Tag: Youth

  • Rites of Passage Black Graduation Ceremony

    Rites of Passage Black Graduation Ceremony

    Please note change of venue to the African American Performing Arts Center at Expo NM.

    The Rites of Passage celebration commemorate the triumphs of our Black/African American high school graduates! Come honor these accomplishments. Each graduating senior will be presented with regalia to be worn during their school-based ceremonies that symbolizes their identity and achievement.

    Pictures and refreshments after the program!

  • Bond of Brothers Summer Camp

    Bond of Brothers Summer Camp

    Foster community and belonging with other Black and biracial boys ages 13 to 18 in this intimate (10 campers!) summer day camp. There are just 10 spots, so sign up for Bond of Brothers now!

    “Bond of Brothers is a summer camp designed by and for Black adolescent boys and masculine-identified youth in Santa Fe. This one-week program offers workshops in creativity, arts, writing, play, African drumming, rafting, and more. Mentored by Black male leaders, participants also engage in discussions on mental health awareness and redefine notions of Black masculinity. Bond of Brothers fosters friendships, personal growth, and a $250 stipend of appreciation!”

  • Sista Circle Summer Camp

    Sista Circle Summer Camp

    Foster community and belonging with other Black and biracial girls ages 13 to 18 in this intimate (10 campers!) summer day camp. There are just 10 spots, so sign up for Sista Circle now!

    “Sista Circle is a transformative summer program tailored for Black teenage girls and gender expansive youth in Santa Fe. Rooted in the rich cultural heritage of our community, Sista Circle provides a nurturing environment where girls explore poetry, rafting, art, self-care, community and more. Led by Black women mentors, this program empowers participants to share their stories, and be in space with others who have shared experiences. Join us for a week of creativity, camaraderie, and personal growth, leaving with inner strength and a $250 stipend of appreciation!”

  • NM Black Student Alliance Family Fun Day

    NM Black Student Alliance Family Fun Day

    Join NM Black Student Alliance and the Fellowship for Families of Black Students for a day of fun and community at Topgolf – FREE with RSVP!

    RSVP here for a free day of fun!

  • Roots Summer Leadership Academy Harambee Final Performance

    Roots Summer Leadership Academy Harambee Final Performance

    Join us for the celebratory ending to 2025’s Roots Summer Leadership Academy (RSLA)! The Harambee features student performances and a shared meal. When the Harambee is over, so is camp!

  • Roots Summer Leadership Academy Caregiver Orientation

    Roots Summer Leadership Academy Caregiver Orientation

    Roots Summer Leadership Academy (RSLA) is a FREE fun and rigorous 3-week enrichment summer camp for Albuquerque-area youth ages 8–16.

    Caregiver orientation (June 30 or July 2) is mandatory. Sign up HERE.

  • Roots Summer Leadership Academy Signups Open

    Roots Summer Leadership Academy Signups Open

    Roots Summer Leadership Academy (RSLA) is a FREE fun and rigorous 3-week enrichment summer camp for Albuquerque-area youth ages 8–16.

    RSLA uses a cultural lens along with an arts-based community development framework to promote self-esteem and leadership, while also teaching 21st-century skills needed to effectively navigate and compete in a global society.

    Sign up HERE by June 30. Caregiver orientation (June 30 or July 2) is mandatory.

  • Roots Summer Leadership Academy

    Roots Summer Leadership Academy

    Roots Summer Leadership Academy (RSLA) is a FREE fun and rigorous 3-week enrichment summer camp for Albuquerque-area youth ages 8–16.

    RSLA uses a cultural lens along with an arts-based community development framework to promote self-esteem and leadership, while also teaching 21st-century skills needed to effectively navigate and compete in a global society.

    Sign up HERE by June 30. Caregiver orientation (June 30 or July 2) is mandatory.

  • True NM Art Exhibition 2025: SONKE (All of Us)

    True NM Art Exhibition 2025: SONKE (All of Us)

    Don’t miss this collaboration between NMBLC, the NM Asian Family Center, and a cohort of 10 exciting young Black and AAPINH (Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian) artists! These artists challenge the tricultural myth by telling their own, true New Mexican stories through the lens of art. This exciting event is free!

    SONKE is NMBLC’s theme for 2025. The word “Sonke” means “all of us” in Zulu. We use it to sum up our shared journey and the unification of New Mexico’s rich and diverse communities. Plus, it gives us a nifty acronym: Sharing Our Narratives, Knowledge, and Experiences. 

  • Be Loud Be Proud: Day of (No) Silence

    Be Loud Be Proud: Day of (No) Silence

    Join in the open-mic at this FREE event for LGBTQIA+ and ally youth and young adults ages 13-25. Raffle, snacks, and fun! RSVP HERE by April 2 for location.

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