At ACLU-NM, Black History/Futures Month is a time to honor the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black communities while recognizing the ongoing fight for justice and equity. Inspired by the vision of Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month was established to celebrate the often-overlooked history of Black Americans. Today, we carry that legacy forward by also uplifting Black futures — reaffirming our commitment to dismantling systemic oppression, protecting civil rights, and amplifying Black voices in New Mexico and beyond.

As we reflect on the past, we also look ahead—to a future where justice is not just an ideal but a lived reality for all. Black futures are rooted in the progress of those who came before, and at ACLU-NM, we remain steadfast in our mission to advance equity, freedom, and dignity for generations to come.

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Events To Know About

Note: These are events around the state with organizations not affiliated with the ACLU of New Mexico. We present these to the community as a guide.

Albuquerque

  • February 1-28: Black Leadership Council Events

  • February 1-28: Black History Month Events at UNM

  • February 1-28: National Museum of Nuclear Science & History - Black History Month Exhibit, Albuquerque. Learn about the groundbreaking accomplishments of Black scientists.

  • Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m.: New Mexico Office of African American Affairs - Black History Month Bingo, Nexus Brewery & Restaurant.

  • Friday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m.: Preservation Hall Jazz Band, KiMo Theatre.

  • Sunday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m.: Film Screening - Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round, Jewish Community Center (co-hosted by Jewish Community Center, NM Holocaust & Intolerance Museum, and the Black Chamber of Commerce NM).

  • Sunday, February 23 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.: NM Black Student Alliance Presents - Electric Voices: A Celebration of the Culture, Electric Playhouse (FREE with RSVP).

  • Thursday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m.: UNM Presentation - Hip-Hop is Resistance: The Future of America, UNM SUB, Ballroom C (FREE with RSVP).

Santa Fe

  • Saturday, February 8 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Kids’ History of Hip-Hop with Oriana Lee, Community Room at Southside Library.
  • Saturday, February 8 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: The Power of Indignation: Richard Wright, Black American Novelist, Community Room at Main Library.
  • Saturday, February 15 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Kids’ History of Hip-Hop with Oriana Lee, Community Room at Main Library.
  • Saturday, February 22 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Kids’ History of Hip-Hop with Oriana Lee, Community Room at La Farge Library.
  • Saturday, February 22 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: The Pre-Civil War Complicated Lives of People of African Descent, Community Room at Main Library.
  • Friday, February 28 from 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.: Afrofuturism with Santa Fe Prep, Community Room at Main Library.
  • Friday, February 28 from 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.: Santa Fe Resident Too Film Screening and Discussion, Community Room at Main Library.

Las Cruces

Celebrate Black Owned Businesses

Albuquerque

Albuquerque and Surrounding areas

Albuquerque, Santa Fe

Belen

Cibola County

Corrales

Grants

Hobbs

Los Lunas

Rio Rancho

Santa Fe

Tajique

Taos

White Sands

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