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We are the “Go To” authority in New Mexico on matters relating to methods that improve the quality of life for African Americans. Learn more about the office or Download the OAAA Brochure.

New Mexico Black Expo

The New Mexico Black Expo is an annual event designed to provide a statewide cultural experience while interacting with the African/African American culture and heritage. Opportunities are provided at the Expo to sample African/African American food, garments, state and national artists, celebrates and promotes Black owned businesses and elected officials, and other elements of the diaspora.
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New Mexico Legislative Session

There is a continued need for active advocacy and policy engagement for access to, and/or awareness of quality programs available to New Mexico’s African American community. Therefore, the presence of African American leaders should be strongly encouraged as visible and viable as members of advisory and strategic planning committees, school boards, judicial systems, business chambers, city commissions and councils, state elected offices within the state‐wide community. View More Information

Voices for Equity UNSILENCED

The Annual Outstanding Awards is an event that is held annually to recognize leaders in the community throughout the state that have gone over and beyond the call of duty. The Outstanding Service Awards wil be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 @ 12:00 noon at The Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown. View More Information

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Special Note: We can place your event or program on our online calendar. Simply submit information by the fifth (5th) of the month “prior” to your event or program that you want us to broadcast.

Latest News & Events:

1/9/2017 - FREE FEDERAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS (FAFSA)
These workshops are open to the public. Please RSVP to Beverly Jordan education outreach coordinator @ (505) 383-6220 or beverly.jordan@state.nm.us
Location:
Afircan American Performing Arts Bldg.
310 San Pedro NE
Albuquerque, NM
87108
1/14/2017 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March
For more information contact Executive Director Leonard Waites at (505) 222-6466 or email leonard.waites@state.nm.us
Location:
Albuquerque Convention Center
401 2nd Street NW
Albuquerque, NM
87102
1/16/2017 - Dr. MLK Multicultural Council Celebration
Free Admission **Ethnic Attire Encouraged** Keynote Speaker: Rabbi Stephen Lewis Fuchs Please join in honoring Ms. Michelle Gonzales, Wings for L.I.F.E. International, and Former United Stated Senator Jeff Bingaman. Co-Sponsors: Albuquerque City Council Albuquerque Public Schools Bernalillo County Central New Mexico Community College Congregation Albert Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Center J. Jeffrey and Karen Pasquier Perfection Laserwerks, LLC University of New Mexico Division for Equity and Inclusion
Location:
Congregation Albert
3800 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM

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