Pamoja: the Race for Equity
Take part in this walk through the International District of Albuquerque to commemorate Juneteenth and to further equity and inclusion in our city.
CELEBRATE SAWUBONA!
New Mexico Black History Festival
In Zulu culture, there is an ancient greeting: “Sawubona!” which is a rich and complex word that means many things. At its essence, it means “I see you” and “WE see you.” But more deeply, it means that you are accepted, you belong, you are valued and important. The response when someone says this is “Yabo Sawubona!” or “I see you seeing me” indicating a willingness to be seen.”
HAPPENING NOW
Roots Summer Leadership Academy
Begins Sunday, July 10th through Friday July 29th
Camp Hours from 9 AM - 4:00 PM
First Unitarian Church - 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87110
The Roots Summer Leadership Academy is celebrating 10 years of summer activities and out of school learning for children. Children between the ages of 8 and 16 can enroll in this years camp that will feature STEM learning, as well as music, spoken word, dance, and more! Deadline for registration is Thursday, June 30th.
UPCOMING BHFE EVENTS
Monday, February 28th
Follow Your First Mind: Black History Presentation
The Bureau of Trust Fund Administration and U.S. Department of the Interior will host NMBLC to give a Black History Month presentation about “following your first mind” and tuning in to our ancestral intuitions. This talk will be led by Cathryn McGill, Founder/Executive Director of NMBLC.
Join the Zoom Meeting
Sunday, March 20th
Omega Psi Phi 2022 Talent Hunt Competition
The annual Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt Competition hosted by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Nu Rho Chapter of Albuqerque, NM. Watch High School talent compete for the grand prize of $1000!
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Begins Sunday, July 10th
Roots Summer Leadership Academy
The Roots Summer Leadership Academy (RSLA) is a 3-week summer learning program that uses the performing/visual arts and math integrated curriculum to engage youth during out of school time.
Learn MoreCOMMUNITY EVENTS
We are proud to uplift community events from other organizations in New Mexico celebrating Black history throughout the year. See details below and in our Calendar for specific details. If you would like to have your event featured here, please submit your event details here.
Black History is American History
February 18, 2022 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Virtual Event
The New Mexico Black Lawyers Association, along with the City of Albuquerque’s Office of Civil Rights and Region X of the National Bar Association, will host a virtual afternoon of CLEs in celebration of Black History Month.
Facing the Rising Sun: The Journey of African-American Homesteaders in New Mexico
Ongoing Until July 10 - Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Albuquerque Museum - 2000 Mountain Rd NW 87104
Facing the Rising Sun: The Journey of African American Homesteaders in New Mexico, Vision, Belief, and Sovereign Ownership is a high-tech mobile exhibit hosted at the Albuquerque Museum which tells the story and honors the legacy of the first African American families to homestead New Mexico.
Kuumba Creative Contest - Hosted by APS Office of Equity & Engagement
Submission Deadline February 28 at 5:00 PM
Virtual Contest
The Kuumba Creative Contest highlights the self expression of our students within APS through creation to showcase their Cultures, Communities, and Experiences. The contest is open to all Albuquerque Public School students in Elementary, Middle, and High School.
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Latest Past Events
Cooking Demonstration and Tasting with Chef Ncube of Zimbabwe!!!
First Unitarian Church 3701 Carlisle Blvd. NE, AlbuquerqueJoin us for a Cooking Demonstration and Tasting with Chef Ncube of Zimbabwe - A renowned chef, ambassador of the African Food Revolution, and food writer. Thursday, July 28th, ... Read more
Roots Summer Leadership Academy
First Unitarian Church 3701 Carlisle Blvd. NE, AlbuquerqueRegistration Deadline: JUNE 30 CALLING ALL CHILDREN 8 - 16 YEARS OLD! REGISTER TO ATTEND THE ROOTS SUMMER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY THREE WEEKS OF ENRICHING & FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES! July 11 - July 28, ... Read more
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PAST EVENTS
ONE New Mexico Gospel Concert
Sunday, May 15th
Starting at 3:00 PM MST
First Unitarian Church - 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87110
Join us for the 6th annual ONE New Mexico Gospel Concert on Sunday, May 15th! The 2022 One New Mexico Gospel Concert is part of a yearly tradition by the New Mexico Black Leadership Council to share the tremendous talent and history of Black gospel music. This year we’re spotlighting powerful gospel singers in our own backyard as we celebrate these amazing New Mexican artists.
