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Look, Learn and Live Racial Justice: Week 12
12/8/20
This week’s edition of the “Look, Learn and Live Racial Justice” email series includes images of Black Lives Matter wall murals from around the nation. It provides an introduction to Teresa A. Carson, the President/CEO of African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, as well as a guide to Black-owned restaurants you can support this holiday season through the purchase of gift cards or pick-up orders. Enjoy!
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​​LOOK: “33 Powerful Black Lives Matter Murals” a photo essay in The Verge by Amelia Holowaty Krales and Vjeran Pavic
https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/5/21304985/black-lives-matter-murals-round-up-artists

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LEARN: Read about the mission of Greater Albuquerque’s African American Chamber of Commerce lead by President/CEO, Teresa A. Carson.
https://aagacc.org/presidents-letter/

LIVE IT: Support Black-owned restaurants with the purchase of gift cards or take out. Kara kindly compiled this list of Albuquerque establishments from various sources to tempt your taste buds with a taste of the south, sweet treats and international cuisine. This is not a comprehensive list of all Black-owned restaurants (please share any missing from this list). Please visit the website and check for updates on hours and operations.
 
A Taste of the Carribean - 2720 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (takeout, delivery)
Bobbi's Homestyle Catering  - 505-385-0963 (catering)
Chello Grill – 5010 Cutler Ave. Unit A *505-881-2299 (takeout, delivery)
Fifty/Fifty Coffee House & Pub – 2122 Central Ave. SE * 505-639-4334 (catering)
K'Lynn's Southern & Cajun Fusion  - 4300 Ridgecrest Dr SE Ste. O, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 * (505) 453-3068 (takeout, catering)
Mr. Powdrell's Barbecue  - 5209 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 * (505) 345-8086 (takeout)
Nexus Brewery & Restaurant  4730 Pan American Freeway East, NE Suite D * (505) 242-4100 (takeout, delivery)
Pizza 9  4000 Louisiana NE *505-883-6463 (takeout)
P'tit Louis Bistro - 3218 Silver Ave, UNM *505-314-1110 – order online (takeout, delivery)
Q's Cakes & Sweets Boutique - 2720 Central Ave SE D, Albuquerque, NM 87106 * (505) 514-6775 (takeout, delivery)
Revel Burger - 4720 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 * (505) 303-4700 (takeout, delivery)
Talking Drums African & Carribean Grill - 1606 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 * (505) 792-3221 (takeout)
 

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