Roots Leadership Academy Clovis Expansion
The Roots Leadership Academy (Clovis) is a new out-of-school program that brings the creativity, leadership development, and digital learning of NMBLC’s Roots Summer Leadership Academy to rural New Mexico. Designed for youth ages 8 to 16, this one-week academy provides students in Clovis’ BIPOC communities with opportunities to explore identity, build confidence, and develop digital […]
International District Housing Opportunity Services Together (ID Host Collaborative)
The ID HOST Collaborative is a community-centered initiative that brings together leaders from the Highland Cluster’s community schools in Albuquerque’s International District. Supported by the New Mexico Black Leadership Council (NMBLC), the collaborative creates a space for principals, community school coordinators, district partners, and local organizations to connect, share resources, and work together to better […]
City, County, State Policy Initiatives
This program is coming soon, stay tuned for more updates.
UPLIFT
Home • UpLIFT UpLIFT UpLift is a multi-year initiative focusing on long-term community resiliency in Albuquerque’s International District and in the Black/African American communities. About UpLIFT Leadership Council and our partners have created the UpLift program to provide help, resources, and information to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Uplift helps individuals easily navigate local and state […]
reAGENTS
Programs • reAGENTS reAGENTS Reimagining equity What is reAGENTS? reAGENTS is a dynamic and inclusive initiative aimed at empowering middle school students in Albuquerque’s International District to become positive agents of change within their schools and communities. Through engaging and interactive after school sessions, students will develop leadership skills, enhance self-esteem, promote prosocial behaviors, and […]
Youth Entrepreneurship Opportunities
This program is coming soon, stay tuned for more updates.
Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt
This program is coming soon, stay tuned for more updates.
Roots Explorer Program
The Roots Explorers Program extends this mission year-round, offering project-based learning in literacy, numeracy, and cultural awareness. Through partnerships with organizations like Explora Science Museum and local schools, REP fosters academic proficiency and empowerment in Albuquerque’s International District and beyond.
For Isaiah Reading Empowerment
For Isaiah Reading Empowerment (FIRE) is a digital literacy and positive youth development program created to help middle school students build the technology skills, confidence, and critical thinking needed to succeed in today’s digital world. Through hands-on learning and engaging projects, students explore topics such as digital citizenship, media literacy, online safety, and creative technology […]
Roots Summer Leadership Academy
Programs • Roots Summer Leadership Academy Roots Summer Leadership Academy Strengthens Community. It’s why we do what we do. 2025 Roots Summer Leadership Academy Date: July 7 – July 25 Roots Summer Leadership Academy (RSLA) is a fun and rigorous 3-week enrichment summer camp for youth ages 8 – 16 in the Albuquerque area. RSLA […]