City of Albuquerque Office of Civil Rights

06/24/2022

We are so grateful to live in a state that protects bodily autonomy and pledge to work to continue to protect it in our community.

06/15/2022

The Planning Department and team working on the Central ABQ Community Planning Area (CPA) Assessment invites you to join a Kick-off Meeting to learn more about their CPA assessment process and to share your ideas for what is valued and most needed in your neighborhood. Please see the Central CPA boundary below (Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods) and come learn about how the assessment will be used by the community and City decision makers to understand community priorities and the resources needed to address them. Please share widely with your contacts and communities you serve.

First Meeting (In-Person)
When: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Where: Johnny Tapia Community Center in Wells Park
Time: 6:00 -7:30pm
* Food will be provided for the in person meeting so please register below*

Second meeting (virtual)
When: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Where: Zoom
Time 11:30-1:00pm

*Please use the form below to register for the meeting that is most convenient for you.*
https://forms.gle/nBKEPNYxqWNAi4q39

For more information and to stay up-to-date on this project, check out: https://cpa.abc-zone.com/central-abq

For questions, contact: [email protected]

06/01/2022

Happy Pride Month! Our office stands ready to continue to show up and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community members!!

05/18/2022

The Albuquerque Human Rights Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2022, has been canceled.

05/05/2022

With the establishment of the New Mexico Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) Task Force in 2019, the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) has recruited, vetted, and supported the Task Force to conduct a study and complete a report about the scope of the issue. Upon completing this task, the Task Force expanded to include more committed stakeholders who focused on working collaboratively to develop a State Response Plan to fight this epidemic. This Native-led, community-centered, inclusive approach brings together survivors, families, advocates, healers, law enforcement, academics, policy makers, data analysts, lawyers, faith leaders, and others to find solutions that are grounded in best practices and a deep understanding of Tribal and Pueblo communities.

Link to press release: https://bit.ly/3LO6zkR
Link to report: https://bit.ly/380z4xn

04/11/2022

One week to register for our upcoming Fair Housing Webinar! The event is co-sponsored by our office and the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association.
It will be held on 4/18/22 at noon. The presenter is Brian Eagan, Attorney with Albuquerque Housing Authority.
NM CLE Credit is available.
To register, scan the QR code in the image or click here >> https://cabq.zoom.us/.../register/WN_OxFIZR5FTE6Zoe3DEWBqBQ.
Please contact Crystal at [email protected] or 505-768-4544 for any accommodations requests.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Please join us for our upcoming Fair Housing Webinar! The event is co-sponsored by our office and the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association.
It will be held on 4/18/22 at noon. The presenter is Brian Eagan, Attorney with Albuquerque Housing Authority.
NM CLE Credit is available.
To register, scan the QR code in the image or click here >> https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OxFIZR5FTE6Zoe3DEWBqBQ.
Please contact Crystal at [email protected] or 505-768-4544 for any accommodations requests.
We look forward to seeing you there!

03/28/2022

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Service Animal 101. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Don't forget to register for our Service Animal 101 Webinar! The event is co-sponsored by our office and the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association.
It will be held on 3/28/22 at noon. The presenter is Jordan Vargas, Title II ADA Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque.
NM CLE Credit is available.
To register, scan the QR code in the image or click here >> https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xbnj60q_RHaG1LvoY0Agbg.
Please contact Crystal at [email protected] or 505-768-4544 for any accommodations requests.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Service Animal 101. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

03/24/2022

Please register today for our upcoming CLE training at the provided link or QR code! The event is co-sponsored by our office and the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association.
It will be held on 3/28/22 at noon. The presenter is Jordan Vargas, Title II ADA Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque.
NM CLE Credit is available.
To register, scan the QR code in the image or click here >> https://cabq.zoom.us/.../register/WN_xbnj60q_RHaG1LvoY0Agbg.
Please contact Crystal at [email protected] or 505-768-4544 for any accommodations requests.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Please join us for our upcoming Service Animal 101 Webinar! The event is co-sponsored by our office and the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association.

It will be held on 3/28/22 at noon. The presenter is Jordan Vargas, Title II ADA Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque.

NM CLE Credit is available.

To register, scan the QR code in the image or click here >> https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xbnj60q_RHaG1LvoY0Agbg.

Please contact Crystal at [email protected] or 505-768-4544 for any accommodations requests.

