Events and Programming - Black History Month and Other Events
Black History month is a time for us all to reflect, acknowledge and amplify the contributions our people have made to the world. This page is a place to share information on what is happening and in no way serves as a complete listing of things happening. Please check NMBlack.com for a listing of more events.
2026 Information
Maternal Health Week Events 2026
- April 13-17
- April 13: Education and Empowerment, 1-4 pm, Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards, Board Room 223, Santa Fe
- April 14: Healing and Maternal Mental Health, 1-4 pm, Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards, Board Room 223, Santa Fe
- April 15: Policy and Systems Change, 10 am-1:30 pm, Los Duranes Community Center, 2920 Leopold NW
- April 16: Community Education, 10 am-1:30 pm, os Duranes Community Center, 2920 Leopold NW
- April 17: Rest & Restoration, 11 am-1 pm, Umoja Wellness, 3150 Carlisle NE.
City Events
- Jan. 31: UNM Black History Month Kickoff, 10:30 am- 1 pm, UNM Sub Ballroom
- Feb. 5: 100 Years of Black History, all day, CNM Smith Brasher Hall, 717 University Blvd, NE
- Feb. 5: Molodi: Step Percussion Body Class, 11 am, UNM Rodey Theater, UNM
- Feb 5: Molodi: Step Company Performance, 7:30-9 pm, UNM
- Feb. 10: Praying with our Feet-Being the Beloved Community in Today’s World, Webinar
- Feb. 13: African-American Day, 9 am-1 pm, Roundhouse, State Capitol, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe
- Feb. 17: Mardi Gras, noon-2 pm, UNM Student Services Building, Sub Atrium, 1155 Cesar Chavez SE
- Feb. 19: Ujima Business Collective II Graduation, 3-8 pm, Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW
- Feb. 20: Men's Health Week: Move & Heal, 5-7 pm, YMCA, 4901 Indian School NE
- Feb. 21: Men’s Health Week: Brotherhood & Legacy, 10 am-4 pm, Grant Chapel AME, 7920 Claremont NE
- Feb. 22: Men’s Health Week: Church & Community, 11 am Grant Chapel AME, 7920 Claremont NE
- Feb. 27: Fourth Annual Black Business Summit, 9 am-4 pm, CNM Workforce Training Center, 5600 Eagle Rock NE
- Feb. 28: African Festival, 2-7 pm, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW