Albuquerque Celebrates Juneteenth with Culture and Community

Albuquerque is hosting a vibrant two-day Juneteenth celebration to honor Black history and community, blending music, art, and storytelling. Kick off Thursday at the Albuquerque Museum with poetry, live performances, and Black-owned vendor booths, then join the bigger event Friday at Civic Plaza — New Mexico’s largest Juneteenth gathering, themed “From Freedom to Prosperity,” featuring family-friendly activities, food, a kids’ zone, and even a 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by NBA legend Kenny Thomas. All events are free and open to everyone — a powerful chance to learn, connect, and celebrate freedom. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/776ff9cb84cfed2b