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/14/2022

Please join us for our upcoming Fair Housing Webinar! The event is co-sponsored by our office and the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association.
It will be held on 4/18/22 at noon. The presenter is Brian Eagan, Attorney with Albuquerque Housing Authority.
NM CLE Credit is available.
To register, scan the QR code in the image or click here >> https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OxFIZR5FTE6Zoe3DEWBqBQ.
Please contact Crystal at [email protected] or 505-768-4544 for any accommodations requests.
We look forward to seeing you there!

03/08/2022

Please join us for our upcoming Service Animal 101 Webinar! The event is co-sponsored by our office and the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association.

It will be held on 3/28/22 at noon. The presenter is Jordan Vargas, Title II ADA Coordinator for the City of Albuquerque.

NM CLE Credit is available.

To register, scan the QR code in the image or click here >> https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xbnj60q_RHaG1LvoY0Agbg.

Please contact Crystal at [email protected] or 505-768-4544 for any accommodations requests.

We look forward to seeing you there!

02/22/2022

Join UNMSOL BLSA and the New Mexico Black Lawyers Association for a viewing of “Becoming Black Lawyers” and a panel discussion on 2/24 at 6 PM at Nexus Brewery

01/31/2022

The New Mexico Black Lawyers Association along with Region X of the National Bar Association
and the City of Albuquerque's Office of Civil Rights invites you to attend our
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 1 PM- 4 PM
1-2 PM: Critical Race Theory (1.0 General Credit), by Giovianna Burrell (Culture Change Leader, City of Albuquerque, Office of Equity and Inclusion), Vinay Harpalani (Henry
Weihofen Professor and Associate Professor of Law, UNM School of Law), and Dean Alfred Mathewson (Former Dean, UNM School of Law)
2-3 PM: Perspectives on Practice: Black Women Attorneys in the Southwest (1.0
Ethics/Professionalism Credit), panel discussion by the Honorable Shauna GravesRobertson (Region X Director, National Bar Association; Judge, Salt Lake County Justice
Court), Ret. Judge Angela Jewell (Pro Tem Judge, Second Judicial District Court), Jazzai
Jimerson, Esq. (Law Clerk, New Mexico Court of Appeals), and Dominique Oliver, Esq.
(Attorney, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP)
3-4 PM: Perspectives on Practice: Black Male Attorneys in the Southwest (1.0
Ethics/Professionalism Credit), panel discussion by Dean Alfred Mathewson (Former Dean,
UNM School of Law), Frank Davis, Esq. (Attorney, Freedman, Boyd, Hollander, Goldberg,
Urias & Ward PA), and O. Nathanael Banks, Esq. (Attorney, Law Offices of the Public
Defender)
Registration:
$75 for Attorneys seeking CLE credit, $45 for NMBLA members, co-sponsors, government attorneys, attorneys not seeking CLE credit, and paralegals
Community members can join for free but must RSVP using the community member
registration on the website
Please visit www.newmexicoblacklawyersassociation.org to register; Deadline for a refund is 2/11/22

01/28/2022

Women In Leadership Presents
Monday, February 07, 2022: 1:30-3:00pm
CULTURAL IDENTITY
Cultural identity is an important contributor to people's wellbeing. Identifying with a particular culture helps people feel they belong and gives them a sense of security. An established cultural identity has also been linked with positive outcomes in areas such as health and education.

Stephanie D. McIver, PhD has practiced clinical psychology for 25 years and is now both the Director of Counseling Services at UNM’s Student Health and Counseling Center and founder of the New Mexico Black Mental Health Coalition. She serves on the Boards of Directors of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors and the ACES Tech Public Academy opening soon in the International District.

Our mission is to uplift, empower, and inspire women to develop self -advocacy skills in order to become leaders through personal and professional growth by
providing access to leadership development and educational opportunities.

01/25/2022

Get connected to free legal services at the virtual eviction prevention clinic on February 25, 2022.

Registration is required. To register for a prescreening, call 505-738-5794 between 9 am-3 pm, or you may also scan the QR Code on the flyer. Click here to register for a prescreening

The deadline to register for prescreening is February 21, 2022. Registrants will receive a call to determine eligibility.

01/14/2022

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Available On Civic Plaza tomorrow January 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free parking is available on 3rd and Marquette.

