Timeline: The history of Black protest at UNM
By Addison Fulton @dailylobo
Throughout the University’s history, Black students have continued to fight for justice and equality at the University of New Mexico.
Here are some of the many instances during which these students fought for what they believed was right.
1969 protest against Brigham Young University
On Feb. 27, 1969, about 85 members of UNM’s Black Student Union and United Mexican American Students staged a walkout at a UNM-BYU basketball game to protest against Brigham Young University, whose racially discriminatory practices sparked protest across university athletic competitions against BYU, according to a 1969 Daily Lobo article.
BYU, which is operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, widely known as the Mormon Church, barred Black people from priesthood within the church until 1978, according to an excerpt from “Raising the Standard of Truth: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Early Restoration,” published within the BYU Religious Studies Center.
According to the Daily Lobo article, Black and Mexican American students made their way to the court sideline and lowered their heads while raising their left fists during the national anthem. When the announcer directed them to leave the court, they refused to do so until player introductions concluded.
The four Black players on the basketball team wore black fabric on their jerseys throughout the game, according to the article.
In 1970, the UNM BSU called on anyone who was concerned about BYU’s racism to wear black armbands during a football game, according to a 1970 Daily Lobo article.
“The Civil Rights Movement was going on,” Brandi Stone, director of African American Student Services, told the Daily Lobo. “Students were learning in the streets how to be civilly disobedient, how to disrupt, how to challenge systems, how to ensure that we have more equitable com-
munities that Dr. Martin Luther King had advocated for.”
1969 BSU protests
In April 1969, hundreds of students gathered to support BSU members as they made demands to then-UNM President Ferrel Heady, according to a 1969 Daily Lobo article.
Founding BSU President Joe Long, joined by other BSU members, presented Heady with a list of demands. They pushed UNM to investigate discriminatory racial practices at the UNM athletic department, create a Black Studies department, hire more Black teachers and sever all ties between UNM and BYU, according to the article.
Heady told the students he would be “glad to see” a Black Studies department if BSU initiated a “justifiable” proposal, according to the article.
The first director of the Black Studies program, Charles Becknell Sr., began directing the program in 1970. The program is now known as the Africana Studies program.
“The students demanded that the UNM president establish a Black
Studies program, and through student pressure, they agreed,” Becknell told the Daily Lobo.
1970 Kent State University protests
In May 1970, students went on strike after four Kent State University students were killed by the Ohio National Guard while protesting the Vietnam War, according to a Daily Lobo article.
A violent brawl ensued between students regarding lowering the United States flag. Senators from the Associated Students at the University of New Mexico ultimately lowered it. Among the senators was Sam Johnson, the first Black ASUNM president pro tempore.
Johnson attended the Pan-African flag raising ceremony earlier this month.
“The National Guard came on our campus,” Johnson said at the ceremony. “I still have scars on my arms where they stabbed me. I was taken to the hospital, and of course we were the ones that were arrested.”
Five Black students, including
Johnson, were arrested and charged with aggravated battery during the flagpole incident. At a press conference held by the BSU, several Black community members, including Becknell, denounced the arrests as discriminatory and unjustified, according to a 1970 Daily Lobo article.
“I’ve always known that there was discrimination in Albuquerque, this only serves to prove my point,” Becknell said in the article. “When white society needs a scapegoat, our people always suffer.”
2020 Black Lives Matter protests
In summer 2020, protests erupted across the country, reaching the UNM campus, after George Floyd — an unarmed Black man — was murdered in Minneapolis by thenpolice officer Derek Chauvin when he knelt on Floyd’s neck for eight minutes while he was handcuffed.
In June 2020, Black Lives Matter demonstrations took place on campus. Peaceful protesters were met with a heavy police presence, most notably when two armed New Mexico State Police offi -
cers were stationed on the roof of George Pearl Hall.
In September 2020, students organized nightly outdoor conversations about racism and systemic inequality in front of La Posada Dining Hall.
Brandi Stone said the 2020 protests were different from previous campus protests because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Students were working through the incident from their respective regions of the country, so their experiences were informed by regional politics and by a collective virtual type of activism and protesting, in addition to those who were able to be out in the streets,” she said.
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Joe Long, the first president of the UNM Black Student Union, and other BSU members gather to protest during a basketball game against Brigham Young University during the national anthem before a basketball game between the Lobos and BYU on Feb. 27, 1969. The protest was due to BYU’s racially discriminatory practices.
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Honoring legacy and progress with Black History Month in UNM Athletics
By Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh @kubiabizabella
As February unfolds, Black History Month serves as a time of reflection and recognition, honoring the past while celebrating progress in all fields, including sports. At the University of New Mexico, two basketball staff members, assistant coach Tarvish Felton and Director of Player Development Isaiah Fernandez, shared their perspectives with the Daily Lobo on the significance of Black History Month and athletics in shaping opportunities for future generations.
The power of representation For both Felton and Fernandez, sports have been a lifelong passion and a means of opportunity and influence. Felton, an assistant coach for the UNM men’s basketball team, grew up in the South, where he developed an early love for the game despite football being the dominant sport in his hometown. Over time, coaching became his calling.
“Growing up, I really looked up to my coaches,” Felton said.
Now as a mentor himself, Felton sees his role as more than just developing basketball players. He emphasized perseverance and staying true to oneself — advice he wishes he had given himself a decade ago.
