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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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!

Rio Rancho Juneteenth Freedom Day

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.    

Juneteenth Holiday

Juneteenth Holiday

Federal holiday to celebrate Juneteenth! All Albuquerque Public Schools and city and federal offices closed.