New Mexico Black Leadership Council

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  • NM Black Student Alliance Family Fun Day

    NM Black Student Alliance Family Fun Day

    Join NM Black Student Alliance and the Fellowship for Families of Black Students for a day of fun and community at Topgolf – FREE with RSVP!

    RSVP here for a free day of fun!

  • First Annual B L O O M Fiesta

    First Annual B L O O M Fiesta

    Join us for FUN at NMBLC’s first annual BLOOM fiesta!

    Outside the building, we’ll have carnival fun for the kid in all of us – cotton candy, a bouncy house, tie-dye, a videogame bus, silent disco, and lots more!

    The fun continues inside: eat finger food, meet the acting superintendent of APS, learn about the library’s kaleidoscope of free opportunities, and get to know the NMBLC and local caregivers like yourself.

    This event is free and open to all! Sign up on our form HERE!

    Parking details:

    (Tram will consistently cycle each lot to bring individuals to event)

    Limited handicap parking at NMBLC 
    1314 Madeira Dr SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108

    Cesar Chavez Community School
    1325 Palomas Dr SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108

    Gateway Center at Gibson Health Hub
    5400 Gibson Blvd SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108

    999 Seafood Supermarket
    5325 Gibson Blvd SE

    Eastern Child Development Center
    Eastern Ave SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108

    Note: Street parking is of course an option, but won’t be monitored like the other parking options.

  • 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.

  • District 4 School Board Rep Meeting

    District 4 School Board Rep Meeting

    Constituent Meeting with Barbara Petersen and Heather Benavidez!
    Come meet your new representative and say farewell to the outgoing one at the Highland High School cafeteria.
    Also discuss some immediate challenges for the board:
    • Hiring the next superintendent 
    • Developing the budget and calendar for the 2024-2025 school year
    • Finding ways to address the ongoing mental health and academic needs of students
    • Recruiting and retaining our talented educators 
    • Creating an environment of collaboration and respect
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