NM Office of African American Affairs

09/02/2026

Great energy, great people, and an even greater purpose. 👟✨
OAAA staff had a great time at the InspireEmpower Sneaker Ball celebrating community, connection, and the people doing the work to make an impact in our community.

08/26/2026

For the first time in history a Black woman is the majority owner of a MLB team. Singer and entrepreneur Kwanza Jones announced she is the new owner of the San Diego Padres and she is ready to WIN.

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08/25/2026

🚨 TONIGHT! 🚨

Ready to grow your business, level up your social media, and work smarter with AI? Join us TONIGHT at 6 PM for our Social Media Marketing & AI Tools for Small Business Workshop!

Learn practical strategies to build your brand, grow your audience, create better content, and save time with AI.

💻 Virtual Workshop
⏰ 6:00 PM Tonight
🎤 Presented by Jordan Tate of Creative Duke Media

🔥 Don’t miss it—scan the QR code and REGISTER NOW!

08/25/2026

Anthony's Soul Cafe https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EjuzFkTnm/

Anthony's Soul Café serves a menu of Southern cooking's greatest hits, including fried chicken, catfish and oxtails.

08/21/2026

Office of African American Affairs (OAAA) is currently hiring.

If you or someone you know might be interested, you can learn more about the available opportunities and apply by visiting their careers page at https://careers.share.nm.gov.

08/20/2026

Level Up Your Social Media Strategy This Black Business Month!
Join the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs for our Social Media Marketing & AI Tools for Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, August 25, at 6:00 PM! This virtual workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community partners strengthen their digital presence and use powerful AI tools to save time and grow their brand.
Learn how to create content that connects, build a consistent brand identity, grow your audience, and turn followers into loyal customers—plus discover AI tools that help your business create efficiency and grow!
🎤 Featuring: Jordan Tate of Creative Duke Media
💻 Virtual via Teams (link sent upon registration)
📝 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register
Empower your business with practical, actionable strategies—and continue Black Business Month with tools that help you work smarter, not harder!

08/18/2026

🚨 HAPPENING TONIGHT!

Join us at 6 PM for Fund & Grow: Access to Capital & Smart Funding, presented by Ken Jackson of the City of Albuquerque Small Business Office.

💰 Learn how much capital your business really needs and understand debt vs. equity to make smarter funding decisions.

💻 Virtual via Zoom
📲 Scan the QR code to register now!

Tag a business owner who needs to be there!

08/13/2026

Join us Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 PM for Fund & Grow: Access to Capital & Smart Funding, presented by Ken Jackson of the City of Albuquerque Small Business Office.

We’ll break down:
💵 How to determine how much capital your business actually needs
📈 How funding can be used to generate revenue and support growth
⚖️ Debt vs. equity — and what you’re really giving up with each
🎯 How to make smarter funding decisions for the future of your business

Whether you’re launching, growing, or preparing to scale, this conversation is designed to help you approach capital with a plan.

📍 Virtual via Zoom
📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM

Scan the QR code to register!

08/13/2026

Need a little help getting laundry done? 🧺❤️
Laundry Love provides free laundry support, including quarters and supplies, every second Thursday from 4–7 PM at Arroyo Services Lavandería, 1603 Broadway Blvd SE.
Spread the word and share this resource with someone who may benefit! ❤️