Cultural Vibrancy It’s Got That Swing: Emmanuel Keels Talks Jazz, Community and the Power of Public Radio Learn more about local DJ Emmanuel Keels' jazz appreciation journey and his KUNM radio shows, All That Jazz and The Soulful Hour, in this UpLift Chronicles interview.
education A View Toward Uplift: Who Cares About the Department of Education? In the latest A View Toward UpLift editorial, UpLift Chronicles' editorial board takes on the Trump administration's executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Civil Rights From the Director’s Desk: A Necessary Pilgrimage Cathryn McGill, NMBLC founder and director, reflects on her recent, necessary pilgrimage to historic sites and museums focused on the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama.
Civil Rights Lawyering Up: Leon Howard Talks Civil Rights & Justice in New Mexico Learn more about how and why local attorney Leon Howard came to the law and his work at the ACLU of New Mexico in this UpLift Chronicles interview.
Wellness Uplifting Wellness: On Measles, Stress & Hantavirus The April 2025 installment of UpLifting Wellness delivers briefs on the importance of stress awareness and local disease outlooks for and info about measles and hantavirus.
Civic Engagement Legislative Roundup: Key Bills That Could Shape New Mexico’s Future Learn more about several key bills addressing housing, digital equity, and nonprofit and legislative work that were introduced during New Mexico’s 60-day legislative session.
Wellness Why Rest Is Radical: Resist Hustle Culture to Heal Learn more about how and why rest can serve as a means of resistance and what means for you.
Advocacy Together We Thrive: Celebrating Women, Elevating Community Learn more about New Mexico Black Leadership Council's 2025 theme SONKE (Sharing Our Narratives, Knowledge, and Experiences) and upcoming events centered on women's empowerment.
UpLifting Wellness Uplifting Wellness: News Briefs on Nutrition, Avian Flu, and Measles The March 2025 installment of UpLifting Wellness delivers briefs on National Nutrition Month and local disease outlooks for avian flu and measles.
Positive Youth Development Breaking the Chain$: Why ABQ’s Cannabis Equity Fund Must Go to Families Who Need It Most Learn more about the City Office of Equity and Inclusion's guaranteed basic income pilot program PartnerNM, which will redistribute cannabis equity tax funds to families who need it most.
Civic Engagement It’s the Journey: Farewell, Dr. Harold Bailey Cathryn McGill, founder and director of New Mexico Black Leadership Council, honors the memory and presence of Dr. Harold Bailey and everyone else doing the work.
education Better Know a Hero: Guiding Lights Grace NMBLC Sign Learn more about the guiding lights depicted on New Mexico Black Leadership Council's signage: Ella Jo Baker, Bayard Rustin, and Carter G. Woodson.
Advocacy Keep Your Head Up: Let the North Star Lead Us UpLift Chronicles reflects on the revolutionary legacy of Harriet Tubman and her guiding light, Polaris, alongside the vital importance of defining our own North Star goals.
Black History Month Black History: A Witness and A Warning 24/7/365 Our latest A View Toward UpLift editorial serves as a reminder that Black history is a constant witness to resilience, genius, community, and love and a warning against complacency, erasure, forgetting, and apathy—24/7/365.
International District Black-Owned, Bold Flavors: Island Vibes Jamaican Us Hungry Black-owned and bringing the bold flavors of Jamaica to Albuquerque, Island Vibes serves up soulful spice, hearty portions, and delectable tastes from the Caribbean.
Civic Engagement Make It Make Cents: District 6 Activates Participatory Budgeting Learn more about Participatory Budgeting, and City Councilor Nichole Rogers' work putting democracy into action in District 6, by letting residents decide how to spend $1.5 million—one community-driven project at a time.
Cultural Vibrancy Brotherly Love in Full Bloom: Local Project Gives Black Men Their Flowers Learn more about Black Men Flower Project's work bringing love, healing, and recognition to Black men—one powerful bouquet at a time.
Wellness UpLifting Wellness: Winter, Heart Care, State of Mind Stay healthy with UpLifting Wellness news briefs on wellness in winter, living heart-smart and a recent expansion of behavioral health services across New Mexico.
Civic Engagement Blueprints to Ballots: New Mexico’s First Black Republican Senator Reps Diversity Meet Sen. Anthony L. Thornton, New Mexico’s first Black Republican state senator, whose unconventional journey from aerospace engineering to politics reps diversity in governance and leadership.
Black History Month Featured All of Us Together: Black History Month and A Year of SONKE in New Mexico Check out UpLift Chronicles' guide to Black History Month events happening in Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico in 2025.
International District 505 Supermarket Brings Lifeline to Grocery Desert Learn more about how and why new grocery store 505 Supermarket stands out as an oasis in the International District's food desert.
International District Adult Learning Center Brings a Sunny Future to ID Kristin Satterlee reports on Albuquerque Adult Learning Center's mission, vision, services, and its new home in the International District.
International District IDEAS Network Puts Local Entrepreneurs on the Map Learn more about the IDEAS Network, an initiative created to showcase strengths of businesses in ABQ’s International District and connect and empower entrepreneurs.
Cultural Vibrancy Once Again With SOUL-stice: NDI Brightens the Darkest Night of the Year Kristin Satterlee reports on the National Dance Institute of New Mexico and previews its annual SOUL-stice Jam.
Wellness When the Season’s Not Feelin’ So Merry and Bright: An UpLift Chronicles Resource Guide Check out UpLift Chronicles' guide to accessing food, clothing, and mental health resources during the winter holidays.
