A Conversation with Dr. Opal Lee: Event Recap
Welcoming the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' to New Mexico
May 29, 2024 marked a historic moment for our community as we welcomed the renowned activists Dr. Opal Lee and her granddaughter Mrs. Dione Sims to New Mexico for the very first time. Together with our newest identity-based giving circle, the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund, the Santa Fe Community Foundation was humbled to host a diverse group of participants — from senators and artists to media members and caring citizens — at the St. Francis Auditorium. It was powerful to be part of an audience of hundreds engaged in active listening and learning from Ms. Opal, whose perseverance was instrumental in making Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday and whose vision continues to inspire us all to create better futures.
We invite you to make a gift to the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund to support Black life, arts, and culture in New Mexico. Donate now.
Photos by Shayla Blatchford
2025 Pride Recap
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the Envision Fund of the Santa Fe Community Foundation at Pride on the Plaza for a vibrant day of LGBTQ+ celebration, visibility, and allyship.
2025 Juneteenth Recap
Thank you to all who joined the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund at Santa Fe Community Foundation for Juneteenth commemorations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We were grateful for the opportunity to come together as a community in remembrance, solidarity, and joy in honor of Black freedom and culture. This year marked a special moment for the Empower! Fund as it announced its inaugural round of grants in support of Black life, arts, and culture in New Mexico.
Empower! Black Futures Community Fund announces inaugural grants
As part of Juneteenth 2025, the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund of the Santa Fe Community Foundation is proud to announce its inaugural round of grantmaking. The grants, which total $37,500, support six organizations uplifting Black life, arts, and culture in New Mexico.
