News from Equity & Inclusion
News and announcements from the City of Albuquerque's Office of Equity & Inclusion.
City Celebrates Native Heritage with Film Festival, Pow Wow and More!
Urban Native residents gather for events honoring Native heritage and culture
City Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
Albuquerque observes Indigenous Peoples Day by honoring first people of this land
Hispanic Heritage Month Events Held Across the Metro
Multiple celebrations planned in recognition of the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans
City’s Office of Equity & Inclusion Celebrates Five Years of Impact
Office’s history and accomplishments highlighted at open house
Hundreds Turn Out for Event Celebrating Refugees
Community and City plan World Refugee Day celebration held on Civic Plaza
City Job Fair Draws Talented Individuals Seeking New Career Opportunities
Job seekers connect with over 50 employers at City-sponsored career fair
City Presents Language Access Materials to Community
Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs convenes event showcasing vital translated resources
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebrations Around the City
Month of May dedicated to honoring diverse cultures, heritage, achievements and contributions of AAPI community
Albuquerque Wins Top Diversity Award, Beats Major Cities like Austin
City receives first place award from National League of Cities for Equity & Inclusion
Albuquerque Awarded $550,000 to Help Close Racial Wealth Gap
Funding intended to support wealth-building efforts for Native and Black residents
Albuquerque to Increase Black Homeownership with Support of National Initiative
City selected for accelerator to support housing efforts and improve life outcomes for residents
Month-long Events Series Celebrating Black History
Events and learning opportunities happening around the city throughout February
Albuquerque Improves Score on National LGBTQ+ Report Card
Nationwide evaluation measures how well Albuquerque supports the LGBTQ+ community
Office of Equity & Inclusion Presents COVID-19 Prevention Work at Duke University
New City webpage shares ongoing efforts to stop COVID’s disproportionate impact in ABQ
New Report: Closing the Housing Gap for Indigenous and African American Communities
City Releases Comprehensive Needs Assessment on Homeownership Disparities
Albuquerque Recognized as a Model for Meaningful Indigenous Relations
Albuquerque sets the standard for government-to-government relations with tribes
Hispanic Heritage Month Events Around Albuquerque
Multiple Celebrations Held in Celebration in Honor of this Month
Office of Equity & Inclusion Announces New Hires
City fills roles that are critical to creating a more inclusive Albuquerque
Weekend Opportunity Fair to Celebrate Indigenous Youth
Exciting opportunity for youth that offers valuable community resources and supports cultural enrichment
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Events Around Albuquerque
Events Happening Across the City in Celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Office of Black Community Engagement Reflects on First Year
Compelling Detailed Report Offers Insights Into City’s Relations with Albuquerque’s Black Communities
City of Albuquerque Extends Financial Navigators Program
Program helped over 400 Burqueños survive financial pitfalls during the pandemic
City of Albuquerque Announces Naming of Office of Black Community Engagement
City celebrates Black History Month with city-wide events and changes the name of African American Affairs Office to reflect community input
City Distributing 80,000 Rapid COVID-19 Test Kits to Vulnerable Neighborhoods
The public can pick up free test kits from certain community centers, senior centers, and libraries during set times while supplies last
The City of Albuquerque Distributes $200,000 in Equity Grants
Funding to help community partners improve resources and access to vulnerable communities