“You’re gonna get knocked down, and there’s gonna be some failures in life,” he said. “So I just feel that if you can always stay the course, you’ll find success.”
Similarly, Fernandez, the women’s basketball director of player development, also found his career path shaped by early influences. His journey to coaching began after
an injury derailed his own playing career. Instead of stepping away from the game, he found purpose in helping others develop their skills and confidence.
“Just make sure you’re ready for when the time comes,” Fernandez said. “Whatever you want, make sure you’re doing the things that are going to lead you to the things that you want.”
Honoring those who came before
For both men, Black History Month is about acknowledging the sacrifices and achievements of those who paved the way, they said. It is a reminder of the resilience and contributions of Black people in sports and beyond.
Felton, reflecting on his upbringing in the South, emphasized the strides that have been made over the years.
“For me, Black history just means that it’s an appreciation for the culture and where we come from,” he said. “A lot of times in the Black community, we always feel like the best way to get out of whatever situation — whether it be economic hardship or just kind of the way of life — is through sports or entertainment. And that’s changed a lot. Nowadays, kids can get an education, become doctors, lawyers, presidents of the United States or Supreme Court justices.”
Fernandez echoed this sentiment, viewing Black History Month as a time to honor the courage and perseverance of those who broke barriers.
“I like to think of the ones that came before me,” Fernandez said. “They showed a lot of courage, and they showed a lot of pride in being able to be an African American and to show that it’s possible for you to do X, Y and Z just as well or even better.”
A legacy beyond the court
Both coaches understand that their influence extends beyond wins and losses. They take pride in being role models, they said, showing young athletes that success is not limited by background or circumstances.
Fernandez, who grew up facing his own challenges, credits his mother and older brother for instilling in him the values of hard work and perseverance.
“This job is not for the weak,” he said. “There’s going to be good days, going to be bad days, but you gotta push through it, and I give (my mother) all the credit for seeing her being able to take care of me through the times that she had to, even when it wasn’t easy.”
As mentors, Felton and Fernandez continue to pass down these lessons to their players, reinforcing that success comes from preparation, dedication and resilience.
“You never know who’s watching,” Fernandez said. “Do things the right way, because that has been a big part of the reason why I’m even here now.”
Moving forward
As Black History Month serves as a reminder of the struggles and triumphs of those before them, both men remain committed to fostering the next generation of athletes and leaders. For Felton and Fernandez, coaching is not just about basketball — it’s about shaping lives, creating opportunities and ensuring that the path forward remains wide open for those who come next.
Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh is a freelance reporter for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at sports@dailylobocom or on X @kubiakizabella
UNM men’s basketball Assistant Coach Tarvish Felton. Courtesy of Go Lobos.
UNM women’s basketball Director of Player Development Isaiah Fernandez. Courtesy of Go Lobos.
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Lobo football player Richard Pearce speaks on family, career goals and Black history
By Rodney Prunty @rprunty05
For University of New Mexico offensive lineman Richard Pearce, family is everything.
Raised by his parents in Alabama, Pearce has always had a close relationship with his family. Pearce grew up with two sisters in a small community. His family supports him through and through, he said, as they all take turns showing up for his games.
“Once everything falls, that’s all you have left,” Pearce said. “It’s about having someone there through everything in life.”
Pearce first got into football thanks to his dad, as he looked up to him while he played. Pearce started playing football at age 6 and has been at it ever since.
Pearce began his collegiate career in Greenville, North Carolina, where he played for the East Carolina Pirates. Pearce looks back at his time at East Carolina as a great experience.
“I made some great relationships,” Peace said. “I still keep in contact with the guys there.”
After two seasons with East Carolina, Pearce decided to take his talents to New Mexico, mainly due to the core values of the team. Pearce has a fiery passion for the game, and this upcoming season will be his last in collegiate football. He said he plans to make the most of it.
“I have the goal to play on Sunday,” Pearce said. “That’s what motivates me every week and every day.”
Pearce doesn’t only have passion for the game, but also Black history and the culture that comes with it.
“I would describe (Black culture) as turning bad into good and just making the best of what you have,” Pearce said. “It’s a culture where you just find a way to make the best of our situation.”
Being Black himself, Pearce said Black History Month is very important to him.
“It serves as a reminder to be proud of who you are,” Pearce said.
“There was a time where there weren’t as many Black athletes, so I do what I do with pride.”
This upcoming year will be exciting to watch as Pearce continues to attempt to make his NFL dreams a reality, while making his family proud and representing his culture.
Rodney Prunty is the sports editor for the Daily Lobo. He can be contacted at sports@dailylobo.com or on X @rprunty05
Barbara Brown Simmons: The history of the first Black woman to graduate from UNM Law
By Maria Fernandez @dailylobo
Born Nov. 29, 1947, Barbara Brown Simmons was the first Black woman to graduate from the University of New Mexico School of Law and the first Black woman to become a member of the New Mexico State Bar.
An advocate for equal rights, Brown Simmons fought tirelessly through activism and protests to shape UNM during the Civil Rights era in the 1960s before her death in 2022.
Brown Simmons lived in Amarillo, Texas as a child, where she said she learned about Black history in school and became proud of her culture during the era of segregation.
