I had a few conversations, made a few keynote speeches and a wrote a few new poems during the pandemic. Here’s an inventory. As always I appreciate your ears, eyes and time.
March 27th, 2020 Fusion Forum Podcast (Episode 2)
Laurie Thomas is a Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Chair of FUSION. She is a professional actor, director, writer, educator, and host of FUSION Forum Podcast. Laurie talks with poet, educator, actor, musician and Deputy Director for the City of Albuquerque's Cultural Services Department, Hakim Bellamy, about the city's strategies for sustaining Albuquerque's artists and arts organizations during the pandemic. They also take on the creative process of poetry, Hakim's earliest storytelling, his love for the Southwest, and his experience with Annie Baker's play The Antipodes.
June 20th, 2020 Cafecito con Colón
The pandemic also inspired Colón to start a daily Facebook feed called “Cafecito de Colón,” because he missed daily contact with others. “I’m anxious because I’m used to hugging and shaking hands with 150-200 people a day.” He describes his use of technology to connect New Mexicans during this crisis as his “extrovert therapy.” Every day at 9 a.m., you can log on to his Facebook page and hear him interview guests ranging from NM Representative Abbas Akhil, who discussed the Muslim holiday of Ramadan, to Brian Blalock, head of the Children Youth and Families Department, who talked about the state’s efforts to protect children. The episode that earned some 2,000 views featured NM Lt. Governor Howie Morales. He also uses his Facebook platform to promote other organizations who are doing their part to support their fellow New Mexicans. All 47 episodes are available at any time.
June 29th, 2020 Theory of Change Podcast
Communities worldwide have been pushing for systemic change and transforming our social structures toward justice. Conversations about race and injustice can be transformative, liberating and hostile. This episodes includes a panel conversation on the nature of these conversations and how to enhance how we can have more productive dialogues on race and justice.
Dr. Jessica Tyler: An Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University, the Coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, and owns a private practice primarily working with adults and trauma. Her expertise ranges from crisis counseling, working with veterans and their dependents, suicide prevention and treatment, and social networking and its impact on psychological & social wellbeing.
Hakim Belamy: The Deputy Director of the Cultural Services Department for the City of Albuquerque. Hakim was the Inaugural Poet Laureate for the City of Albuquerque (2012-2014). In 2012 he published his first collection of poetry, SWEAR, and it landed him the Working Class Studies Tillie Olsen Award for Literature in 2012. Bellamy has held adjunct faculty positions at UNM and the Institute of American Indian Arts.
Dr. Nancy Thacker: An Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Auburn University and National Certified Counselor. Her research focus is centered on examining the ways in which culture, systemic oppression, and issues of power and privilege impact mental health and wellbeing. She applies this focus within two topic areas: theory and praxis of grief counseling, and the professional development of counselors and educators.
Dr. Linwood Vereen: Dr. Vereen's work focuses on humanism as a central tenet of professional counseling, existentialism, Black existentialism, humor in counseling, clinical supervisor development, group dynamics, and mindfulness. He has held various leadership positions with the field of Professional Counseling and Counselor Education and is currently the editor for the Journal of Humanistic Counseling
Audio Engineer Daniel Reza
Music By The Passion HiFi
www.thepassionhifi.com
July 3rd, 2020 Ethics Now Podcast (Episode 9)
EthicsNOW was born of the desire to serve the public during these historic times. The world has always been full of ethical questions…but many are coming to the forefront and new questions are arising. As an advocacy, research and education organization, we have been involved in the push for an enhanced ethical culture in government and public life. We felt the need and ability to provide a forum dedicated to discussing the ethical issues that are arising for everyone in this time. With knowledgeable and experienced guests joining the host, programs will run the gamut from discussions on the ethics of campaigning and holding elections; medical ethics (from both patient and hospital point of view); the ethics of public agencies continuing to provide essential services (courts, city government, prisons, etc.); to the ethical concerns of small and large businesses with regard to employees and the public.
July 10, 2020 High School Daze Podcast (Season 1, Episode 9)
A podcast about Art & High School hosted by Rene Palomares. High school is a place that makes AND breaks us. Hear from a variety of artists about their experience during those crucial teen years that has made them who they are today.
August 26th, 2020 Humanities NOW: According to Hakim Bellamy!
Join NM Humanities for our weekly Starting Conversations livestream. On August 26th, Starting Conversations welcomes poet and Deputy Director of the Cultural Services Department Hakim Bellamy for a uniquely personal look at life, art, and politics in today's Albuquerque. Watch the stream live here on our Youtube page.
November 30th, 2020 Theory of Change Podcast
Reclaiming Your Narrative: Storytellers As Stewards of Community Episode 51 features poets Mercedez Holtry and Hakim Bellamy. Both are renown artists, teachers and writers. We talk about storytelling and contemporary struggles for space in the dominant narrative. We stress the value of expression and listening as communal and integral to our wellness.
To hear more from Mercedez and Hakim check out the resources below.
https://humansofnewmexico.com/2017/01/11/mercedez-holtry/
https://hakimbe.com http://www.beyondpoetryink.com
Audio Engineer Daniel Reza
Music By The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com
January 1st, 2021 smARTalk (Episode 2)
Community Publishing is excited to announce our new weekly program, smARTalk! Sponsored by the leader in podcasting, Spotify’s Anchor FM and hosted by Author-Educator-Media Personality-Community Organizer Alex Paramo, smARTalk is a hybrid Podcast / Live Stream show where we invite “Guest Stars” – Film Industry professionals: Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers etc to discuss and help provide progressive solutions for issues that are pressing in our society at-large. Additionally we will be “Featuring” local visual artists, musicians, writers and local business owners to discuss their latest endeavors! Focusing on finding progressive-minded solutions to our most pressing issues, smARTalk promises to bring attention to the unique New Mexico Arts industry which originates from an diverse blend of Native American, Hispanic and new arrivals into the state, that is exclusive to the Land of Enchantment.
