ABQ International Festival
Come celebrate the International District at the Albuquerque International Festival! This free block party, organized by International District residents, will feature live music, food trucks, a kid’s play area, and shopping with local vendors. Don’t miss the party!
Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess documentary
Don’t miss the documentary Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess, exploring the Jamaican Maroons’ struggle for freedom, led by the indomitable 18th century military genius, Nanny of the Maroons. Nanny is Jamaica’s sole female National Hero, and one of the most justly celebrated heroines in the resistance history of the New World. Presented as part […]
Proud to Be Black Pop-Up Event
Celebrate Black History Month with food, music, and art at Santa Fe’s Community Gallery! (On the south side of the convention center.) Register HERE.
Stories from Africa to America
Come on out for Stories from Africa to America by Ms. Marley’s House of Colors (internationally acclaimed storyteller Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley). The event includes storytime & signup for Libro’s Imagination Library, a free monthly book program by mail for Black children (birth to age 5). Black/African American Families, let’s create & build community through storytelling and […]
Jitney: a Play by August Wilson
Take a ride through 1970s Pittsburgh with the Vortex Theatre’s all-Black cast of August Wilson’s play Jitney. This wonderful ensemble piece features the story of a group of unlicensed “jitney” drivers providing crucial taxi services to their community, which regular taxis will not serve. Tickets $24 ($19 students/SAG-AFTRA). Get yours HERE!
Jitney: a Play by August Wilson
Take a ride through 1970s Pittsburgh with the Vortex Theatre’s all-Black cast of August Wilson’s play Jitney. This wonderful ensemble piece features the story of a group of unlicensed “jitney” drivers providing crucial taxi services to their community, which regular taxis will not serve. Tickets $24 ($19 students/SAG-AFTRA). Thursday nights: “Bring a Friend, Share […]
Martin Luther King Jr. March
March to commemorate the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr! Start at the corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave and University Blvd (on the UNM campus) and parade to Civic Plaza, where a ceremony will follow the march.
Application Deadline: True NM Youth Artists
Calling all AAPINH and Black youth artists! Would you like to share your story and your commitment to anti-racism through your art? Artist Requirements: * AAPINH and African American/Black youth * Ages 16-24 years of age * Desire to share your culture and express your story through art Apply HERE to be part of […]
UNM Africana Studies Black History Month Kickoff Brunch
Join special guest (and UNM alumna) Aja Nicole Brooks for UNM’s Department of Africana Studies’ 39th Annual Black History Month Kickoff brunch! Keynote speaker Brooks is Executive Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. UNM’s Kirsten Pai Buick says, “With Attorney Brooks, we begin our focus and theme ‘New Mexico: Someone You […]
Motown & Soul Matinee at AAPAC
Join Grammy-nominated Dre Hilton and NM Lowrider Queen Raquel Martinez for a showcase of Albuquerque talent. Choose between a matinee at 3:00 and an evening show at 8:00. Dance and have a good time! Tickets are $25 ($40/couple) HERE.