Reading & Signing with Deborah Taffa and Jamie Figueroa
Celebrate the new books by Deborah Taffa and Jamie Figueroa! Whiskey Tender: A Memoir by Deborah Taffa follows the story of a mixed-tribe Native girl raised in New Mexico and is fully of Native history and family stories. Mother Island: A Daughter Claims Puerto Rico by Jamie Figueroa traces the path of a Puerto Rican woman […]
Black Family Wellness Expo
Join the ABQ chapter of the Links for an afternoon of wellness and fun! With a special concert from the Albuquerque Fellowship Choir at noon, plus food trucks and giveaways. A celebration of the National Impact Day of Service.
Afriquerque: Casey Lafferty
Prepare to tap your toes and sing along at an evening of the blues! Kansas-born Albuquerque singer Casey Lafferty will be joined by a four-part ensemble for this FREE night of music and fun. RSVP HERE!
Let’s Talk African-American Gardens: Reconnect to Nature (Indoors!)
Join Mignon Hemsley and Danuelle Doswell to learn about our ancestral ties to houseplants in this free webinar. Embrace indoor greenery to enhance your mental and physical well-being! Hemsley and Doswell are founders of Grounded in Washington DC, and are dedicated to rekindling the bond between people and nature by bringing the energy of […]
Caring for Your Crown Workshop
Don’t miss this FREE workshop on caring for textured hair! Black youth and caregivers will learn the skills and techniques needed to care for and maintain their natural hair at home. Plus, the first 30 folks to register (for in-person workshop) will receive free products from Trendz Beauty Supply! Registration form HERE. This […]
Humanity Matters: Henrietta Lacks’ Impact on Science
Professor Deleso A. Alford presents information on Henrietta Lacks’ cancer cells and her impact on scientific research, health, and equity. Free lunch will be served while supplies last.
Ask a Public Defender
Have legal questions? Speak with a public defender for FREE at the International District Library! Public defense attorneys and social workers will be available to answer questions and help with legal issues.
Interview with the Cast of Jitney
Enjoy a scene performed by the all-Black cast of the Vortex’s production of Jitney, followed by an interview with the cast! Free Parking Available under Civic Plaza; bring your slip for validation.
Hubby Jenkins for AfroMundo Festival
The 3rd annual AfroMundo Festival 2024 brings you talented multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins, a specialist in blues and old-time music. Jenkins has been nominated for Grammy and Americana awards, and has performed with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and Rhiannon Giddens. Tickets are free, but reservations required. Make yours HERE! Do you play the banjo? Don’t […]
Art of Jazz with Tracey Whitney
Don’t miss this special free concert with Tracey Whitney, an Albuquerque jazz luminary!