February 5th, 2021 New Mexico in Focus: A Moment for The Poets | Amanda Gorman Performs at Super Bowl LV
In this special episode of New Mexico in Focus, host Gene Grant talks to New Mexico Poets about the power of the spoken word in light of inaugural poet Amanda Gorman's performance at Super Bowl LV. Albuquerque Poets Laureate Hakim Bellamy and Jessica Helen Lopez join us, along with state Poet Laureate Levi Romero. The group talk about the power of language, and what they expect from Gorman's performance on the nation's biggest stage. #AmandaGorman
February 8th, 2021 Where’s Your Heart Live
Today we discuss "What Now? Continuing the Fight" with special guests, Jason Carter, Rhonda Crowder, and Hakim Bellamy.
Where’s Your Heart: Championing vulnerability as a core human strength.
NEW TIME! 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM MT / 5:00 PM PT
Hosted by Royce E TevisTownes and Teresa Robinson
https://linktr.ee/Wheresyourheart.live
#wheresyourheartlive #vulnerability #strength #education #discussion #space #understanding #goals #newmexico #albuquerque #nmtrue #blisseffectofficial
April 18th, 2021 Bookworks Poetry Month Feature
Hakim Bellamy, Albuquerque's first poet laureate reads from his work, published and unpublished.
May 15th 2021 Virtual Lemonade: Bonus Tracks
Virtual LemonAid will showcase the extraordinary talent of northern New Mexico to raise support for Covid-19 relief funds. Singers, poets, actors, filmmakers, dancers and performers will all come together to assemble a free show streaming across social media channels and public television. 20% of all funds raised during the screenings will be split evenly between participating artists. The remaining 80% will be divided between the All Together New Mexico Fund and the Santa Fe County Connect Fund. Both funds will be used to address immediate needs of New Mexicans affected by the Covid-19 crisis.
May 15th, 2021 “Our Town” A capella
Poem by Hakim Bellamy performed live May 15th on http://enchantment.tv.
July 23rd, 2021 (New Mexico PBS) The Awakening: Poetry for Black Lives
Adding their voices to the chorus of Black Lives, Albuquerque Poets Hakim Bellamy, Charles Simon and Marilyn Pettes Hill hope to awaken America to the racism it has slept on for far too long.
July 27th, 2021 City Alive/Albuquerque Will Thrive Again - COVID-19 Recovery, Creatives and Entrepreneurs
Albuquerque stands together. We will thrive again. We are united. Poem and performance by Hakim Bellamy, Albuquerque's inaugural poet laureate.
August 17th, 2020 UNM Freshman Family Day
UNM welcomed its new Lobos with a first-of-its-kind virtual welcome celebration. Freshman Day was held Sunday, Aug. 16 and featured the “Lobo Launch” ceremony. It was the virtual edition of the Freshman Convocation Ceremony, held every fall in Popejoy Hall. The half hour Lobo Launch celebration can be viewed in its entirety by clicking here. The virtual celebration allowed UNM to celebrate its new and returning students while maintaining safe and responsible social distancing practices. It also enabled families across the state, country and world to join together to help Lobos launch their college journey. Hundreds tuned in to watch, while many more engaged with the social media posts by asking questions. Click here to see the performances given from groups across the University. The online event featured appearances from University, athletic, and community leaders. There was also be a panel discussion for parent and other events on Facebook and Instagram. Throughout the day leading up to the event, UNM social media channels featured special performances, activities and welcome videos to help generate school spirit and a sense of community.
October 10, 2020 Virtual Civic Saturday
At Citizen University, we believe that a strong democracy relies on strong citizens. Come build those citizen muscles with us at our next Virtual Civic Saturday on Youtube Live and join for Civic Circles afterward on Zoom. Civic Saturday encourages us to reflect with others around our common civic purpose, challenges us to consider how we are living up to the American creed, and inspires us to live like citizens now and in the future. In this moment where gathering in large groups is not possible for the safety of our community, Citizen University invites us to maintain our rituals and strengthen our collective civic health with a Virtual Civic Saturday. This Civic Saturday is hosted by Citizen University.
November 14th, 2020 New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence | Nursing Excellence Awards
Since 2005, the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence has had the honor of hosting the New Mexico Nursing Excellence Awards. This annual awards ceremony recognizes excellence in nursing practice and honors nurses for the contributions they make to their organizations, communities, and to our state. Created by nurses for nurses, the Nursing Excellence Awards have honored over 2,500 New Mexico nurse nominees since we began. Proceeds from the Nursing Excellence Awards support the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence and its mission.
January 16th, 2021 Virtual Civic Saturday
Civic Saturday is a civic ritual — a place to come together in civic community, be inspired and encouraged to reflect and connect, and create new civic traditions that are joyful and communal.
On January 16, we joined together on Zoom to name our hopes and fears, figure out what it means to be part of a coalition for democracy, and—as usual—were moved to tears by song, sermon, and poetry.
Tune in to the video for live music, poetry, and civic scripture—and a civic sermon from Eric Liu.
This Civic Saturday is hosted by Citizen University.
January 18th, 2021 MLK Day of Service at Amy Biehl High School
