Join us for a powerful and illuminating lecture series with Dr. Timothy E. Nelson, author of Blackdom, New Mexico: The Significance of the Afro-Frontier (1900-1930), as he uncovers the nearly forgotten story of Blackdom—a bold Afrotopian experiment in liberation, land ownership, and Black self-determination at the turn of the 20th century.
Through deep historical research and newly uncovered primary sources, Dr. Nelson reframes Blackdom’s story—not as a lost dream, but as part of a dynamic legacy of Black colonization and Afro-Frontier settlement in the American Southwest. Learn how thirteen Black men, inspired by a vision of freedom beyond the reach of Jim Crow, built a township rooted in faith, community, and ambition—one that would eventually evolve into an oil boomtown and leave behind a rich, complex legacy.
Part 2 Blackdom Lost Year (1903 - 1909) (30 minutes)
Blackdom’s history can be divided into three eras that span about a decade. The first period of the lost years highlights the complexity of transition from ideology to a tangible means of expression. Included in this section, Dr. Nelson will introduce Madame (Mattie) Mittie Moore Wilson and Blackdom’s Revival.
Don’t miss this opportunity to reclaim and reconnect with this vibrant chapter of New Mexico and Black American history.
Hosted by the ACLU of New Mexico Black Donor Network
