Black History Film Series July – She Did That

The Little Carver 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm. "She Did That." offers an intimate peek inside the lives of four Black women who continuously raise the glass ceiling for future generations. The film features vulnerable conversations with four change agents - Luvvie Ajayi (NYT best-selling author), Lisa Price (founder, Carol's Daughter), Melissa Butler (founder, The Lip Bar) and Tonya Rapley (founder, My Fab Finance.) Their powerful testimonies as to how grit and perseverance set the stage for success reminds audiences that Black women are indeed bosses in business, embarking on their own ventures...

August Story Time in the Park “The Reflection In Me”

Hemisfair 434 S. Alamo Street, San Antonio

Join us every first Tuesday for story time at Hemisfair.  Each month young explorers learn and play around the theme of being different while being included.  A short story is shared followed by a hands-on learning activity. This month's book is "The Reflection In Me" by Marc Colagiovanni. The book is a story of self-love that teaches children that their physical layer is just that -- one layer -- and below it lies a rich tapestry of attributes that make them unique and wonderful! We look forward to seeing you in the park!

Black History Film Series August – My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage

The Little Carver 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm.   "My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage" explores the politics, culture and history of African American hair. Is there such a thing as "Good and Bad" hair? The film uses the evolution of black hairstyles as a touchstone to address the broader struggle of African American people in their search for social control, identity and economic independence. Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel discussion.   ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

September Story Time in the Park “Dream Big, Little One”

Hemisfair 434 S. Alamo Street, San Antonio

Join us every first Tuesday for story time at Hemisfair.  Each month young explorers learn and play around the theme of being different while being included.  A short story is shared followed by a hands-on learning activity. This month's book is "Dream Big, Little One" by Vashti Harrison. The book is a story featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history. We look forward to seeing you in the park!

Black History Film Series September – On These Grounds

The Little Carver 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm. A viral video shows a white policeman throwing a Black teenager from her school desk. One woman helps the girl, faces the officer, and dismantles the system. Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel discussion.   ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

October Story Time in the Park “Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment”

Hemisfair 434 S. Alamo Street, San Antonio

Join us every first Tuesday for story time at Hemisfair.  Each month young explorers learn and play around the theme of being different while being included.  A short story is shared followed by a hands-on learning activity. This month's book is "Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment". The book tells the story of a young girl and her family, whose trip to a museum becomes an extraordinary moment. We look forward to seeing you in the park!

Black History Film Series October – The Green Book: Guide To Freedom

Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

Join SAAACAM, SABIFF 2024, UTSA, Green Book Global, and Culture Travels Magazine as we screen and then discuss "The Green Book: Guide To Freedom". (TV-PG)(2019)(60 mins). Doors open at 6pm for light refreshments, and the film begins at 226 N. Hackberry in the Jo Long Theater at 6:30pm. This TV movie, written and directed by Yoruba Richen, takes a deeper look into the real story of Victor H. Green's "The Negro Motorist Green Book" during the Jim Crow era and beyond. In the 1930s, a black postal carrier from Harlem named Victor H. Green published a book that was part...

Black History River Tour, departs at 1:45pm

SAAACAM at La Villita 218 South Presa, San Antonio

Join us for a tour on the beautiful San Antonio River for a 100 minute cruise exploring San Antonio 's Black History along the Riverwalk.  Our trip starts by meeting at 218 S. Presa in La Villita. Please arrive at 218 S. Presa 30-45 minutes ahead of the boat departure time. We then travel through history on a north route through the Museum Reach to the Pearl then back downtown to the Alamo, Convention Center and back to La Villita.  You will be surprised at the continued African American influence in San Antonio. No professional video or photography allowed on the...

“The Bias Inside Us” Panel Discussion at TPR

Texas Public Radio 321 W. Commerce Street, San Antonio

Help us unravel "The Bias Inside Us", which is the much anticipated Smithsonian Institute traveling exhibit which will be hosted right here in San Antonio! Join SAAACAM at Texas Public Radio (321 W. Commerce) on Monday, October 14th as we hold a lively panel discussion that will raise awareness about the science and history of bias, and what we as our community can do about it. "The Bias Inside Us" traveling exhibit is a community engagement project and exhibition and its goal is to help people understand and counter their implicit biases and build capacity in communities through resources to...

Members Only Reception for Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit : The Bias Inside Us

St. Philip's College - Cybersecurity Innovations Center 1801 Martin Luther King Drive, San Antonio

SAAACAM Members are invited to this exclusive preview of the Smithsonian Institute's traveling exhibit "The Bias Inside Us" on Friday October 18, 2024 at 6pm at St. Philip's College - Campus Center Heritage Room. Attendance is FREE, but SAAACAM membership is required to attend this event. Lite bites will be available to our members, who will be captivated by this interactive exhibit. "The Bias Inside Us" invites visitors to challenge their inherent bias and create conversations around overcoming systemic problems of inequality. The exhibit will have its official public opening in San Antonio on October 19th through November 17th at...