Exhibit: New Mexico's African American Legacy - Visible, Vital, Valuable.
From Saturday, June 19 2010
To Saturday, September 18 2010
10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday - week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 every month

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Exhibit: New Mexico's African American Legacy - Visible, Vital, Valuable.

Friday, June 19, 2010 - September 18, 2010

Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 5pm

History & Literary Arts building

Free

The NHCC announces an historical exhibit on the African American community in central and southern New Mexico in the 20th century.  This exhibit is co-sponsored by the African American Museum and Cultural Center of New Mexico, the NHCC, the Office of African American Affairs and the McCune Foundation.  It will remain on view through September 18, 2010.  The exhibit opening will be followed by three symposia which will address the various trades and professions that Blacks have operated in New Mexico since their presence following the Civil War.  Each will be held in the Wells Fargo Auditorium on Saturday, July 31; Saturday, August 21; and Saturday, September 11.  For information call (505) 246-2261 ext. 123.

 


 

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