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For over 50 years, the Department of Africana Studies has provided a foundation for students across all majors to understand the historical, political, and cultural impact of the Black Diaspora. One alumna from the program, Mandisa Routheni, is a...

The Department of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico is celebrating Black History Month in February with a website page full of resources that include the history of Black History Month, Black scholar biographies, the African-American community...

The University of New Mexico alumna and Executive Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico Aja Nicole Brooks will be the keynote speaker at The University of New Mexico Department of Africana Studies 39th Black History Month...

Two professors from The University of New Mexico-Gallup delivered presentations on Gallup’s migration history at El Morro Theatre recently in conjunction with the “World on the Move” exhibit sponsored locally by the City of Gallup’s Octavia Fellin Public...

Is there a New Mexico woman you wish to celebrate? This Women’s History Month, the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) wants to throw the confetti. The WRC is asking for the UNM Community to think of a woman who deserves to be acknowledged for her work and...

This Women’s History Month, the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) wants to give Lobo women the tools to help themselves all year. As part of a jam-packed series of events for this historic month, the WRC shifted their focus from celebration to...

The life and legacy of University of New Mexico School of Law alumna and trailblazer, Barbara Brown Simmons (BA ’69, JD ‘74), was celebrated in January at the UNM Alumni Chapter, but her impact continues to resonate. Brown Simmons, who died July 14,...

In recognition of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8, the Department of History hosts a special roundtable, “Publishing the History of Women, Gender, and Sexuality: A Roundtable on UNM Graduates’ Work,” featuring five outstanding alumni who...

The Department of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico celebrates Women’s History Month in March with a website page full of resources about history, events, research, videos, and many other topics, including a synopsis of the history-making...

The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico hosts a reception, art works, and lecture on Thursday, Feb. 23, starting at 3 p.m. to mark Black History Month.  Everyone is welcome to join the reception with food, drinks, and engaging...