New Mexico Black Leadership Council

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  • Storytelling Open Mic

    Storytelling Open Mic

    Everyone’s story matters! Come to the new Barelas Community Center to share a piece of history, a personal story, a poem… however you want your voice to be heard. All formats welcome.

  • Wellness and the Art of Expression

    Wellness and the Art of Expression

    Join artists Carlton V. Bell II and David H. Parker for this event in AfroMundo’s new Wellness series! Participants will learn to bring storytelling, ritual, and cultural specificity into their creative process, exploring Polyrhythmic Praxis, community, and Afrocentric spiritual frameworks at this free workshop.

     

     

  • Central Ave. Project Exhibition & Reception

    Central Ave. Project Exhibition & Reception

    Learn more about the Central Avenue Project and community photography and storytelling, imagining together a healthier and safer Central Ave.

  • “I See My Light Shining” Opening Event

    “I See My Light Shining” Opening Event

    Ellery Washington is a New York-based writer, originally from Albuquerque, who has returned to New Mexico to capture the memories and stories of Black Elders.

     

    The  regional launch event of this exciting rebuttal to the tri-cultural myth features oral testimonies along with photographs, letters, and more to memorialize and honor these African-American elders. See more HERE.

  • Dia de los Niños: Fun and Stories with Sarah Malone

    Dia de los Niños: Fun and Stories with Sarah Malone

    Celebrate Dia de los Niños with bilingual storyteller Sarah Malone.

    Plus, all kids who visit an ABQ library between April 24 and 30 receive a free book (while supplies last)!

  • How Indigenous Storytellers Are Changing the Narrative of History

    How Indigenous Storytellers Are Changing the Narrative of History

    Bookworks is partnering with Native America Calling for a special reading and panel discussion. A conversation moderated by Native America Calling‘s own Shawn Spruce will follow readings from readings from three New Mexico authors:

     

    • Deborah Taffa, author of Whiskey Tender and director of the MFA in Creative Writing at the Institute of American Indian Arts;

    • Ramona Emerson, award-winning filmmaker and author of Shutter;

    • and Brandon Hobson, National Book Award Finalist and author of The Removed, Where the Dead Sit Talking, and numerous other books.

    Don’t miss these moving stories and conversations!

  • Afriquerque Family Fun with Storyteller Ramona King

    Afriquerque Family Fun with Storyteller Ramona King

    Join celebrated storyteller Ramona King for an exciting tale of Anansi the Spider and his friends, including Sun and Moon! The story will be enhanced with music from The Simple Truth Duet, and The Youth Jazz Collaborative will be there too. Don’t miss this FREE event for families!

  • Stories from Africa to America

    Stories from Africa to America

    Come on out for Stories from Africa to America by Ms. Marley’s House of Colors (internationally acclaimed storyteller Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley). The event includes storytime & signup for Libro’s Imagination Library, a free monthly book program by mail for Black children (birth to age 5).

    Black/African American Families, let’s create & build community through  storytelling and create courageous spaces together! Bring your favorite blanket & snuggly pillow!

     

    (Free parking available under Civic Plaza: Just bring your validation slip.)

  • Healing Together: Building Community Through Native & Black Storytelling

    Healing Together: Building Community Through Native & Black Storytelling

    Celebrate the National Day of Racial Healing with Two Worlds and High Desert Playback, creating a space where members of both Native and Black communities and their allies can share stories for healing, connection, and justice.

     

    RSVP and get more info HERE!

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