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FUBU is Back!

NASA renames facility for real-life 'Hidden Figures' hero Katherine Johnson

Estevanico the Moor

Estevanico, who’s known by many other names, including Estebanico, Esteban and Esteban explored present-day Texas, New Mexico and Arizona with Spanish conquistadors is credited with being the first person of African descent to enter the American Southwest .

Grant Chapel AME Church 23rd Annual Commemorative Breakfast

Albuquerque, NM

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Scott Carreathers appointed Executive Director of Office of African American Affairs

William Scott Carreathers, director of African American Student Services at the University of New Mexico, to head the state Office of African American Affairs. He has previously worked as an associate dean and has advised students and student groups.

Mary Kenner - Inventor

Mary Kenner was an African-American inventor who revamped the world of feminine care with the invention of the sanitary belt (aka the maxi pad). Though her invention attracted multiple feminine hygiene companies, it was rejected by most when they realized Mary was African-American. Unfortunately, the maxi pad wasn’t patented until 30 years after its creation. Nevertheless, Mary went on to patent other household items including the bathroom tissue holder, a back washer that mounted on the wall of the shower, and the carrier attachment on walkers for disabled people.

Surprise! We need the federal government.

What are the different federal agencies?

Deb Haaland Takes Historic Oath of Office, Becomes One of the First Native American Women in Congress

Video Captures Moment First Native American Congresswomen In History
Share Tearful Hug After Being Sworn In

This powerful, history-making photo is pure fire, and people can't get enough of it

Latest Hairstyles For Women

25 Best Haircuts For Black Men

Black Fashion Designers Models & More

List of most influential Blacks in Technology

America’s oldest man, World War II veteran, dies at 112

The 9 Top Business Advice Stories For Black Entrepreneurs

The SBA Granted Black Women Over $160 Million in Business Loans in 2018

Miss America 2019 Nia Imani Franklin

10 Tips to Help Family Members of Addicts Cope

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Junior Board of Directors

US Eagle Federal Credit Union invites students in high school and college, ages 16-24 to join the Junior Board of Directors. Learn about serving on a corporate board of directors and how a financial institution serves and supports it community. For more information and to obtain an application, call Maggie Tannen at (505) 342-8883.

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Featured University: New Mexico Highlands University

Located in historic Las Vegas, New Mexico, with locations in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Farmington and Albuquerque, Highlands University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences as well as comprehensive programs in business, teacher education, and social work. Our mission is to serve students through personal attention. We maintain open enrollment, small classes, and cost-effective tuition. We are known nationally for research activities, student and faculty achievement, and opportunities for students to combine study with real-world experience. Highlands students come from 42 states, 19 tribes, and 35 foreign countries!

THE 16 Best Black Podcasts This Year

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2018 New Mexico Black Expo

Albuquerque, NM

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Albuquerque Juneteenth

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West Point gets first African-American Superintendent in 216 year history

Who is an ‘African American’? Definition evolves as USA does

70's Celebration Let's Stay Together

Hosted by: Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Marriage Ministry

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Black Youth Made Their Presence Felt At The 'March For Our Lives' Rally

Naomi Wadler Reminds 'March For Our Lives' Rally To Honor Black Girls Too

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Granddaughter Shares Her Dream Of A 'Gun Free World'

How Black Barbershops Save The Livevs Of African American Men

How Facebook ‘Steals & Sells’ Your Private Information

How to protect your data from being harvested on Facebook

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower: Data could have come from more than 87 million users, be stored in Russia

Africa - Cradle of Civilization

“The ancient name of Africa was Alkebulan. Alkebu-lan "mother of mankind" or "garden of eden". Alkebulan is the oldest and the only word of indigenous origin. It was used by the Moors, Nubians, Numidians, Khart-Haddans (Carthagenians), and Ethiopians.

Mansa Musa: The Richest Man to Have Ever Lived

10 Black Women News Anchors Who Paved The Way In Broadcast Journalism

Bitcoin Investing: Golden Opportunity or Fool’s Gold?

Meet the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Black-Owned Companies

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Civil-Rights Protests Have Never Been Popular

The Woman Who Created #MeToo Long Before Hashtags

Free and Enslaved Blacks | Star Spangled Banner Historical Trail

Helping Veterans and their families to achieve stable housing, financial security, and a renewed sense of community.

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9 Things You May Not Know About “The Star-Spangled Banner”

‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ and Slavery

Military history of African Americans

Black Heroes in Every War

15 Black Military Heroes Through the Years

5 Black Military Heroes You Need to Know - VFW Southern Conference

Adam and I found that there were not many resources to help guide Christian singles on how to court to be married, so they went to the world for help finding a husband or wife. We’ve created a step-by-step guide for Christian courting. This guide helps Christian singles have confidence in who God created them to be, their value, knowing their intentions for courting, creating their expectations for a husband or wife, building boundaries for emotional strength and ending a courtship. By using these guides you will have a Godly foundation to court to be marriage.

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Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church was the first black church in New Mexic - See more at: http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/grant-chapel-ame-church-albuquerque-new-mexico-1883#sthash.eEZ5HavV.dpuf

Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church was the first black church in New Mexico - See more at: http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/grant-chapel-ame-church-albuquerque-new-mexico-1883#sthash.eEZ5HavV.dpuf

"We provide loans and assistance to improve the economic and social conditions of New Mexicans."

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Reintegration Services is a community based fee free program that refers individuals to organizations that provide comprehensive educational and training services to Returning Citizens/Ex-Offenders.

Reintegration Referral Services provided include:

Psychological Assessments-Family Counseling-Anger Management-Housing

GED Preparation-Health Insurance-Restoration of Voting Rights-Vocational Training

Child Support-Healthy Marriage Concepts-Spiritual/Religious Contacts upon Requests

Entrepreneurial Opportunities-Responsible Parenting-Mentorship Program

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Questionable Police Actions

Police doing good deeds

National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers, Inc.

National Black Police Association (NBPA)

Wings For L.I.F.E. – Life-skills Imparted to Families through Education, is an empowerment program that provides life-skills, education, training, and support for family members/caregivers of prisoners (returning citizens) and at-risk youth. Some of the educational topics that are addressed include single parenting, finances – how to stretch a dollar, discipline, acceptance issues, prison visits, feeding a family, substance abuse and signs, reintegration and reunification issues, legal issues, public defenders, work/job issues, holidays, and anything else of interest to the group. Search Institute’s® 40 Developmental Assets® are incorporated into the training.

In our society where children are all at risk in one way or another, children whose parent(s) are in prison face even more challenges.

Everyone is welcome at our FREE meetings. There is a Pre-K and After-dinner Tutoring Program for the children.

If you’d like to know more about Wings we are offering a Volunteer Training session on Jan. 30, Monday night, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at 2015 Wyoming Blvd NE Suite J. Please RSVP so we have enough chairs. THANKS!