High Desert Playback Auditions
Become a part of theater for social change in New Mexico! Playback’s multi-racial, queer-centered ensemble “plays back” the real stories of the audience to foster community healing and dialogue. Seeking actors, spoken-word artists, and musicians with a commitment to social justice for paid work. Apply HERE by August 23. Callbacks on August 29.
Let’s Talk About Race-Based Hair Discrimination
In April 2021, it became illegal to discriminate in the workplace based on hairstyle or cultural or religious headdress. In this Zoom workshop, learn more about the CROWN Act and how to foster a culture that recognizes and is inclusive to folks whose hair is an expression of identity. $10 fee. Review the following (2) […]
ABQ March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom
60 Years & Still Marching! Join local leaders and activists to continue the work of social activists like Martin Luther King Jr. “Not a commemoration, a continuation.” Stand up against discrimination, hate crimes, and prejudice. Stand up for freedom, equality, and justice for all. March at 10:00 am, line up begins at 9:30. Rally from […]
AfroMundo Social Justice Film Series: Gather
Join AfroMundo in NHCC’s Wells Fargo Theater for a free screening of Gather: “an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide.” Film screening will be followed by a panel discussion. Register here.
Juvenile Justice Mixer
Welcome to a space hosted by Bernalillo County’s Alternatives to Detention committee, where folks involved in juvenile justice can meet and greet, participate in open mic sessions for youth and agencies to talk about services, and share information and swag at community tables. There will also be food (FRITO PIE!) and access to the African […]
Hobbs – MLK Day of Giving 2021
The NAACP, City of Hobbs, United Way of Lea County, Hobbs Municipal Schools, Hobbs Headstart, Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Hobbs Chamber of Commerce, WHI Hobbs, Cissy’s Food Ministry, Lea County Beef Project, The Salvation Army, Pacific Rim and Domino’s Pizza have all teamed up to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr by a Day […]