New Mexico Black Leadership Council

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  • Hip Hop 50th Anniversary feat. The Pharcyde

    Hip Hop 50th Anniversary feat. The Pharcyde

    Join The Pharcyde for a FREE blowout musical celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip hop! Show on the Railyard Plaza beside the landmark Water Tower.

    The Pharcyde will be joined by The Unknown, Outstanding Citizens Collective, Spacemob Space Cadets, Soothsayers, Po10cee, Doer, Ride, and Santa Fe Breakers! Kause will do live painting. Enjoy a Graffiti Wall and More TBA! Hosted by Raashan Ahmad.

    -Feel free to bring chairs to the concert.
    -Food and drink are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below & La Lecharia for your Ice Cream needs plus food trucks will be available.
    -Bring your water bottle—there will be filling stations.
    -Ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI.
  • Black Is Enough Symposium

    Black Is Enough Symposium

    Come for a day of healing and developing unity with other Black folks, Africans, people of African descent, and those with ancestry in the African diaspora. Register HERE

    Bring your full self to unlearning the negative and learning how to better support OUR Black communities and diversity for wellbeing, collaboration, and economic power. Wear comfortable clothes. Be ready to cry, to disagree, and to start working on individual and collective trauma. Food provided. Youth and child programming provided for ages 0-17. If you’re interested in volunteering, or for support with gas, or other questions or inquiries, please email admin@myjune19th.org.

    “Thank you for your understanding that this event is for Black folks, Africans, people of African descent, those of ancestry in the African diaspora only. If this not you, please email admin@myjune19th.org for more info for PART III  in May/June 2024 for non-black folks to come together for healing from the dehumanizing effects of racism on us all,  support in your role in building racial parity and unity, and training to build positive environments for Black children, youth, adults, families and communities.”

  • CiQlovia Open Streets Festival

    CiQlovia Open Streets Festival

    CiQlovia is ABQ’s version of ciclovia – open streets. The 2023 CiQlovia route spans Kathryn Ave from Louisiana to San Pedro and will feature all kinds of activities, info, art, pop-up parks and playgrounds, a health hub – and a pumpkin patch!

  • New Mexico State Fair

    New Mexico State Fair

    Rodeos! Rides! Green chile corndogs! It can only be the New Mexico State Fair. Check out the interesting chickens and the pig races, eat junk food, and listen to music under the midway lights.

    The fair is open 10 am to 9 pm on school nights, and until 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Check out the fair website for a full list of events, music and rodeo lineups, a FAQ, and tickets.

  • Women’s World Cup Watch Party: US v Vietnam

    Women’s World Cup Watch Party: US v Vietnam

    Come watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the NHCC campus! Bring low-profile chairs and blankets to sit on at this FREE event with food trucks, breweries, and a stream of the game!

    Game 1 of the World Cup features team USA beginning its quest to defend the 2019 World Cup title against Vietnam. Doors at 6:00 for pregame festivities, food and drink; game time 7:00.

    Register here.

    Rain or Shine | Bags Subject To Search | Lawn and Low Profile Camping Style Chairs Welcome | Blankets Welcome | Food Vendors Will Be On Site | ADA Area with Chairs Available | Only Clear Bags Allowed on Campus | No Weapons of Any Kind Allowed | No Fireworks Allowed on Campus

  • Community Power Market

    Community Power Market

    Enjoy a FREE community market experience with local vendors, artists, and food!

    Want a table? $15 for vendors – email ABQBLESSFund@Gmail.com or call 575-518-8209
    (Must bring your own chair and table.)

  • Happy Birthday, International District Library!

    Happy Birthday, International District Library!

    Come celebrate the first year of the International District Library! Special events and activities for all ages – a concert, a scavenger hunt, and VR gaming for teens and up. Many other programs will be available all day, including Legos and a make-and-take family craft.

     

  • Kindness Rocks

    Kindness Rocks

    I got a rock…a kindness rock! Paint rocks with inspirational messages to leave around your community.

    For ages 9-12. Limited to 15 participants. This program is funded by the Friends of the Public Library.

    Registration is required.

  • Roots Leadership Academy Harambee Celebration

    Roots Leadership Academy Harambee Celebration

    Bring your friends and family and join us for a joyful Harambee Celebration and final performance for the Roots Summer Leadership Program! A complimentary luncheon for the community will follow the performance. Camp officially ends at 1:30.

    RSVP for necessary head-count!

  • Roots Summer Leadership Academy

    Roots Summer Leadership Academy

    Have fun, build community, and learn leadership skills at the 2023 NMBLC Roots Leadership Academy! Classes include Dance, Theater, STEM, Music, Visual Arts, and Social/Emotional Learning. Also included are field trips, performances, and caregiver workshops! Registration open until June 30 for kids 8 to 16. Don’t miss the summer fun! Final performance and celebratory luncheon on July 28 at 11:30 am.

    Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided to students daily. Transportation will be provided from the International District. Mandatory Parent/Caregiver Orientation is Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 4pm.

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