Equity Kids

Kids' Juneteenth: Let's Talk About Identity
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: La Farge Library
Address: 1730 Llano Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Kids Ages 6-9, join Equity Kids for a special Juneteenth program where we will talk about identity and what it means to us. Our workshops feature fun and thought-provoking activities and discussions exploring different aspects of race for school-aged children and their families.

Children and their families will dive into the heart of Juneteenth and the inspiring story of Opal Lee. In this immersive learning hour, we will explore together how our unique heritages and cultural identities shape the holidays we celebrate. We’ll discover why Juneteenth is a massive milestone for every American and how the spirit of freedom connects us all.

Kids' Juneteenth: Let's Talk About Justice
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Main Library
Address: 145 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Kids Ages 10-12 join Equity Kids for a special Juneteenth program where we will talk about justice, what it means, and how it relates to the Juneteenth holiday. Our workshops feature fun and thought-provoking activities and discussions exploring different aspects of race for school-aged children and their families.

Ignite your inner activist in this interactive hour of discussion and discovery designed for the next generation of leaders. Drawing on the brave story of Opal Lee, we’ll dive into the importance of being a voice for justice and freedom for everyone in our communities, and why Juneteenth is a joyous holiday for all Americans to celebrate. We’ll discuss what equality, equity, and liberation mean in our own communities, and how we can turn inspiration into action.

Equity Kids is working with the next generation to explore ways of rejecting racism to make racial injustice a thing of the past. We accomplish this by creating racially and culturally diverse learning communities where children build cross-racial friendships while exploring race and culture.

Come celebrate Juneteenth with Equity Kids in Santa Fe, NM! This week we’re bringing Santa Fe families two free, action-packed workshops exploring the history, meaning, and joy behind the holiday. Through fun activities and thought-provoking discussions, children ages 6-9 and 10-12 will learn about the inspiring story of Opal Lee, and discover how our diverse cultural identities shape the holidays we celebrate. Made possible by the Santa Fe Public Library & Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Don't miss out! More information here: https://buff.ly/zWuMWN9

Events Calendar — Equity Kids Upcoming Events Jun 17 Kids' Juneteenth: Let's Talk About Identity Wednesday, June 17, 2026 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Santa Fe La Farge Library Community Room (map) Google Calendar ICS Children and their families will dive into the heart of Juneteenth and the inspiring story of Opal Lee. In this immersive...

Big news at Equity Kids! Join us in welcoming our new Program Director, Henry Aguayo! Here's what he shared:

"My clinical background in trauma-informed care has taught me that true equity is about more than access; it is about creating spaces where every child feels a genuine sense of safety and belonging. In this leadership role, I am excited to champion a 'healing-centered' approach to our programming."

Henry is hitting the ground running for our New Mexico Juneteenth workshops with the Santa Fe Public Library on June 17th and 18th. Please consider making a donation today to help cover our operational and material costs. More information about our upcoming workshops here: https://www.equitykids.org/events-calendar

This Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Equity Kids honors Patsy Mink, the first woman of color and first Asian-American woman elected to Congress. As the champion of Title IX, Mink revolutionized the American educational system by prohibiting sex-based discrimination and ensuring gender is not a barrier to opportunity. Her legacy of advocacy opened doors for generations of students, and by celebrating trailblazers like Mink, we at Equity Kids continue our commitment to shaping a more equitable and fair future for all children.

Today's a double celebration! 🧒📚 It’s Día de los niños (Children’s Day) and Día de los libros (Book Day)! Originating in Mexico in 1925, the celebration has also spread in libraries across the U.S. thanks to authors like Pat Mora who recognize the importance of reading, books and libraries in the lives of all children.

At Equity Kids, we love this day because it also emphasizes the importance of honoring each child's unique culture and home language in their development of language, cognitive, and literacy skills.

How can you celebrate your children today?
📖 Visit a library and borrow books!
🖼️ Attend free children's programs at your local library!
🎶 Read, talk, sing, write and play with them every day!

And share the bilingual picture book Book Fiesta! by Pat Mora with your little ones to teach them about this special day. https://buff.ly/gArqtt6

"Seeing the impact that it's created — our father-daughter relationship, being a Black dad and daughter — has really put into perspective how important representation is in what we do." Aura Valentina Simmons, aka Aura V, and her father, Harold Simmons II, made history at the Grammy's this year, with Aura V at 8 years old becoming the youngest person to ever win a Grammy award. Aura V and her father won best children's album for their music about inclusion, love, and positivity.

In "I Am Love, I Am Light," Aura sings, "I love myself, I love me."
"I like to sing about that because it's empowering," Aura said. "It gives hope to people."

Read more, and consider sharing these songs with your young ones: https://buff.ly/y4Y82BQ

Join the conversation - Equity Kids is seeking part-time Facilitators to lead group workshops for children (ages 4 and up) and adults in Austin, TX and Santa Fe, NM.

What you’ll do:
✅ Co-lead groups & workshops - training and curriculum provided!
✅ Build supportive spaces to allow exploration of sensitive topics around race and culture
✅ Evaluate group progress and challenges with peers and guidance of program director

The Details: • Commitment: ~3-5 hours/week per group. • Requirements: 18+, background check, reliable transport, and at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Bilingual (Eng/Span) is a huge plus!

To apply: Send your resume to [email protected]. Subject line: “Austin Group Facilitator Job” or “New Mexico Group Facilitator Job”

For more information, visit: https://www.equitykids.org/get-involved

Stitching history, resilience, and justice into every thread. 🧵✨

Did you know that the original Freedom Quilting Bee was born in 1966 as an outgrowth of the Civil Rights Movement? In Wilcox County, Alabama, Black families were being evicted and losing their jobs simply for registering to vote. In the face of this injustice, a group of courageous women turned their artistry into an economic engine. Although the original cooperative didn't survive into the 21st century, Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy carries on their mission by:

✅ Preserving the history of these "odds-beating" women and men
✅ Creating economic opportunities for a new generation of artisans
✅ Providing community solutions like internet access and voter registration

Equity Kids honors the quilters of the Bee for teaching us that art is activism, and legacy is something we build together. Learn more about their journey: fqblegacy.org

Your content skills have the power to reach parents, partners, and donors who care about kids.
We're looking for a Social Media Intern to help us tell the Equity Kids story one post, reel, and caption at a time.

You'll grow your skills in nonprofit communications, content strategy, and community engagement while working alongside a team committed to racial justice for the next generation.

This is an unpaid volunteer position. What we can offer is meaningful work, real portfolio experience, and a community that's doing this with intention.

If that speaks to you, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Feel free to include a portfolio, writing samples, or design work — anything that shows how you tell a story.

Equity Kids' latest newsletter just dropped, and this one's a real treat! In this issue we revisit one of our pilot program participants from 2020, Jaleah Bell, who is now a sophomore in high school and continues to be inspired by her experience with Equity Kids. You'll also get to meet some of the folks who make our work possible, and learn about some of the exciting program opportunities we have to look forward to this year. https://buff.ly/xDbIj1C