/tags/juneteenth Juneteenth en-US Copyright Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:09:02 GMT /local-news/2022-06-17/rep-pamelya-herndon-tells-her-familys-juneteenth-history New Mexico Democratic State Representative Pamelya Herndon, a lawyer and politician, tells what she knows of her enslaved family's roots in Texas, and what Juneteenth means to her. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:09:02 GMT /local-news/2022-06-17/rep-pamelya-herndon-tells-her-familys-juneteenth-history Alice Fordham /local-news/2021-06-20/no-more-normal-free-ish One hundred and fifty-eight years ago, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, putting an end to slavery in the United States.… Sun, 20 Jun 2021 20:09:36 GMT /local-news/2021-06-20/no-more-normal-free-ish Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /news/2020-09-22/the-life-and-legacy-of-anti-racist-educator-and-activist-bahati-ansari Albuquerque lost an influential anti-racism activist and educator this summer. Bahati Myhelatu Ansari died from lymphocytic leukemia at 72 years old on… Wed, 23 Sep 2020 03:44:50 GMT /news/2020-09-22/the-life-and-legacy-of-anti-racist-educator-and-activist-bahati-ansari Yasmin Khan /local-news/2020-06-22/albuquerque-juneteenth-celebrators-call-for-solidarity Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, almost two and a half years after President Lincoln’s… Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:50:57 GMT /local-news/2020-06-22/albuquerque-juneteenth-celebrators-call-for-solidarity Yasmin Khan /local-news/2020-06-19/ynmg-covid-the-doors-are-locked In episode 78 we discuss what’s happening in Santa Fe at the legislative special session. It’s a unique situation up there; COVID-19 precautions have led… Sat, 20 Jun 2020 03:35:37 GMT /local-news/2020-06-19/ynmg-covid-the-doors-are-locked Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2020-06-19/albuquerque-bans-firearms-in-city-parks-and-recreation-facilities Firearms and other deadly weapons are prohibited in Albuquerque parks and recreation facilities under a new administrative order issued Friday by Mayor… Sat, 20 Jun 2020 03:26:06 GMT /local-news/2020-06-19/albuquerque-bans-firearms-in-city-parks-and-recreation-facilities Hannah Colton /local-news/2020-06-12/ynmg-covid-demilitarize-defund-dismantle The country is grappling with practical steps for ending police brutality and racism in policing. We explore some local ideas in episode 74, from… Fri, 12 Jun 2020 04:05:20 GMT /local-news/2020-06-12/ynmg-covid-demilitarize-defund-dismantle Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2019-06-11/lets-talk-juneteenth-and-black-history-in-new-mexico Let's Talk New Mexico 6/13 8a: New Mexico has rich African American history and culture beginning with the arrival of Spanish explorers, continuing with… Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:43:04 GMT /local-news/2019-06-11/lets-talk-juneteenth-and-black-history-in-new-mexico ty bannerman