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  • We Come From Strong People: A Chat with Karen Collins | Hosted by The University of New Mexico and Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

    Virtual

    Join Founder and Executive Director of the African American Miniature Museum, Karen Collins, for a discussion on Black origins in honor of Black History Month. For decades, artist and educator Karen Collins has been creating historical dioramas and sharing them to bring clarity and vibrance in the telling of Black history. Join us in this ... Read more

  • Black History Month Celebration Meet & Greet | Hosted by One Albuquerque Office of Black Community Engagement

    Albuquerque Museum 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Join One Albuquerque Office of Black Community Engagement for a Black History Celebration Join us for a night at the Albuquerque Museum featuring 2 exhibits; Facing the Rising Sun: The Journey of African American Hosesteaders in New Mexico and Indelible Blue: Indigo Across the Globe. We will celebrate our history, enjoy some delicious food from ... Read more

  • 2022 Kumbuka Celebration: M4 Michael’s Musings, Melodies, and Memories

    The Hiland Theater 4800 Central Ave Se, Albuquerque

    Kumbuka means “To Remember”…Our beloved community member Michael Herndon – musician extraordinaire, culinary genius, husband, father, brother, loyal friend, mentor, and Star Wars enthusiast completed his earthly assignment on December 11, 2021. M4 will be a four-dimensional multimedia extravaganza to celebrate Michael, his musings, his melodies, and our memories.  We have limited in-person seating (registration/ticket ... Read more

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  • 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 led by Executive Director of NMBLC, Cathryn McGill

  • Kuumba Creatives Contest – Hosted by Albuquerque Public Schools

    The Kuumba Creative Contest is a contest hosted by APS Office of Equity and Engagement with the purpose of highlighting the self expression of our students within APS through creation to showcase their cultures, communities, and experiences.Who May Enter: The contest is open to all Albuquerque Public Schools students in Elementary, Middle, and High School ... Read more

  • Panel: Facing the Rising Sun | Hosted by the African American Museum and Cultural Center of New Mexico

    Albuquerque Museum 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Hear the history of descendants of the homesteaders featured in this interactive exhibit. Facing the Rising Sun: The Journey of African American Homesteaders in New Mexico, Vision, Belief, and Sovereign Ownership is a high-tech mobile exhibit telling the story and honoring the legacy of the first African American families to homestead New Mexico. The exhibit ... Read more

  • Omega Psi Phi 2022 Talent Hunt Competition

    Virtual

    The 5th Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Nu Rho Chapter Talent Hunt Competition is Back! Deadline for application submission is Sunday, March 13, 2022! The Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Youth Talent Hunt Competition is open for New Mexico High School students grade 9 through 12! All students with a talent in one ... Read more

  • New Mexico Juneteenth Hosted by Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Civic Plaza 1 Civic Plaza, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Come out and celebrate JUNETEENTH with the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico June 18th - June 19th! There will be Vendors, Soul Food, Local & International Performers as well as Community Music (Click Here).   If you love community events like this, please show your Support. Click on the image below, and you will be ... Read more