New Mexico Black Leadership Council

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  • Zeta Phi Beta Environmental Justice Yoga

    Zeta Phi Beta Environmental Justice Yoga

    Choose your yoga session with Reina Carson: 1:00 – 1:30 or 1:30 – 2:00. Class is beginner-friendly, and yoga mats and water will be provided. Just bring yourself and comfortable clothes!

     

    The classes are part of Valle del Oro’s Environmental Justice Day from 11 am to 2 pm.

     

    Zeta says: “Why this matters: Emphasizing reciprocity between land and people, this yoga promotes mindfulness and sustainable lifestyles, inspiring individuals to advocate for environmental justice and awareness. Yoga, which is of South Asian origin, also provides numerous health benefits to mitigate the health disparities seen in our communities. We have disproportionate exposure to environmental hazards and increased vulnerability to climate change impacts. Recognizing the importance of Black land relations is crucial for addressing systemic inequalities and promoting environmental justice within our communities. If you would like to read more about Zeta’s USFWS partnership you can do so here.”

  • Black Health & Social Issues: The Agenda for Equity

    Black Health & Social Issues: The Agenda for Equity

    Learn more about issues in Black health and view the debut screening of NMBLC’s documentary on Black health at this Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility convening!

    Register HERE for Zoom link.

  • AfroMundo Social Justice Series: Sister Doula

    AfroMundo Social Justice Series: Sister Doula

    Join AfroMundo at NHCC’s Wells Fargo Theater for a FREE screening of Sister Doula, a film about the Black maternal health and infant mortality crisis. Panel Discussion to immediately follow screening.

    “Black babies die at 5 times the rate of white babies. SISTER DOULA is the story of Hakima Payne, a nurse in Kansas City who tackles this crisis head-on, fighting to save Black babies by offering alternatives to the US healthcare system that surveils, criminalizes, and harms Black families. Mama Hakima is equal parts unapologetic truth-teller and wise-compassionate mentor. This is the story of the birth doulas she has mentored, who advocate for Black birthing people and work toward a future where all people will have equal access to thrive in pregnancy, birth, and beyond.”

    Register HERE

  • 10th Annual Luxor Diabetes Walk

    10th Annual Luxor Diabetes Walk

    Join the Luxor Temple for a walk through the Kirtland neighborhood to bring awareness to the problem of diabetes in the United States, especially among African Americans.

    For more information, please contact Luxor liaisons Harvey Long (505) 410-4829 or Lena Celestine (505) 710-2337.

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