“Living in a segregated community, I was so proud of my parents, especially my father.” Simmons said in an interview for the UNM Black Alumni Oral History Project in 2016. “My father was my hero because I never saw him be submissive; he was always a proud Black man.”
Simmons’ father was an entrepreneur who owned a nightclub and a hotel, Simmons said in the interview.
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High School in 1965, Brown Simmons arrived on the UNM campus with a plan to become a teacher. However, she made the switch to political science and earned her bachelor’s degree in 1969.
A 1966 visit to UNM from the Freedom Riders — a group of student activists who traveled to protest segregation — inspired Brown Simmons and her peers to start the Black Student Union on campus. Their mission was to eliminate racism at UNM, establish racial equality and for Black students to
be included at all levels of the University experience, she said in the 2016 interview.
As an undergraduate, Brown Simmons was among a group of people who were asked to write the proposal for a Black Studies program at UNM, which was titled “To Break the Chains.” The program was approved by the Board of Regents, and classes began in 1970.
Fifty-one years after its inception, the Black Studies program was renamed to the Department of Africana Studies in 2022, according to KUNM.
While at UNM, Brown Simmons co-founded the UNM Black Alumni Chapter, according to the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Upon receiving her Juris Doctorate from UNM in 1974, Brown Simmons became the first Black woman to graduate from the law school. She then went on to become the first Black woman to be admitted to the New Mexico State Bar and spent the next 25 years as a criminal defense lawyer, according to UNM Newsroom.
“When they called my name, one
of the greatest honors of all was everyone in my class stood up and gave me a standing ovation. I was so moved by that, as I didn’t see it coming,” Brown Simmons said in the 2016 interview, recalling the UNM law school’s 1974 commencement.
Brown Simmons was crucial to the creation of the UNM Black Alumni Oral History Project, which conducted 10 interviews with members of the UNM Black Alumni Chapter, including Brown Simmons herself.
“Mrs. Brown Simmons’ legacy is perpetual. She achieved innumerable firsts, all while building organizations to support those who would come after her and memorializing the history of Black New Mexicans for future generations,” wrote Aja N. Brooks, UNM law school alum and president of the New Mexico State Bar, in a UNM Newsroom article.
In her honor, the UNM School of Law established the Barbara Brown Simmons Endowed Scholarship in Law.
Maria Fernandez is a beat reporter and photographer for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at news@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo
New documentary ‘Dahomey’ shines a light on the impact of colonialism in Africa
By Elijah Ritch @dailylobo
From Feb. 7-10, Albuquerque’s Guild Cinema screened the new documentary “Dahomey.” Directed by French-Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop, the film follows the journey of a group of artifacts as they are returned from a French museum to their place of origin — the Republic of Benin in West Africa, where the area comprising the former King-
dom of Dahomey is located.
The Kingdom of Dahomey was under French colonial rule from 1894-1960, according to Black History Month 2025. It was during this period that the artifacts in question were looted from Dahomey and taken to France. Prior to their repatriation to Benin, the pieces were on display at the Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac in Paris.
According to the museum’s website, its collection contains “almost 370,000 works originating in Africa,
the Near East, Asia, Oceania and the Americas which illustrate the richness and cultural diversity of the non-European civilizations from the Neolithic period (+/- 10,000 B.C.) to the 20th century.”
In 2021, Benin reacquired 26 looted artifacts, but that number is only the tip of the iceberg; over 7,000 pieces from the Kingdom of Dahomey were stolen under French rule, according to Point of View Magazine.
“Dahomey” is unlike the vast majority of documentaries. There
are no interviews with experts on the subject or firsthand accounts.
It’s hardly even a traditional narrative, in the sense that there isn’t any palpable tension or a sense of momentum pushing the story forward. Diop doesn’t have to rely on typical storytelling techniques because she recognizes the most important aspect of making a documentary: observation.
The film is just over an hour long, and Diop makes the most of every second. Such a dense, extensive subject
matter could easily warrant an entire documentary series covering it. Making a feature-length documentary that is barely an hour in length is quite a risk, but Diop pulls it off thanks to her calm and self-assured directorial style.
“Dahomey” is slow, yet riveting. Diop is confident in the thought-provoking nature of the documentary’s content, allowing her camera to meander through the journey.
The narrative begins in Paris as the
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Barbara Brown Simmons, the first black woman to graduate from the UNM School of Law. Photo courtesy of UNM Newsroom.
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East End Addition: The legacy of Albuquerque’s first Black neighborhood
By Shin Thant Hlaing @dailylobo
The East End Addition, located near Interstate 40 and Wyoming Boulevard, was the first Black neighborhood in Albuquerque. It was built for Black families by Black people, and it was designated as a Historic Protection Overlay zone in 2023.
In 1938, Henry Outley, a Black homesteader, proposed a plan for 144 acres of land on behalf of the Fraternal Aid Society of Black Businessmen. At the time, acquiring a loan to build the housing project
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26 artifacts are being prepared for transportation to Benin. The camera lurks through the hallways and storage facilities of the Musée du quai Branly, observing the sterility of the modern museum — especially one that is built upon the pillaging and colonization of the same countries whose arts and cultures it is now trying to uplift and display.
In a stroke of creative genius, Diop lends voices to the artifacts. By allowing the relics to tell their own stories and histories, they are able to reclaim their culture from the French.
was impossible due to laws that discriminated against people of color, according to KRQE.
