Spend 100 minutes on the beautiful San Antonio River learning about the African American history that has shaped the center of the city. Together we explore: African Americans in local politics Education Churches Neighborhoods Businesses Culture
SAAACAM is partnering with Starbucks, TaskUs and the Junior League of San Antonio for their first backpack and book giveaway. SAAACAM will also unveil its Little Lending Library. Visitors will be able to get a book and donate a book 7 days a week. This is a free event, however registration is required. Register today!
Bring your family and friends to enjoy movies under the stars on the beautiful San Antonio River. A discussion plus Q and A will follow the film. Unique food truck fare is available. The 24th is based on the true story of the Houston riot of 1917. The film features an African-American military regiment that is called the 24th in Houston, Texas. Despite their military service, the African-American soldiers are subjected to racial discrimination by the all white police force in Houston as well as from the local white people in Houston. The constant racial discrimination leads to a resistance...
Join us as for a 100 minute cruise of the beautiful San Antonio River. We will explore San Antonio's rich Black history as it relates to the center of the city.
Bring the family, visit the food truck court and watch a movie. Hero is a word we often hear in the world of sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. 42 tells the story of two men -- the great Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) and the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers manager Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) -- whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Rickey signed Robinson to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. Facing racism from every side, Robinson demonstrated tremendous courage...
We are excited to announce our partnership with neighboring Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair Park (next to The Magik Theater). Join us as we read "Sulwe" by Lupita Nyong'o. After the story, our listeners will engage in activities and EACH listener will receive a copy of Sulwe to add to their library! Sulwe explores the issue of stereotyping in kid-friendly way! Put your listening ears on and join us Tuesday morning. Admission is free but be sure to register to ensure we have enough books!
You are cordially invited to the African-Latinx Community Focus Group! SAAACAM and Our Lady of the Lake have partnered to find the stories of the underrepresented African-Latinx Community. If you have a story you want to be told, please join us on October 22nd, at 6:30 PM. This event is virtual. Registration is not necessary. If you have more questions, please contact Claudia Espinosa via email at curator@saaacam.org
Let’s talk about stereotypes. How can we learn to look at things with a clear and unbiased view? Does it really matter? Join us on Monday, October 25th with our Race Ed student hosts, Torry Sledge, and Dr. Sunita Punjabi as we discuss the pitfalls and avoidance of stereotypes. This event is FREE! Registration is required: Middle School: https://bit.ly/MSOctRaceEd2022
Let’s talk about stereotypes. How can we learn to look at things with a clear and unbiased view? Does it really matter? Join us on Monday, October 25th with our Race Ed student hosts, Torry Sledge, and Dr. Sunita Punjabi as we discuss the pitfalls and avoidance of stereotypes. This event is FREE! Registration is required: High School: https://bit.ly/HSOctRaceEd2022
Join us as we read “I’m New Here” by Anne Sibley O’Brien in conjunction with our partners with neighboring Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair Park. Young readers from all backgrounds will appreciate this touching story about the assimilation of three immigrant students in a supportive school community.” Join our conversation as we learn about the importance of inclusion and acceptance. Admission is free but be sure to register to ensure we have enough books! Register Here: https://bit.ly/Nov2021Storytime
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