New Mexico Black Leadership Council

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  • World Refugee Day

    World Refugee Day

    World Refugee Day was established by the UN as an occasion to build empathy for the hardships of refugees and to recognize their resilience. At the City of Albuquerque’s World Refugee Day, enjoy multicultural pavilions, resources, vendors, a naturalization ceremony, performances, music, art, activities, free food, and more!

     

    Free parking at the Civic Plaza underground parking structure. Check out more information HERE.

  • Rio Rancho Juneteenth Freedom Day

    Rio Rancho Juneteenth Freedom Day

    Celebrate Juneteenth in Rio Rancho at this free event with live music, food trucks, vendors, health screenings and more!

  • Santa Fe Symphony Free Concert – We Remember

    Santa Fe Symphony Free Concert – We Remember

    The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus and the Symphony Chamber Ensemble join choral director Carmen Florez-Mansi for an evening of beautiful music in honor of those who served.

     

    Doors at 6:15. No tickets are required for this free concert.

  • A Conversation with “The Grandmother of Juneteeth”

    A Conversation with “The Grandmother of Juneteeth”

    RSVP HERE to  hear from this voice of history. Dr. Opal Lee is seen as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” for her role in making June 19 a federally recognized holiday.

    The 97-year-old activist will visit the Land of Enchantment for the very first time to share her family’s journey through tragedy to victory, discuss the significance of Juneteenth in American history, and celebrate New Mexico’s first Black giving circle.

     

    Free, but registration is required.

  • Open Space Juneteenth

    Open Space Juneteenth

    Celebrate at an all-ages, family-friendly open space party! Live music, storytelling, a dance class, poetry, food trucks, face painting from Arveyah Williams, and free Juneteenth shirts (while supplies last). FREE (but you can register HERE).

     

    Tentative Schedule:

    8 AM: Juneteenth Hike

    10 AM: What Happened to Blackdom? By Dr. Timothy E. Nelson

    1 PM: Anthems of belonging: For New America – Hakim Bellamy

    2 PM: African Storytelling by Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley

    2:30 PM: Hands-on Crafts by Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley

    3:30 PM: Poets & Conservation Carnivale

    5 PM: B-Boys/B-Girls

    6 PM: Sweet Roll

    6:45 PM: DaJerney

  • NM Juneteenth: NMBLC Is a Sponsor!

    NM Juneteenth: NMBLC Is a Sponsor!

    It’s time to party! Celebrate the richness of Black history and culture with vendors, food trucks, local and national performances, a kids’ corner and Juneteenth History lessons.

    NMBLC is a 2024 sponsor and will have a big presence, so stop by our luxurious booth to cool off, grab a drink, and say hi!

    This year’s theme is RECLAIMING OUR ROOTS.

    Event schedule:

    11 AM – 12 PM, Opening Ceremony
    The community is encouraged to wear white for this honoring, and to bring a picture, memento, or an offering to your ancestor. All items will be returned to the owner at the end of the ceremony.

    1:30 PM – 2 PM, Honoring Black Educational Heritage and Our Youth
    Celebrate the importance of education for our people, communities, culture, and heritage as we highlight our NM Black grads and their future endeavors.

    5 PM – 5:30 PM, NM Juneteenth History and Community Conversation
    Learn about our state’s Juneteenth history in this group conversation with community elders.

  • Meditation Monday: Freedom to Rest

    Meditation Monday: Freedom to Rest

    This special edition of the Smithsonian’s Meditation Monday program will commemorate the opening of a new exhibit in the Visual Arts gallery, Reclaiming My Time, featuring work by contemporary Black designers.

    Register HERE for this 40-minute meditation session to explore the notion that rest is resilience. With other participants of all experience levels, contemplate the journey of Black Americans toward liberation.

  • AAPAC Kids’ Summer of Fun!

    AAPAC Kids’ Summer of Fun!

    The African American Performing Arts Center Summer of Fun! RSVP online by May 29! “From interactive workshops exploring the wonders of science to captivating storytelling sessions that transport them to magical worlds, each day promises a new adventure.”

    The program will take place from 8:00 to 4:00, June 10 to July 12. Kids aged 8 to 14 welcome! Find more info HERE.

  • Santa Fe Juneteenth Celebration

    Santa Fe Juneteenth Celebration

    Celebrate Juneteenth in style… food, vendors, poets, and performers including headliners Hot 8 Brass Band straight from New Orleans!

  • Pirate Party & Summer Reading Program Kickoff

    Pirate Party & Summer Reading Program Kickoff

    Celebrate the start of 2024’s Summer Reading Program with a Pirate Party at the International District Library! Enjoy activity & craft stations, Pirate Picture Portraits, and a scavenger hunt. Sign up for your reading log and start earning prizes just by reading.

     

    And this Summer Reading Program isn’t just for kids – all ages are welcome to participate. So put on your best pirate swagger and head on down!

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