Outley sold and gave plots to African American families throughout his life. He later deeded the East End Addition to his adoptive daughter, Virginia Outley Ballou, who developed most of the plot, according to ABQ Public Library. Out of the 24 homes that were originally plotted, she managed to develop 22 homes along with contractor J.S. Jones. These houses were purchased by African American families in the 1950s and ‘60s.
Of the 22 homes developed by
While this storytelling device isn’t typical of a documentary due to its speculative nature, it’s a more effective way of presenting the information than through impersonal interviews or dry narration. The artifacts have personalities and feelings that are distinctly their own, free of European influence.
Much of the film focuses on the 26th statue, which depicts King Ghezo, who ruled Dahomey during the 19th century. He voices his bewilderment at the fact that he was chosen over thousands of his countrymen to return to his homeland.
Outley Ballou, 10 remained in the East End Addition as of 2022. Today, it is situated between car dealerships and is home to Hayes Middle School, according to KRQE.
There are other places in Albuquerque where Black families have built communities, such as the Kirtland Addition and South Broadway neighborhoods, according to Cathryn McGill, founder and director of the New Mexico Black Leadership Council.
More recently, there is a larger Black population in Rio Rancho and Taylor Ranch, McGill wrote to the Daily Lobo. But specifically Black
Ghezo refers to his time in France as imprisonment, and shares that he “did not expect to see daylight again.”
The latter half of “Dahomey” depicts how the artifacts are received upon arriving in Benin. They are displayed in a museum in Abomey, the former royal city. Diop observes many generations of Beninese people as they visit the museum, capturing their reactions upon seeing such critical aspects of their culture and history in person for the first time.
A group of students from the University of Abomey-Calavi holds a
neighborhoods in New Mexico don’t exist anymore, she wrote.
“We don’t define community by neighborhoods but by affinity groups — churches, alumni Greek letter organizations, other historically Black organizations like the Links, the Prince Hall Masons, the Order of the Eastern Stars, etc.,” McGill wrote.
The legacy of Black creative reclamation continues into the present, McGill added. One example of this is the reclamation of a night club near the South Valley.
The Elks Club was home to an African American night club during a time when most places discrimi-
conference to discuss the impact the repatriation of the artifacts will have on them as young people in presentday Benin. Many students say it’s insulting that only 26 relics out of over 7,000 were reacquired by the Beninese government, while others argue that the repatriation process has to begin somewhere.
Some of the students believe their heritage was lost upon colonization and is only coming back upon the return of the artifacts. On the other hand, some say major components of cultural heritage are the immaterial
nated on the basis of race, according to KOAT. The now-owner of Nexus Brewery, Ken Carson, reclaimed the building and created the Nexus Blue Smokehouse, McGill wrote.
“We must keep these memories alive and remember the people who made these spaces great. Historic preservation is quintessentially important,” McGill wrote.
Shin Thant Hlaing is a beat reporter for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at news@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo
things, such as dance, music, recipes and ways of life. Through the spirited discussions captured in the film, it becomes clear that there is no one right answer to this long-standing issue.
“Dahomey” is a fascinating, rewarding film unlike any other — one that serves as a crucial reminder that countless societies across the world are still grappling with the effects of colonialism.
Elijah Ritch is a freelance reporter for the Daily Lobo. They can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo
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Nuclear museum honors Black contributors to scientific fields
By Addison Fulton @dailylobo
Throughout February, the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is hosting a Black History Month banner exhibit highlighting the contributions Black people have made in scientific fields such as medicine, biology and engineering.
The goal of the exhibit is to highlight those who have previously been overlooked due to systemic factors, according to museum curator James Stemm.
“What we’ve tried to do is recognize that people from all backgrounds are contributing to science and contributing to technology and its development, and highlight some of those people
who may not have always been recognized at the time or since then,” Stemm said.
One of the notable Black scientists highlighted was Guion Bluford. Bluford was an aeronautical engineer, United States Air Force pilot and astronaut.
“With his first flight in August 1983, aboard the space shuttle Challenger, he became the first African American to fly in space and the second person of African descent to go into space,” the exhibit noted.
Over the course of his pioneering career, Bluford logged nearly 700 hours of space flight. Additionally, the museum has a slightly more personal connection with Bluford, as docent Everett Heinonen said he and Bluford crossed over in attending the Air Force Institute of Technology.
Also featured was Garrett Augustus Morgan Jr. He was a businessman and inventor who notably patented a smoke hood that would later be adapted into the gas masks used in World War I. The hood, which was originally designed for firefighters, was a series of hoses that allowed the wearer to draw in clean air from near the floor of smoky rooms. The device saved nine people during a tunnel construction in 1916, and it would go on to save many more as a basis for respiratory hazard protection, according to the exhibit.
Morgan was also an advocate and protector of the Black community in his hometown of Cleveland. Morgan promoted and supported the Black community there, and in 1908 he cofounded the Cleveland Association of Colored Men, which later merged
with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, according to a banner in the exhibit.
He also donated money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and founded a country club open to Black members.
Astronaut and physician Mae Jemison was featured as well. She became the first Black woman in space in 1992. After leaving NASA, she founded the Dorothy Jemison Foundation for Excellence.
