UpLift Chronicles’ July Issue Is Live!
New Mexico Black Leadership Council (NMBLC) is excited to share our latest UpLift Chronicles, 📰 Vol. 4, Issue 6, with our readers and communities!
What's Inside
Our July 2025 issue features coverage of:
"Licensed to Twist: The Fight for Braiding Freedom in New Mexico" 🪮 A community-powered policy win is unlocking economic freedom in New Mexico—empowering Black braiders to create economic power with cultural practices passed down through generations. Learn more in our coverage of House Bill 281. #advocacy
“UpLifting Wellness: July 2025” 💉 The July UpLifting Wellness column covers the ongoing measles outbreak in our state and New Mexico's latest dismal KIDS COUNT Data Book rankings. #wellness
"Money Talks: So What’s Albuquerque Saying?” 🤑 NMBLC’s Kristin Satterlee examines Albuquerque’s largest-ever city budget and explores what our spending priorities may reveal about what we value. #civicengagement
"Power Check: How to Reach Out and Speak Up to Congress"📣 Want Congress to actually hear you? Learn how to make your voice impossible to ignore in UpLift Chronicles' guide to speaking truth to your elected representatives. #civic engagement
“From the Director’s Desk: Another Housing Bill Dead On Arrival” 🏘️ After yet another housing bill dies in committee, NMBLC Director Cathryn McGill calls for building real solutions for Albuquerque renters and landlords in her latest From the Director's Desk column. #advocacy
"Beyond the Frame: kelechi agwuncha Talks Presence, Possibility and Taking Up More Space"🎞️ NMBLC’s Kai Warrior interviews Santa Fe-based Igbo-American filmmaker, documentarian, and storyteller kelechi agwuncha about their work—which explores play, politics, and possibility—for UpLift Chronicles. #culturalvibrancy
“Food Truck as Melting Pot: Clay Pot’s Recipe Centers Heritage” 🍛 Seble Yemenu shares her knowledge of and passion for Ethiopian cuisine with Albuquerque through her Clay Pot food truck, cooking classes and traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies. #culturalvibrancy
Get Your Hard Copy
Digital PDF issues can also be accessed via NMBLC's website.
For hard copies, visit:
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International District Public Library
Albuquerque City Hall
Kap's Coffee Shop & Diner
Nexus Brewery
Olo Dessert Studio
... and many other shops and venues throughout the Albuquerque metro.
Get In Touch
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