01/04/2022

The New Mexico Disability, Access and Functional Needs (DAFN) Coalition is inviting you to a special virtual presentation:

Dispelling 5-11 y/o COVID Vaccine Misinformation - Thursday January 6th. 2022 1:00PM to 2:00 PM

Via Zoom with Closed Captioning and Live ASL Interpretation

Scheduled Presenters and Guest Panelists:

Dr. Walter Dehority MD Associate Professor of Pediatric Infectious Disease at UNM.
Dr. Dehority was part of the national clinical trials of the Pfizer COVID vaccine for children
UNM professor to consult on vaccine documentary (krqe.com)

Dr. Sandra Whisler MD, MS - Professor Emeritus UNM SOM
Physician in private practice in Albuquerque

Dr. Christopher Novak MD - NMDOH Public Health Division Medical Director

Dr. Miranda Durham MD – NMDOH Medical Director for the Department's Northwest Region

We encourage you to join us for this special presentation. Accurate vaccine information is critical and can help stop common myths and rumors. It can be difficult to know which sources of information you can trust. Learn more about finding credible vaccine information for you and your children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 5 years and older get a COVID-19 vaccination. Because children and youth with specialized health needs and disabilities may be at higher risk for more severe illness from COVID-19, families and caregivers are asked to strongly consider vaccinating children with any underlying health condition or disability. This is a great opportunity to listen and engage with a panel of New Mexico medical professionals and public health subject matter experts.



Jueves 6 de Enero del 2022 1:00PM a las 2:00 PM

A través de la plataforma Zoom con subtitulado e interpretación ASL en directo

Presentadores y panelistas invitados programados:

Dr. Walter Dehority MD Profesor Asociado de Enfermedades Infecciosas Pediátricas en la UNM.
El Dr. Dehority formó parte de los ensayos clínicos nacionales de la vacuna COVID de Pfizer para niños
Profesor de la UNM para consultar sobre el documental de la vacuna
UNM professor to consult on vaccine documentary (krqe.com)

Dra. Sandra Whisler MD, MS - Profesora Eméritas UNM SOM
Pediatra en consulta privada en Albuquerque

Dr. Christopher Novak MD - Director Médico de la División de Salud Pública del NMDOH

Dra. Miranda Durham MD - Directora Médica del NMDOH para la Región Noroeste del Departamento

Le animamos a que nos acompañe en esta presentación especial. La información exacta sobre las vacunas es fundamental y puede ayudar a acabar con los mitos y rumores más comunes. Puede ser difícil saber en qué fuentes de información se puede confiar. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) recomiendan que todas las personas de 5 años o más se vacunen contra el COVID-19. Debido a que los niños y jóvenes con necesidades de salud especializadas y capacidades diferentes pueden tener un mayor riesgo de padecer una enfermedad más grave a causa de la COVID-19, se pide a las familias y a los cuidadores que consideren encarecidamente la posibilidad de vacunar a los niños con cualquier condición de salud o capacidad diferente existente. Esta es una gran oportunidad para escuchar y participar con un panel de profesionales médicos y expertos en materia de salud pública de Nuevo México


Liên minh Nhu cầu về Khuyết tật, Khả năng tiếp cận và Chức năng New Mexico (DAFN) kính mời quý vị tham gia buổi thuyết trình trực tuyến
Xua tan Thông tin Sai lệch về vắc xin COVID Cho lứa tuổi 5-11

Thứ Năm, ngày 6 tháng Giêng. 2022 1:00 chiều đến 2:00 chiều

Trên Zoom với Phụ đề chi tiết và Diễn giải ASL Trực tiếp

Danh sách khách mời:

Tiến sĩ Bác sĩ Walter Dehority Phó Giáo sư về Bệnh Truyền nhiễm Nhi khoa tại UNM.
Tiến sĩ Dehority là một thành viên trong thử nghiệm lâm sàng quốc gia về vắc xin Pfizer COVID cho trẻ em
Giáo sư UNM cố vấn phim tài liệu vắc xin (krqe.com)

Tiến sĩ Sandra Whisler MD, MS - Giáo sư danh dự UNM SOM
Bác sĩ phòng mạch riêng ở Albuquerque

