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With southern origins dating back to the time of American slavery, soul food remains a modern-day staple of African American cuisine across the country. For the fourth year running, The University of New Mexico’s African American Student Services (AASS)...

February is Black History Month, and The University of New Mexico is joining with institutions across the country to honor and celebrate the many contributions African-Americans bring to its campus, and the national and international community.  UNM’s...

“I am first-generation.” That is the phrase used by 34 percent of college undergraduates in the United States to identify themselves as the first in their family to attend college. First-Generation Celebration Friday, Nov. 9 UNM Student Union...

It’s not every day that one bears witness to living history. Students attending The University of New Mexico’s Black Cultural Conference recently were gifted with just such a moment, in the form of John Carlos, “The world’s fastest humanitarian.” Along...

African American Student Services (AASS) at The University of New Mexico hosts the Black Cultural Conference, “The Revolution Will Not Be #Hashtagged” on Sept. 27-29. The 2018 “The Revolution will not be #Hashtagged” conference addresses a wide range of...

"Our history is our strength." This saying is the foundation of the National Women’s History Project (NWHP), the organization that spearheads Women’s History Month each year. For 2018, celebrants are encouraged to highlight and honor women who fight all...

This February marks the beginning of Black History Month across the U.S. Many activities are planned to celebrate the achievements of African descent nationally and right here at The University of New Mexico. In anticipation of Black History Month, the...

African American Student Services (AASS) at The University of New Mexico is hosting the Black Cultural Conference, “Mobilizing the Black Millennial Legacy,” on Sept. 21-23 in the UNM Student Union Building (SUB). The focus of the conference is to develop...

The University of New Mexico’s African American Student Services program is welcoming a visiting student from across the country to assist with this year’s Summer BEST Academy.

Just how diverse is The Land of Enchantment? That’s the question that the Humans of New Mexico project hopes to answer by shining a light on the vibrant culture that the state has to offer.