ONE NM Gospel Concert Featured Soloists
The ONE New Mexico Gospel Choir will perform music with some of New Mexico’s most celebrated female vocalists including Toni Morgan, Aleena Sedillo, and Pat Brown, with special guest Aretha Harden from Las Vegas, Nevada!
Toni Morgan
Soloist
Aretha Harden
Soloist
Las Vegas, NV
Pat Brown
Soloist
Aleena Sedillo
Soloist
ONE NM Gospel Concert Band Members
Joseph C. Pigee
Musical Director, Keyboards
Las Vegas, NV
Artha Meadors
Bass
Stephen Williams
Guitar
Charles Reinke
Piano
Lemuel D. Williams
Drums
...And One NMGC Interfaith Choir Under the Direction of
Dr. Stevie DeJuan Springer
Kumbuka Celebration: M : Michael's Musings, Melodies & Memories
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Sunday, February 27th
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Hiland Theater, 4800 Central Ave SE Albuquerque NM 87108
This year’s Kumbuka Celebration is a special event in honor of our beloved community member Michael Herndon – musician extraordinary, culinary genius, husband, father, brother, loyal friend, and mentor. Join us for a celebration worth of Michael’s huge impact on our lives here in New Mexico.
M4 (M to the 4th power) will be a four dimensional multimedia extravaganza to celebrate Michael, his musings, his melodies, and our memories. Join us Sunday, February 27 at the Hiland Theater for this special in-person event. Tickets are FREE but seating is limited. Be sure to register and get your ticket using the link below.
Artists Celebrating With Us:
Hakim Bellamy
Hillary Smith
Gene Corbin
Arnaldo Acosta
Lowell Burton
Kari Simmons Vickerman
Bert Dalton
Milo Jaramillo
Jak Bailey
Susan Clark
Paul Palmer
Andrew Cooper
Dimi DiSanti
Rodney Bowe
Finnie Coleman
and Many More!
Please Consider Making a Donation!
We are taking donations for this event in honor of Michael Herndon and his commitment to music and the arts. Donation proceeds will go directly to helping provide students with access to music programs and instruments to help them on their musical journey.
"Why is We Americans?" Film Screening at The Guild Cinema
Sunday, February 20th
Doors at 11:45 AM
Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87106
Celebrate Black History Month with a special FREE screening of critically acclaimed film “Why is We Americans?” hosted by the New Mexico Black Leadership Council and showing at the Guild Cinema, Sunday February 20.
Doors open at 11:45 AM with food, music, and poetry from local poets Anele Careaga Coleman, Jazz Cuffee, and Mekhi Bradford. Private screening of “Why is We Americans?” begins at 12:30 PM. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to hear from our local talent and enjoy the story about activist and poet Amiri Baraka.
Local Poets Performing:
Anele Careaga Coleman
Anele Careaga Coleman is a senior at Bosque Preparatory School and is the child of two artist: both singer and dancer. She is passionate about creating space for Black femmes to feel loved and protected.
Jazz Cuffee
Jasmine “Jazz” Cuffee is a poetess who is said to have magical powers and will send you on a whimsical journey with a simple word. She is a slam poet at heart and has represented Albuquerque as a home city champ on multiple stages around the country and beyond.
Mekhi Bradford
Mekhi Bradford is in the 6th grade at the Albuquerque Academy. He has become more interested in writing and performing about world issues such as police brutality and being Black in America.
Learn more about New Mexico Black Leadership Council
The New Mexico Black Leadership Council (NMBLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a hub to create a viable and sustainable social profit sector designed to serve the Black community in the state of New Mexico. Visit our website to discover more.