News from Equity & Inclusion
News and announcements from the City of Albuquerque's Office of Equity & Inclusion.
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Proclamation
List of events for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Albuquerque community
Mayor Keller Thanks Community Advocates, Signs CROWN Act Into Law
Prohibits employment discrimination based on racial and cultural attributes associated with hair types, styles, and headdresses
Albuquerque Launches Free Financial Navigator Service to Help Residents Tackle COVID-19 Financial Challenges
Community partnership to provide personal Navigators
STATEMENT: Office of Equity and Inclusion and Mayor Keller on National Park Service Tasing Incident
The City of Albuquerque’s Office of Equity and Inclusion and Mayor Tim Keller released the following statement following the National Park Service tasing of an individual on the Petroglyph National Monument.
City of Albuquerque Directs $250,000 in CARES Funds to Non-Profits Serving Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Local groups face intense pressure due to pandemic
Albuquerque Makes Significant Jump On National LGBTQ+ Report Card
Moves from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’—biggest gains around progress as an LGBTQ+ employer
Native American Heritage Month Events Around Albuquerque
Voting information to help Native Americans exercise their right to vote
Mayor Tim Keller Proclaims October 12 as Indigenous People’s Day
Albuquerque home to nearly 60,000 Native Americans, representing as many as 408 North American tribes
Mayor Tim Keller to Host Bilingual Town Hall
Mayor, City leaders will answer questions from people across Albuquerque in English and Spanish
Mayor Tim Keller Joins National Leaders to Support and Welcome Refugees.
State & Local Elected Leaders sign on to support refugees in our communities
City Council Votes Unanimously to Strengthen and Re-Affirm the City’s Commitment to Racial Equity and Social Justice
Councilors Peña, Borrego, and Sena co-sponsored R-20-75
City of Albuquerque Invites the Community to Participate in Welcoming America Week
Encourages everyone in our community to be counted by the 2020 Census
City Councilors Proposing to Re-Affirm the City’s Commitment to Racial and Social Equity
Westside Councilors Peña, Borrego, and Sena are co-sponsoring R-20-75 for Final Action at Wednesday’s City Council Meeting.
The City Appoints African-American Community and Business Leader Liaison
Scott Carreathers joins the Office of Equity & Inclusion
Mayor Keller Announces Human Rights Board to Convene Special Meeting This Week on Racism
City of Albuquerque board to hold public hearings, give residents a voice against discrimination
City, State and Community Leaders Align to Tackle Institutional Racism
Proclamations, Senate Bill and Testimony on Roundhouse Agenda for “Deconstructing Racism Day”
City Launches Mayor Keller’s Equity Training Initiative
Series of equity trainings for City employees designed to foster culture change
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month Events
List of events for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month
City Increases Access to Language Services
Office of Equity and Inclusion contracts with local company, Valley Community Interpreters, to provide in-person interpretation, over-the-phone-interpretation and document translation
New Office of Equity and Inclusion Appointees Will Expand Impact of Anti-Racism Work, Data Analysis, and Tribal Government Outreach
Public invited to meet new team, learn more about the City’s Equity & Inclusion, Civil Rights and Consumer Protection work at an open house tomorrow
City of Albuquerque Improves Score on National LGBTQ+ Report Card
Albuquerque has made progress over the past year in LGBTQ equality and inclusion.
City of Albuquerque Joins Amicus Brief with Over 100 Other Cities and Counties in Support of DACA Recipients
Ending DACA would have devastating consequences for Dreamers, their families, and the economy.
City Ramping Up Efforts to Increase ADA Accessibility
Over $2 million invested since January ’18, G.O. Bond proposal would fund more than $1 million in additional ADA accessibility projects.
City’s Equity & Inclusion Director Selected for National Equity Network
Michelle Melendez one of only 10 nationwide selected for Chief Equity Officer Policy Network, a national cohort of leaders developing equity-focused policies.
City of Albuquerque, Local Immigrant & Refugee-based Organizations Celebrate Citizenship Day
New efforts to help increase naturalization rates.
