New Mexico Black Leadership Council

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  • Natural Hair Artists Informational Training

    Natural Hair Artists Informational Training

    Are you a braider, loctician, or other natural hair artist? This event is for you! Learn the law and what licensure covers, in a great community – and with a light dinner provided!

    Art activities for the littles, as well as information for you on how to apply for the Ujima Collective grant program. Space is limited, so reserve your FREE ticket now!

  • Freedom Hair movie screening

    Freedom Hair movie screening

    New Mexico is one of only three states that requires braiders to get a full-service cosmetology license (1,200 hours of training!), forcing braiders to waste time and money learning how to use chemicals and dyes, which are practices they do not engage in and outright reject.

    Freedom Hair is a film about one woman’s journey to change a different set of laws targeting braiders, ones preventing Natural Hair Stylists from owning a company. (Movie trailer HERE.)Learn how you can get involved in changing our state’s laws, sign the petition, and meet folks! Snacks provided.

  • Beauty, Not Barriers Change the Law Event

    Beauty, Not Barriers Change the Law Event

    Join Beauty, Not Barriers for a discussion on changing state law so natural hair braiders are not required to get a 1200-hour license to do their art! Work together to create safe, affordable alternatives to the current license requirements, and make New Mexico the 34th state to embrace Natural Hair Care – all while picking up swag, having delicious snacks, and connecting with others who care about natural hair.

    Sign up for this important discussion HERE.

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