By Kristin Satterlee The bright awnings and pictures of delicious-looking Jamaican food on Island Vibes’ windows draw in the hungry diner—but it’s once you get inside that the restaurant’s appeal really hits you. The walls are painted in vibrant shades… Read more
by Kai Warrior City Councilor Nichole Rogers has brought Albuquerque into the world of Participatory Budgeting, a.k.a. PB. Participatory Budgeting started in 1989 in Porto Alegre, Brazil when its Leftist working-class party asked everyday people to decide how some city… Read more
By Kristin Satterlee The Black Men Flower Project has moved to New Mexico! The nonprofit has a beautiful mission, challenging stereotypes of Black men and boys by giving them flowers to recognize their beauty, humanity, and contributions. “I just don’t… Read more
by Rudolfo Carrillo Wellness in Wintertime In our last issue of 2024, readers learned cold weather itself is one factor related to heightened COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity during the winter months. While frosty weather actually impairs… Read more
by Samantha Anne Carrillo What does “diversity” mean? Often associated with disability, ethnicity, gender identity, race, religion, and sexual orientation, the term means so much more. It also represents diversity of belief and opinion. As the first Black Republican to… Read more
by Shannon Yvonne Moreau “Access to knowledge is the superb, the supreme act of truly great civilizations.”—Toni Morrison Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future New Mexico Black Leadership Council’s annual theme for 2025 is SONKE—Sharing Our Narratives, Knowledge & Experiences.… Read more
by Shannon Yvonne Moreau Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025 is Monday, Jan. 20. New Mexico Black Leadership Council’s UpLift Chronicles has compiled a rundown of celebrations happening in Albuquerque and around New Mexico. Keep scrolling for some timely… Read more
by Samantha Anne Carrillo It’s not easy to find healthy, reasonably priced groceries in Albuquerque’s International District. As UpLift Chronicles previously reported, last year’s closing of the Walmart on San Mateo Blvd. and Zuni Rd. has made accessing fresh, affordable… Read more
by Kristin Satterlee Albuquerque Adult Learning Center (ABQ-ALC) has come to the International District. The learning center, previously housed in various locations around town, has moved into the square-edged gray building at 1201 San Mateo Blvd. SE. Big banner signs… Read more
by Samantha Anne Carrillo New Mexico Black Leadership Council (NMBLC) officially launched its International District Engagement and Support (IDEAS) Network during National Night Out on Aug. 6, 2024. According to Marcus Porter, NMBLC Chief Programs & Policy Officer, the IDEAS… Read more
by Kristin Satterlee This holiday season, you’re invited to National Dance Institute of New Mexico’s SOUL-stice Jam and Bazaar, on Dec. 21 from 2 pm to 8 pm. Photo credit: National Dance Institute of New Mexico What is the National… Read more
by Shannon Yvonne Moreau One of my favorite holiday traditions is watching all the TV episodes where the holidays go wrong. A beloved parent doesn’t show up. The significant other bails on the relationship. The power goes out. The food… Read more