Tiến sĩ Christopher Novak MD - Giám đốc Y tế Ban Y tế Công cộng NMDOH

Tiến sĩ Miranda Durham MD - Giám đốc Y tế NMDOH cho Khu vực Tây Bắc của Bộ Y tế

Chúng tôi khuyến khích bạn tham gia với chúng tôi trong buổi thuyết trình đặc biệt này. Thông tin chính xác về vắc xin là rất quan trọng và có thể giúp ngăn chặn những lời đồn đại và lầm tưởng phổ biến. Rất khó để biết bạn có thể tin tưởng vào nguồn thông tin nào. Hãy tìm hiểu thêm về cách tìm thông tin vắc xin đáng tin cậy cho bạn và con bạn. Trung tâm Kiểm soát và Phòng ngừa Dịch bệnh (CDC) khuyến cáo tất cả mọi người từ 5 tuổi trở lên nên tiêm chủng ngừa COVID-19. Vì trẻ em và thanh thiếu niên có nhu cầu sức khỏe chuyên biệt và khuyết tật có thể có nguy cơ mắc bệnh nặng hơn do COVID-19, các gia đình và người chăm sóc trẻ được khuyến khích cân nhắc kỹ lưỡng việc tiêm chủng cho trẻ em có bất kỳ tình trạng sức khỏe hoặc khuyết tật nền. Đây là cơ hội tuyệt vời để lắng nghe và tham gia với một hội đồng gồm các chuyên gia y tế New Mexico và các chuyên gia về vấn đề sức khỏe cộng đồng.



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12/21/2021

R-21-231: Language Access & Accessibility
Passed 8-0!!

“The Office of Equity and Inclusion has been working tirelessly to improve language accessibility for our communities here in the City. During the peak of the pandemic, many folks were unable to access important resources to ensure their needs were met. This includes not just non-English speakers, but those with vision, hearing, and communication disabilities. Bypassing this bill, City Council recognizes that this helps make our City more inclusive and accessible for everyone.” Beatriz Valencia, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

12/21/2021

R-21-229: Anti-Asian Pacific Islander Hate Resolution
Passed 8-0!!

“We are so pleased that this resolution has passed City Council. This is another step towards showing how the City supports our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities by standing up against harmful rhetoric and condemning racist and hateful acts. Passing this resolution shows our collective commitment towards being a unified City.” Beatriz Valencia, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

11/04/2021

The New Mexico Black Lawyers Association, along with the City of Albuquerque’s Office of Civil Rights and Region X of the National Bar Association, invite you to attend our 2021 Lunch and Learn CLE series! We will host a virtual series of “Lunch and Learns” from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM on Wednesday, 11/17 (2.0 G), Thursday, 11/18 (2.0 E/P) and Friday, 11/19 (2.0 G). Two 1-hour long CLEs will be presented each day.

Registration is $50 per day for attorneys seeking CLE credit or $125 for all 3 days. There is a discounted rate of $30 per day for NMBLA members, co-sponsors, government attorneys, attorneys not seeking CLE credit, and paralegals, or $65 for all 3 days. Community members can join for free, but must RSVP using the community member registration link. Deadline to request a refund is 11/11. For more info and to register, please visit our website: www.newmexicoblacklawyersassociation.org.

10/25/2021

Boards and Commisions Membership Application

Would you like to join the Albuquerque Human Rights Board and work to preserve, protect, and promote human rights and human dignity in our community? If so, apply here.

Use this form to apply to a board or commission within the City of Albuquerque.

10/25/2021

10/11/2021

Photos from City of Albuquerque - Office of Equity & Inclusion's post

10/07/2021

Addressing Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence and Addiction

Join the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line on Saturday, October 9 at 9am to learn more about the intersections of addiction and domestic and intimate partner violence.

In support of October being National Domestic Violence Awareness month, this webinar will focus on understanding and addressing domestic and intimate partner violence (DV/IPV) and addiction. We’ll discuss the signs, symptoms, and definitions of each, and explore with an expert panel how to address Domestic Violence (DV) and Interpersonal Violence (IPV) safely and effectively.

In this training you will learn:

• How to recognize the signs and symptoms of DV/IPV

• Understand the dynamics of DV/IPV and the role of addiction

• What to do if you believe you are in need of help

• Community resources that can provide you support

Register here:

Join us to learn more about the intersections of addiction and domestic and intimate partner violence