Under the umbrella of the foundation, Jemison supports science camp The Earth We Share, which aims to engage youth in STEM, and scientific project 100-Year Starship, which is devoted to achieving interstellar travel within the next 100 years. Jemison was also featured as a guest star on an episode of “Star
Trek: The Next Generation,” according to a banner in the exhibit.
The exhibit will be on display and included in the museum’s cost of admission through the end of February.
“What I really hope people get from it is that everyone who wants to contribute can find some way to do that, and that it doesn’t matter what your background is,” Stemm said. “You go to school, you learn this stuff, you can find a way to contribute and you should be recognized for those contributions.”
Addison Fulton is the culture editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo
James Monroe Middle School educates students on Black history in New Mexico
By Elliott Wood @dailylobo
At James Monroe Middle School located in Northwest Albuquerque, seventh grade New Mexico history teacher Jon Stauss teaches lesserknown Black History Month lessons to his students.
“For Black History Month, my classes engage in a three-day unit on the town of Blackdom near modern day Roswell,” Stauss said. “It was established and settled by Black sharecroppers coming into the state from places like Georgia at the turn of the 20th century.”
Francis (Frank) Marion Boyer, the leader of the group that created
Blackdom Townsite Company in 1903, began his search for an area to settle after being threatened by the white supremacist group the Ku Klux Klan in his home state of Georgia, according to the National Park Service. Boyer and his wife, Ella, both worked as teachers in Georgia. He originally heard stories about New Mexico from his father, a former
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Buffalo Soldier himself. “Buffalo Soldiers” was the nickname given by Native Americans to Black men who served in the United States Army, according to a textbook excerpt Stauss shared with the Daily Lobo. Eight Buffalo Soldiers from New Mexico were granted the Medal of Honor.
The couple would go on to make education a focus of Blackdom’s mission as a Black community, according to the NPS.
Though Stauss said his unit on Blackdom is out of chronological order from the rest of the curriculum, he said he believes “it is important to include these voices during February.”
Stauss also discusses the experiences of enslaved people in New Mexico and Buffalo Soldiers later in the year during his unit on the 19th century.
Though New Mexico does not require that materials specifically related to Black History Month be taught in public primary schools, discussions of racial and cultural identity are included in the state standards for social studies instruc-
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tional material from kindergarten through 12th grade in varying levels of complexity.
The textbook used by James Monroe Middle School for seventh grade social studies includes portions devoted to New Mexico’s history as a slave territory prior to the Civil War and regiments of Buffalo Soldiers whose members were from the state.
On Friday, Feb. 7, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Blakey issued a statement detailing the achievements of prominent Black figures in American history.
“As we celebrate Black History Month, I challenge you to find your own examples of excellence and share them with your students, your family members and everyone who will listen,” Blakey wrote in the statement.
Elliott Wood is a beat reporter and photographer for the Daily Lobo. They can be reached at news@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo
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3:00 – 4:00pm A detective investigating a man’s death in the mountains ends up meeting and developing feelings for the dead man’s mysterious wife in the course of his dogged sleuthing.
Mid Week Movies: Fly Me to the Moon SUB, Theater 5:30 – 9:00pm Sparks fly between a marketing executive and a NASA official as he makes preparations for the Apollo 11 moon landing. Sign-in at the movie.
Sports & Recreation
Intramural Sports Scrimmage: Volleyball Johnson Center 7:00 – 9:00pm Watch the Intramural volleyball teams face off against each other.
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Arts in Medicine Concert
UNM Hospital, BBRP Cafe 12:00 – 1:00pm Arts in Medicine presents this yet to be named act for the noontime concert series. Bring a lunch to the BBRP at noon for this weeks surprise musical guest.
UNM Wind Symphony Popejoy Hall 7:30 – 9:00pm
Dr. Emily Moss and conductor Miguel Etchegoncelay (of the Conservatoire de Musique de Strasbourg) lead the UNM Wind Symphony. $15 general admission, $10 seniors and UNM employees, and $5 students.
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Love in the Archives: Then and Now
Zimmerman Library, Frank Waters Room 105 10:00am – 1:00pm
Zimmerman Library’s annual event, “Love in the Archives,” where this year they celebrate the how communication, equipment, and even art have evolved over time with their theme “Then and Now.” Enjoy refreshments and arts & crafts.
Love & College African American Student Services, Lounge 12:00 – 1:00pm Hosted by African American Student Services, in celebration of Black History Month.
Family & Friends Cancer Support Group College of Education & Human Sciences, Education Wing 4:00 – 5:30pm A journaling support group for anyone who has a loved one with cancer, a loved one who has survived cancer, and/or a loved one who has died from cancer.
Open Table Connections Dinner and Dialogue
Dane Smith Hall 5:00 – 7:30pm
Following a free community meal, the Open Table Connection will
offer a variety of ways for students to learn about, connect with, and live out their faith. They offer text studies, theological dialogue, spiritual practices, prayer, worship, Holy Communion, and service opportunities. LGBTQAI+ Affirming.
UNM Women ‘s Basketball Watch Party The Pit 5:00 – 7:00pm Join the African American Student Services and UNM Afroettes in viewing the UNM Women’s Basketball vs Boise State game.
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CART Astrophysics Seminar Series PAIS, Room 3205
2:00 – 3:00pm Brian O’Shea, Michigan State University, presents.
