Black Educators Gathering
Mingle with other Black educators in a nurturing environment facilitated by Peacemakers’ Tonya Covington. Share resources and find support and encouragement! To register, contact Tonya Covington at Tonyacovin@aol.com.
PAPA Performing Arts Academy Lottery Opens
The application for this free, public performing arts academy opens TODAY at paparts.org! Get your name in the hat for admission!
Roots Summer Leadership Academy Harambee Final Performance
You’re invited to our Roots Summer Leadership Academy Harambee Celebration! Come cheer on the students of Roots as they take the stage and share what they’ve created, learned, and accomplished over the summer. This vibrant end-of-camp gathering includes a dynamic live performance, a student-led activity showcase, a heartfelt awards ceremony, and a delicious lunch to […]
Roots Summer Leadership Academy Caregiver Orientation
Roots Summer Leadership Academy (RSLA) is a FREE fun and rigorous 3-week enrichment summer camp for Albuquerque-area youth ages 8–16. Caregiver orientation (June 30 or July 2) is mandatory. Sign up HERE.
Roots Summer Leadership Academy Signups Open
Roots Summer Leadership Academy (RSLA) is a FREE fun and rigorous 3-week enrichment summer camp for Albuquerque-area youth ages 8–16. RSLA uses a cultural lens along with an arts-based community development framework to promote self-esteem and leadership, while also teaching 21st-century skills needed to effectively navigate and compete in a global society. Sign up HERE […]
Roots Summer Leadership Academy
Roots Summer Leadership Academy (RSLA) is a FREE fun and rigorous 3-week enrichment summer camp for Albuquerque-area youth ages 8–16. RSLA uses a cultural lens along with an arts-based community development framework to promote self-esteem and leadership, while also teaching 21st-century skills needed to effectively navigate and compete in a global society. Sign up HERE […]
PATH Emerging Scholars Program Application Due Date
PATH Emerging Scholars Program is a one-week (June 11-20, 2025) program at UNM for current high-school freshmen through juniors. The program focuses on African American and other underserved youth, inspiring them to pursue STEAM-H careers and lead in healthcare and health research. $500 stipend upon completion of the program. Interested? Fill out your application here! […]
Getting to YES: HB 293 & Housing as a Human Right in New Mexico
Cathryn McGill reflects on legislative efforts to affirm housing as a human right in New Mexico and announces NMBLC’s upcoming D.R².I.V.E. Demystifying Roundhouse Rules: Introduce • Vote • Enact event.
Byron Powdrell’s Got the Beat: On Educational Futures, Radio & R&B
Learn more about entrepreneur and change-maker Byron Powdrell in this UpLift Chronicles profile.
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 […]