People of Color perspective. Dr. Jamal Martin of the University of New Mexico will discuss current epidemiology and Dr. Michael Lindsey, NYU and editor of \u201cRing The Alarm: The Crisis of Black Suicide in America,\u201d will be the Keynote Speaker.  Participants will have the chance to delve deeper into this topic in panel discussions, as well as qualify for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep up with the updates for the Racial Reckoning here: https:\/\/nmblackhistory.nmblc.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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