Latin American & Iberian Institute Presentation Latin American and Iberian Institute, Conference Room 3:00 – 4:00pm Dr. Careaga Coleman, UNM, presents “AfroChicanx Digital Humanities Project: Memories, Narratives, and Oppositional Consciousness of Black Diasporas.”
How to Make the Most of Your Learning, Even with “Bad” Teachers Centennial Engineering Center, Room 2080 3:30 – 4:30pm Learn more about how to make the most of your education and learn,
Members Taylor Montes-Williams and Mikayla Fields, from the NPHC organization Tau Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at the University of New Mexico, gather for a photo on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Members Chiamaka Okoye and Kristian Thomas, from the NPHC organization, Eta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at the University of New Mexico, gather for a photo on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Chuka Chiemelu, from the NPHC organization Iota Phi Theta Fraternity at the University of New Mexico, poses for a photo on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Members Brianna Joseph, Monice Aguilar and Nicole Wells, from the NPHC organization Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at the University of New Mexico, gather for a photo on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Members Jayden Charter, Cameron NorwoodChapoteau, Lawrence Williams and Kingsley Nelson Jr., from the NPHC organization Tau Sigma Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at the University of New Mexico, gather for a photo on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Members from the National Pan-Hellenic Council at the University of New Mexico gather for a group photo on Thursday, Feb. 6.
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By Maria Fernandez @dailylobo
Over the years, many brilliant Black athletes have worn the University of New Mexico’s cherry and silver colors. From basketball to track and field, each player has left an indelible mark on the University’s history and put UNM Athletics on national stages. From winning national titles to setting records in their sports, everyone has a unique story.
Here are five Black athletes who hit it out of the park during and after their time at UNM.
Ira Harge
When Ira Harge joined the Lobo basketball team in 1962, he was the tallest player to ever don a Lobo uniform at 6 feet 9 inches, according to UNM Athletics. Harge helped the team beat both New York University and Drake University during the 1963-64 season. Over the course of two seasons, Harge scored over 1,000 points for the Lobos.
By Addison Fulton @dailylobo
In March 2024, director John Ridley released “Shirley,” a biopic about Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman and the first Black woman to run for president. It was one of 2024’s quieter releases; it was exclusively in theaters for only a week before it was released on Netflix to lukewarm reviews.
This was a bit of a shame. “Shirley” tells an important story that needs to be heard, now perhaps more than ever.
The film follows Chisholm from her first day in Congress to the end of her failed run for president in 1972. The entire film is an uphill battle —
Harge averaged 18.8 points and 11.8 rebounds during his time with the Lobos. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers but chose to play for the American Basketball Association, winning the ABA championship in 1968 with the Oakland Oaks, according to UNM Athletics. Harge was inducted into the UNM Athletics Hall of Honor in 1993.
Pamela Kosgei
Pamela Kosgei entered the crosscountry scene as a freshman in 2024 with an impressive record. Kosgei took third place in the U20 Cross Country Championships in 2023 and was a Kenyan national champion for the 3,000-meter steeplechase, according to UNM Athletics. With this time, she ranked third in the NCAA’s Outdoor Performance list — first if accounting for elevation conversions, according to UNM Athletics.
Since joining UNM cross-country, Kosgei has become a Mountain West 2024 Cross Country champion, Mountain West 5,000-meter record
she struggles with finances, finding endorsements and delegates, and the racism and sexism of the 1970s. In the end, she doesn’t make it past the primaries, losing the Democratic nomination to white male George McGovern, who then lost to Richard Nixon by a landslide.
After their loss, Shirley says to a young Barbara Lee, “if I can’t get there today, then you have to believe you can get there tomorrow.” Lee later became a United States representative for California
It’s a beautiful, important story with a tearful, unsatisfying and deeply familiar ending.
As a woman, Chisholm is wonderful. But as a film, “Shirley” falls somewhat flat.
holder and NCAA Cross Country runner-up. Kosgei was most recently named one of four finalists for the Honda Sport Award, which recognizes athletes at the top of their game in collegiate sports.
Chuck Roberts
One of the first Black athletes to receive a UNM football scholarship, Roberts played football from 1956-59, according to UNM Athletics. He then signed a free agent contract with the Los Angeles Rams. Due to a knee injury, he was not able to play and instead entered the education field.
Roberts served as the UNM dean of students, where he was a key player in the creation of the Black Studies program — now known as the Africana Studies department — according to UNM Athletics. While playing football as a Lobo, Roberts set records for interceptions and single-season touchdowns. He also participated in the UNM Black Alumni Chapter Oral History Project in 2016.
It struggles with pacing and tension. It is in some ways limited by its genre — a nonfiction plot can only follow what really happened. But the film took a long time to get interesting and felt as though it lacked causality. What happened in the first scene barely seemed to impact what happened in the following scenes.
One of the most tense and interesting plotlines, the lawsuit Chisholm and her team bring against the big three news stations for failing to include her in the debate, occurs around the middle of the second act and is resolved almost entirely offscreen. There are two assassination attempts, one against Chisholm and one against her opponents, yet neither feel scary or like they had real impact or stakes.
Weini Kelati
A Virginia native, Weini Kelati competed in cross-country as a Lobo in 2017-20 and made groundbreaking accomplishments in the process. She became the most decorated AllAmerican athlete in UNM history with 13 All-America honors, according to UNM Athletics, and she was the Honda Sports Award winner in 2019 for cross-country.
