Let’s Talk About Race-Based Hair Discrimination
In April 2021, it became illegal to discriminate in the workplace based on hairstyle or cultural or religious headdress. In this Zoom workshop, learn more about the CROWN Act and how to foster a culture that recognizes and is inclusive to folks whose hair is an expression of identity. $10 fee. Review the following (2) […]
The League, Negro League film documentary
Directed by Sam Pollard, Questlove, and Tariq Trotter! The League yells the tale of the Negro League in the first half of the twentieth century. Showings August 12 through 14 (Saturday to Monday) at 3:30 and 8:00! $7:00 matinee, $10.00 evening shows. Don’t miss it! “Directed by Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI), executive produced by Ahmir “Questlove” […]
The League, Negro League film documentary
Directed by Sam Pollard, Questlove, and Tariq Trotter! The League yells the tale of the Negro League in the first half of the twentieth century. Showings August 12 through 14 (Saturday to Monday) at 3:30 and 8:00! $7:00 matinee, $10.00 evening shows. Don’t miss it! “Directed by Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI), executive produced by Ahmir “Questlove” […]
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 […]
Black Uhuru
Dance to sounds from one of the most popular reggae bands from Jamaica, in the beautiful new concert space FUSION Meadow! Black Uhuru has been called “ambassadors of reggae” after winning the first ever Grammy Award for reggae music and having the highest reggae record sales after Bob Marley and the most songs sampled by […]
ABQ Museum “Live After Five”: Speak Truth to Power
On the third Thursday of the month, Albuquerque Museum is FREE after 5:00! Join in the special programming, including art projects, live music, yoga, docent-led tours – and, this month, a reading by Fusion Theatre of Ariel Dorfman’s Speak Truth to Power: Voices from Beyond the Dark. The script consists of real interviews with 42 […]
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 […]
Rio Rancho Juneteenth Freedom Day
Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day on June 16 at Campus Park at Rio Rancho City Center. Enjoy food, activities, and a beer garden! There will also be vendor booths and community services booths on hand. After the event, there will be a showing of the movie 42 starring Chadwick Boseman, as Jackie Robinson, and Harrison Ford.
Hip-Hop Workshop with “Fight the Power” Screening
NMPBS and NM Office of African American Affairs invite you to an evening of hip hop! First, an abbreviated screening of “Fight the Power,” episode two, followed by a hip-hop history workshop facilitated by Oriana Lee from Earthseed Black Arts Alliance. Light dinner will be provided after the workshop. Register HERE!
CANCELLED Hair It Is Fish Fry
This event is cancelled due to conflict with the Civic Plaza Juneteenth. Come on in for a fish (and chicken and shrimp) fry sponsored by Hair It Is beauty salon! Feast on catfish, tilapia, chicken, shrimp, hush puppies, dessert, and more! Pre-orders and walk-ins both welcome. Pre-orders must be prepaid. Call 505-489-1048 to pre-order.