Black History Author’s Series – “Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen”
JOIN SAAACAM’s CEO Deborah Omowale Jarmon on February 26th in conversation with investigative journalist Cheryl W. Thompson as they discuss her book, “Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen”, a presentation by The San Antonio Book Festival.
This important book explores the stories of 27 Black pilots from the Tuskegee Airmen who disappeared during World War II, exploring the racism they faced, the reasons for their loss, and the lasting impact on their families who often received little to no closure from the military.
Thompson, the daughter of a Tuskegee Airman, uses extensive research and interviews to bring these forgotten heroes and their unsolved grief to light. She teaches investigative reporting as an associate professor at George Washington University and serves as board president of Investigative Reporters and Editors, a 6,100-member organization whose mission is to improve the quality of investigative journalism.
Venue Location: TPR’s Malú and Carlos Alvarez Theater, 321 W. Commerce, SATX 78205
PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE CITY TOWER PARKING GARAGE located at 60 N. Flores St., where parking will be validated post-event for the first 150 attendees.
Doors open at 6:00pm, and the program begins at 6:30pm.
This event is FREE, but registration is required to reserve your seat. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase on-site while quantities last.
This event is part of the SAAACAM Black History Author’s Series, which is a quarterly event dedicated to showcasing authors whose works illuminate the stories, culture, and experiences of Black life in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Through readings, discussions, and community dialogue, the series highlights the richness of local Black history while fostering deeper understanding and appreciation of its impact on our shared heritage.
SABF unites readers and writers in a celebration of books and the essential ideas and issues they raise. In their Get Lit series, they build community at year-round events, featuring an author and their new book in conversations with a respected figure in San Antonio.
