New Mexico Black Leadership Council

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  • 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.

     

     

  • National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

    National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

    Come together with the Black community for a special event to raise awareness and dispel stigma around HIV/AIDS. There’ll be speakers, interactive workshops, a panel discussion, performances, and a resource fair offering free HIV testing and support services.

    Check out OAAA.com for details!

  • Reclaiming Wellness: The Intersection of Art and Therapy

    Reclaiming Wellness: The Intersection of Art and Therapy

    Explore the misconceptions around therapy with Black Men Flower Project’s Robert Washington-Vaughns and William C. Jenkins, a practicing therapist and one of the featured models in the Free Our Flowers series.

    This conversation will use the lens of art to delve into the the pervasive idea that “therapy is only for crazy people” and address the barriers many men face in accessing mental health resources, including the mistrust bred by negative experiences with the healthcare system.

     

  • NMBLC Vaccine Clinic

    NMBLC Vaccine Clinic

    Avoid the sniffles and sneezes, the aches and isolation – and worse! Stay healthy this winter with FREE Covid and flu vaccinations at NMBLC.

  • Health Happy Hour

    Health Happy Hour

    Join Olive Tree Compounding Pharmacy for free samples and nitric oxide testing, questions with a pharmacist about hormone therapies, and more. PLUS 10% off!

    Despite the name, this is an all-day event, so head on over!

  • Calm Tides Affirmation Workshop

    Calm Tides Affirmation Workshop

    Join certified Meditation and Emotional Intelligence practitioner Indigo (Davis) Blue Mermaid to learn how to stay serene using breathing exercises and personalized affirmations.

     

    This beautiful wellness event is free, but registration is required. RSVP for Indigo Davis’s workshop HERE!

  • Juneteenth Freedom Flow: Yoga in the Park

    Juneteenth Freedom Flow: Yoga in the Park

    “Juneteenth Freedom Flow” is a special outdoor yoga class celebrating Juneteenth, designed to honor the spirit of freedom, resilience, and unity. The class is open to all levels, so whether you are a seasoned yogi or a beginner, please join in!

     

    The class will take place on the southeast side of Academy Hills Park, under the shade. Free, but donations encouraged. At the end of the session, refresh and rejuvenate with infused cold eye towels (available while supplies last).

     

  • Black Family Wellness Expo

    Black Family Wellness Expo

    Join the ABQ chapter of the Links for an afternoon of wellness and fun! With a special concert from the Albuquerque Fellowship Choir at noon, plus food trucks and giveaways.

    A celebration of the National Impact Day of Service.

  • Let’s Talk African-American Gardens: Reconnect to Nature (Indoors!)

    Let’s Talk African-American Gardens: Reconnect to Nature (Indoors!)

    Join Mignon Hemsley and Danuelle Doswell to learn about our ancestral ties to houseplants in this free webinar. Embrace indoor greenery to enhance your mental and physical well-being!

     

    Hemsley and Doswell are founders of Grounded in Washington DC, and are dedicated to rekindling the bond between people and nature by bringing the energy of the outdoors into our homes. They’ll share stories, scientific evidence, and practical tips to bring you into this healthy, connected lifestyle.

     

    Register HERE for Zoom link.

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