Kelati broke the Mountain West cross-country record by 26 seconds in 2019, with a time of 19:11.2. She won her first Mountain West individual title in 2018 and went on to become the Mountain West Women’s Conference Athlete of the Year twice in a row. With Kelati on the team, UNM won its second NCAA Cross Country championship in 2017, according to UNM Athletics.
After her time at UNM, Kelati went pro, signing with the Dark Sky Distance Team and competing in Olympic trials in Eugene, according to NBC Sports, where she won the 10,000 meter last June with a time of 31:41.07.
The attempt on Chisholm’s life does not change the narrative or her behavior. It’s odd for a depiction of real political violence to feel like a waste of screentime.
Part of the issue with tension comes from the film’s sound design, or lack thereof. I compare it to films such as “On the Basis of Sex” or even “Oppenheimer,” both of which help the audience get invested via intense musical scores and background sound effects. Had there been a little bit more love given to audio, the movie would have been a hit.
That’s because there is a lot to love about the film. It looks great, with a dreamy, almost-pastel color pallet that invokes an immediate sense of nostalgia. The costume design is also
Don Perkins
One of the most well-known players to wear a Lobo football uniform — and the last player to wear #43 — Don Perkins is a legend in the UNM community. Playing for UNM from 1957-59, Perkins went on to play fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, running 6,217 yards during his eight seasons with the team, according to the Dallas Cowboys.
He was named the NFL’s Rookie of the Year in 1961, according to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. During his time at UNM, Perkins was a three-year letterman, recording 3,466 all-purpose yards and taking first in the U.S. for kickoff returns, according to UNM Athletics. Don Perkins died in 2022 but will forever be a powerhouse at UNM.
Maria Fernandez is a beat reporter and photographer for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at news@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo
excellent; it is a loving homage to ‘70s fashion without looking like a Spirit Halloween costume.
Regina King gave a sincere performance as Chisholm, as did Lucas Hedges in his supporting role as Robert Gottlieb — Chisholm’s youth coordinator and one-man legal team.
“Shirley” is one of 2024’s most overlooked films. Though it is a bit of a difficult watch, its message rings true.
Addison Fulton is the culture editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo
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African American Day at the NM Legislature New Mexico State Capitol, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail
Health Sciences Center’s weekly seminar series hosting high-profile scientists to speak on current topics in biomedical research.
Theater & Film
UNM Women’s Basketball vs. Boise State 7:00 – 9:00pm The Pit
UNM Women’s Basketball faces off against Boise State. Tickets are free for students but must be acquired online.
Art & Music
Music from the Americas: Ben Roidl-Ward Keller Hall
7:30 – 8:45pm The series features music of all periods composed or performed by musicians born or residing in the American Continent. This concert features bassoonist Ben Roidl-Ward, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. $15 general admission, $10 seniors and UNM employees, and $5 students.
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin Popejoy Hall 7:30 – 8:30pm A tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph, starring a live band and supreme vocalists. Ticket prices range from $25-$79.
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Intramural Sports Scrimmage: Soccer Johnson Center 7:00 – 9:00pm Watch the Intramural Soccer teams face off against each other.
All day Join the African American Student Services at the New Mexico State Capitol.
Radical Queer Love Waffle
Breakfast UNM LGBTQ Resource Center 8:00 – 11:00am Join the LGBTQ+ Resource Center for some conversation and waffles. They will have vegan options available along with an opportunity to meet new people in your community.
PNMGC: Meet Your Pair
SUB, Louie’s Lounge 3:00 – 4:00pm Join PNMGC in finding your pair.
To Return To Community= Balikbayan Masquerade 606 Broadway Blvd NE 6:00 – 8:00pm
Celebration of the MFA Thesis Exhibition by Gabriel Hudson. Come ready for a semi-formal, fullygroovy night of dance and food to close out the show. Come with a mask, Halloween mask, health mask, or something of your own creation, and get ready to boogie.
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Fitz Hall 10:00 – 11:00am
Isabella Romano, Biomedical Science Graduate Program, presents “Virus-like Particle Based Vaccines Against Opioids.”
CMBD Seminar Series Fitz Hall, Room 303 12:00 – 1:00pm
Economics Seminar Economics Department, Room 1002 2:00 – 3:00pm Dr. Siobhan O’Keefe, Davidson College, presents.
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar
Centennial Engineering Center, Room 1041 3:30 – 4:30pm Sal Rodriguez, Sandia National Laboratories, presents “Recent Advances in Dimpled Surfaces for Enhanced Aerodynamics and Heat Transfer.”
Physics and Astronomy Colloquium PAIS, Room 1100 3:30 – 4:30pm Dr. Swati Singh, University of Delaware, presents.
Chemistry Seminar Clark Hall, Room 101 4:00 – 5:00pm Daniela Arias-Rotondo, Kalamazoo College, presents.
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10:00 – 11:00am Ortega Hall, LLC Movie Room Hosted by the Language Learning Center.
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Japanese Club SUB, Scholars Room 5:00 – 6:00pm Join this Language Learning Center group to learn more about Japanese language and culture.
