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ACLU New Mexico is offering legislative advocacy training
The 2023 Legislative Session starts in January and it is more crucial than ever
fight for legislation that advances our
rights and protects our freedoms! That's why ACLU New Mexico is hosting Legislative Advocacy 101 events throughout the state.
The events are schedule for the following dates:
- Santa Fe: December 1 at 5:30 p.m. , Location TBD
- Albuquerque: December 8 at 5:30 p.m. Cesar Chavez Community Center
- Las Cruces: December 13 at 5:30 p.m. Location TBD
- Virtual: December 14 at 5:30 p.m. Live on Zoom.
The training will cover ways to help fight for legislation that protects and expands our rights, while making sure extremist attempts to attack our communities do not succeed. You will become equipped with tools and knowledge on how you can connect with other ACLU activists and engage with lawmakers on critical legislation this upcoming session.
You also will get details of legislation the ACLU is support this session and how you can join in ensuring groundbreaking bills can become law in New Mexico.
To attend a session RVSP here.
We are the NAACP
RR NWM NAACP Celebrating Juneteenth 2022 in Albuquerque with Congresswoman Stansbury
We are engaged in our community. We participate in community events, the Annual MLK March and Breakfast, the NM Office of African American Affairs activities including the Black-Expo, Black History Month events, and our annual Juneteenth Celebration. We are involved in Criminal Justice, Education, Political Action, and other issues. Become a member and join a committee so we can be a force in our community.
Who We Are
- We are a branch of the oldest Civil Rights organization in America, the NAACP, founded in 1909.
- We are a part of the Southwest Region (Region 6) of the National NAACP. Our local chapter (Unit #6108) is an all volunteer 501(c)4 non-profit organization serving Rio Rancho and the Northwest Albuquerque communities.
- We have a Youth Chapter (Unit #6833) for our members under 25 years of age.
Join Us for Monthly Meetings
- We meet the third Saturday of each month at 11AM at Don Newton Community Center in Taylor Ranch located at 4900 Kachina St NW, Albuquerque, NM. We meet in Room B, Multipurpose Room.
- If you wish to join virtually using Zoom, CLICK on the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87330567937?pwd=S3ZCRFFpdVdWbnVoUVJHNTNhbWg4QT09
Our Mission
"The Mission of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination."
Your contribution today helps us make a difference.
Contributions or gifts to this NAACP unit are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes.
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Voting is Power
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Local Black-Owned Businesses
Do you need to register to vote in New Mexico? You can register now if you will be at least 18 years of age by the next election. Have you changed your address or name since you last voted and need to update your registration? Do you want to vote Absentee or Early Vote? Do you need to check your registration information? Do you want to know who and what issues are on the ballot for the next election? All your questions about voting in NM can be answered at the New Mexico Voter Information Portal.
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Support Black Owned Businesses in the Greater Albuquerque Area
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Legal Defense Fund
Legal Defense Fund
Legal Defense Fund
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is America's premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Learn what we are doing to protect our rights.