Juneteenth Soccer Clinic with Black Diamonds
This FREE clinic is open for ages 6–12, and features free shirt, soccer ball, and food! All participants get free Soccer Skills training, haircuts by Barberville, shirt and soccer ball, and great eats from Nexus and NM Soul Shack. Don’t miss it! Dennis Chavez Park, 800 Dan Avenue SE. REGISTER HERE!
Roots Summer Leadership Academy
We are so excited to offer our signature positive youth development program again in 2026! It’s going to be another great summer. This free three-week program features field trips, performances, STEM activities, and tons of opportunities for self-exploration, leadership development, and FUN for youth ages 8–16 in the Albuquerque area and Clovis! Plus, it includes before- and […]
NMPED Backpack Giveaway
Quick, grab a FREE backpack, plus get a FREE haircut and FREE health screening! (Backpacks while supplies last. NM student must be present.) Sponsored by NM Black Education Act Bureau, UNM Hospital, and community partners
Project Feed the Hood Garden Opening
Come celebrate at the annual opening party of this beautiful and productive community garden! There will be live music, free appetizers, a plant giveaway, activities, resources, and a raffle. Open your heart and get dirt under your fingernails!
Project Pipeline Architecture Camp
Join the National Association of Minority Architects for the first-ever Project Pipeline camp in NM! Stay tuned for details. More information HERE.
Tasty Tuesday Season Opens
Food trucks, free yoga in the park, live music, and a chill community vibe. Find out why Albuquerque loves Tasty Tuesday! Check HERE for more info.
True NM Art Exhibit
It’s True New Mexico time! Each spring, NMBLC and the NM Asian Family Center host a cohort of Black/African American and/or AAPINH young artists create original self-portraits guided by the prompt “What’s your True New Mexican story?” The art is exceptional every year! Don’t miss your chance to check out the 2026 cohort’s work right […]
Youth Leadership Conference
Join the NM Martin Luther King, Jr Commission for this leadership conference for youth. More details to come!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
Join Albuquerque Community Safety in celebrating a season of nonviolence with the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! And of course there WILL be pizza! Food and games start at 6:00, movie starts at 8:00. Come early to get your food and snag the best spot!
BLOOM Fiesta
Kick off summer in the International District with NMBLC! Come to our carnival for a free, fun, fabulous time! There will be tons of giveaways, DJs, dancing, ice cream, face painting, cotton candy, bubbles, basketball, TWO bouncy houses, a gaming bus, and so much more! Building Leadership, Offering Opportunities & Mentorship… together. The event venue […]