East Asian Film Screening: The Wandering Earth (Chinese) Ortega Hall, LLC 10:00am – 12:00pm When the sun dies out, the people of Earth build giant thrusters to move the planet out of orbit and sail to a new star system. After 2,500 years, young people continue the fight for everyone’s survival.
East Asian Film Screening: The Wandering Earth II (Chinese) Ortega Hall, LLC 1:00 – 4:00pm When humans built huge engines on the surface of the earth to find a new home, they discovered that the road to the universe is perilous. In order to save earth, young people once again have to step forward to start a race against time.
SWFC: We Live In Time SUB, Theater 6:00 – 8:00pm Almut and Tobias are brought together by a surprise encounter that changes their lives. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of their unconventional love story. Sign-in at the movie.
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández Popejoy Hall
7:30 – 8:30pm Ballet Folklórico de México was founded in 1952 by Amalia Hernández to preserve Mexico’s traditional dances. The company presents choreography from the pre-Columbian era, Spanish colonial period, and revolutionary times. As one of Mexico’s premier dance companies, the group
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a selection of romantic music for the Valentine’s Day weekend. Tickets range from $35-$95.
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UNM Men’s Basketball vs. Utah State The Pit
2:00 – 4:00pm
UNM Men’s Basketball faces off against Utah State. Tickets are free for students but must be acquired online.
Art & Music
Film Screening: Sardina Guild Cinema 1:00 – 2:00pm
UNM Professor Kristina Jacobsen’s new documentary film, “From Sardina to New Mexico”, focuses on the study of traditional singing styles across Sardinia and includes footage and insights from the May 2024 study abroad class “Singing and Ethnography of the Mediterranean: Sardinia, Italy.”
UNM Fulbright scholar Diego Pani’s film “Mantenere” will follow. Tickets are free but must be acquired online.
Graduate Voice Recital
Keller Hall
6:00 – 7:00pm Amanda Porter, soprano, with Jim Harder, piano.
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SIX O SIX Studio, 606 Broadway Blvd SE
MFA Thesis Exhibition by Gabriel Hudson. This exhibition is a nontraditional book about what it’s been like growing up mix-cultured in the 21st century United States.
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference Exhibit Through March 14, 2025
Zimmerman Library, 3rd Floor Lobby
The exhibit will be 3 research posters and a digital display to promote the upcoming undergraduate research opportunity conference in April 2025.
Oaxaca Ingobernable: Aesthetics, Politics, and Art from Below
Through March 14, 2025
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
Oaxaca Ingobernable: Aesthetics, Politics, and Art from Below, explores subversive representations
of embodied resistance by Indigenous and Black Oaxacan communities in Mexico and the United States through collaborative artmaking practices and largescale relief prints, on view in the Hibben Center and Maxwell Museum of Anthropology.
Entangled Cultures: How Humans and Microbes Co-create through Fermentation
Through March 14, 2025
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
Entangled Cultures presents diverse global examples of traditional vessels used in the creation and consumption of fermented foods and beverages.
Sub Terra
Through March 15, 2025
716 Solano Dr NE Daneil Forest’s MFA Thesis exhibition. A walk through installation of 5 immersive works. 2 years in the making.
Seeding Radicle Futures
Through April 3, 2025
Center for Southwest Research, Frank Waters Room
This exhibition presents student and faculty artworks from the community-engaged art studio class called Seeding Radicle Futures. Featuring work by: Elena Bunker Ruiz, Daniela del mar, Simon Doane, Sachika Goel, Ellan Luna, Fin Martens, Lucy Osborn, Hannah Taylor, Jacob White, and Ruiqi Xu.
“Nothing Left for Me”: Federal Policy and the Photography of Milton Snow in Diné Bikéyah
Through May 3, 2025
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
This exhibition foregrounds Diné perspectives on the intersecting and ongoing legacies of both photography and American colonialism.
Graphic Art and Revolution: Latin American Posters 1968-2000
Through May 17, 2025
UNM Art Museum
This exhibition features materials produced in response to populist, anti-imperialist, and anti-dictatorial revolutionary and resistance movements from 1968 to 2000.
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Representing a range of nations and organizations, it includes prints created in Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Panama, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Cuba.
Legacy of Hip Hop: A Sonic Exploration
Through July 1, 2025
Honors College Forum, Spectra Gallery
Collaborative works from students in the Legacy of Hip Hop course, where creativity meets culture. Each group of students has designed an original album cover and produced a song, exploring the deep connections between visual art and music in hip-hop culture. Visitors can experience the full impact of these creations through a series of headphones, placed next to each album cover, allowing them to listen to the unique sounds that inspired the visual art.
Pelton & Jonson: The Transcendent 1930s
Ongoing exhibit
Raymond Jonson Gallery
Paintings, drawings, and archival materials from the UNM Art Museum collection to illustrate the aesthetic achievements and personal connections between American painters Agnes Pelton (1881-1961) and Raymond Jonson (1891-1982).
Ancestors Permanent Exhibit
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
Ancestors will lead you through those aspects of modern humanity that makes us unique and successful tracing the path of evolution through the past four million years.
People of the Southwest
Permanent Exhibit
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
The exhibition celebrates the cultural history of the Southwest, especially the close relationship southwestern people have had with the land around them. Through time, the connection between people and land has produced a deep spiritual bond that continues today in the daily life of many communities
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