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New Head of NM MLK, Jr. Commission on Group’s Future

June 13, 2025
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6.13.25 – In March, the New Mexico Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission named Dannelle Kirven as its new executive director. This week, Kirven stopped by the studio for a conversation with Lou about her group’s work in 2025, at a time when the federal government has explicitly targeted initiatives that focus on diversity, equity and…

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How NM Celebrates Juneteenth in 2025

June 13, 2025
Graphic with text "Statewide Juneteenth Events" and "Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico" on a red and blue background, featuring a stylized star and state outline.

6.13.25 – New Mexicans have celebrated Juneteenth for decades – long before it became a state holiday in 2006 and a federal holiday in 2021. The state’s Black Chamber of Commerce hopes this year’s Juneteenth event will be the biggest celebration yet. Host Nash Jones spoke with chamber president Karla Causey and chief administrative officer…

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