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Black Cultural Conference Celebrates

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:26:29 PST

Black Cultural Conference Celebrates

History Making Families

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Legendary Women of Business

African American Women Business Owners

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:02:44 PST

African American Women Business Owners

Succeeding Against All Odds

Ard Family Reunion 2008

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:40:53 PST

EEOC The Work Environment……..it could become hostile

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:27:34 PST

Any type of touching that makes an employee uncomfortable, suggestive comments or leering, use of racially derogatory language are all examples of harassment.

Nabvets Charter New Chapter in Albuquerque

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:07:24 PST

A new NABVET Chapter was chartered in Albuquerque on April 25, 2008 when Regional Commander Harvey Brooks, of Seattle, WA, conducted the installation ceremony for eight officers as the leaders of the new Albuquerque, NM NAB

Strengthening Communities

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:02:46 PST

Diana Dorn Jones is the executive director of United South Broadway Corporation and for several years has been a most effective community activist in the South Broadway area. She continues to be the constant force that has successfully unified communities and community leaders to stand in the way of those who look to promote laws and actions detrimental to community progress.

Diana grew up in the South Broadway area and has an undying love for the neighborhoods. For the past 18 years, she has played a major role in the progress and development in the area. She is quick to tell you that she is just one of the many individuals who are dedicated to positive change for the area.

Fellowship Sea Food Extravaganza

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:09:17 PST

Faith Temple BBQ Cook-Off

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:55:31 PST

Isshin Ryu Fashion Show 2008

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:38:27 PST

Juneteenth Celebration @ kirtland Park

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:19:33 PST

Sandeedee's Hiding Place Juneteenth Celebration

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:10:48 PST

First Annual Black Student Union Graduation

Sun, 18 May 2008 10:00:16 PST

The Albuquerque Public Schools and Black Student Unions (BSU) celebrated their first ever Rites of Passage Celebration. The historical event was held at Highland High School, with members of the BSU's graduating class of 2008 being recognized for their achievements as members of the Black Student Unions.

The event was presented by Joycelyn Jackson, BSU director, and the BSU sponsors. Community sponsors of the event were Excel Educational Enterprises Inc., French's Mortuary and the Perspective II.

“The importance of this special recognition is to reward our students who commit to work to achieve excellence through the guidelines of the Black Student Union program. These students are special in that they have requirements that must be met throughout the school year and the students you see here, have accomplished those goals. We are very proud of our students, and this is a way to show our appreciation for their accomplishments,” Shared Mrs. Jackson.

Genetics and Racial Health Disparities

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:03:19 PST

Pros

Theoretically Genetic Engineering in the form of ‘gene therapy' could be used to repair damaged or replace missing genes in people who have genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia or cystic fibrosis.

Ifgene-David Heaf

Cons

Genetic disorders represent a tiny fraction of the total burden of ill health and are being funded disproportionally when correlated with chronic disease ailments. This research is vulnerable to abuse because it is backed mostly by venture capital.

Ifgene-David Heaf

Walking at God’s Pace

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:58:01 PST

As a beautiful and outstanding individual in this community, Charisse is more than what you can expect from just any remarkable citizen in Albuquerque. Throughout the years, she has shown continuous commitment to all of her family, friends, and to the rest of the community. Whether at work or at play, Charisse is the prime example of someone who cares for all people.

Greg Brown Inducted

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:48:25 PST

Greg Brown is an excellent example of how courage, determination and an overcoming spirit can inspire achievements of greatness. ‘Too small' are the words that preceded each level of competition in the progression of Brown's basketball career, but Brown refused to allow his dreams to be contained in the limited visions of so called experts of the game.

Recognizing a Great Artist

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:40:45 PST

Seated at his work station in the Muddy Wheel art studio is a face of genius covered with the remnants of molded clay. His hands serve as his machines of orchestration; his mind serves as his pool of information that organizes his source of creativity. His eyes open the world to the ecstasy of art while the heart overflows with a desire to amaze. On the wheels in the Muddy Wheel art studio sits a lump of clay waiting to be immortalized by the hands of the great artist, Fred Wilson.

SOME THINGS JUST DON’T CHANGE

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:30:16 PST

The recent news report of the kidnapping and racially motivated sexual assault on a young, Black woman in West Virginia is a starkly jolting reminder that racial hatred still is a cancer upon our nation that must be excised, swiftly and completely, in order for this growth of human hatred to be stopped.

Bridging Gaps As a New Mexico CASA

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:54:56 PST

National CASA Association (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is one of many child advocacy organizations that are committed to the representation of children, advocating in the best interest of the child, as these children are involved in adjudicated abuse and/or neglect cases. National and local CASA continues its efforts of focusing on diversity and inclusion by increasing and broadening its partnerships with significant national and local organizations.

Meeting Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:34:05 PST

At a time when the road to progress in the black community is anchored in its youth, it's refreshing to know that future leaders will be accomplish minded young men and women who are accustomed to challenging standards of excellence.

Tomorrow's leaders represent the new breed of African Americans who are looking to carry the torch as today's leaders continue to gray. They will build from a foundation of events and activities processed by decades of resourceful, courageous, talented and resilient African American families.

The young people being presented in this issue of The Perspective II are represented of but a few of the young stars who will be gatekeepers of the future for the African American culture.

Treasurer Lewis Unanimously Elected President of NAST Regional Association

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:24:57 PST

Western State Treasurers Association by state treasurers of that region on September 18, 2007. The election took place during the annual meeting of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) in Sunriver, Oregon.