Join us on the beautiful San Antonio River for a 100 minute cruise exploring San Antonio 's Black History and the holiday lights that adorn the Riverwalk.  Our trip starts at La Villita, we travel north 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 boat tour without prior approval.

Three professions ushered former slaves from poverty to the American dream: preacher,  teacher, and undertaker. Now, renowned embalmer James Bryant puts his faith in a new generation to continue  the legacy of Black funeral homes in San Antonio, TX. However his young intern, Clarence Pierre, is conflicted  about his commitment due to the judgment he receives as a gay man in the African American community.   Join the conversation immediately following the film with local Black undertakers.   ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state...

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. 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 boat tour without prior approval.

Prior to his appointment to United States Supreme Court Thurgood Marshall worked as a lawyer for the NAACP. This one man play starring Lawrence Fishburne tells the story of his role in the civil rights movement and the people that influenced him. Immediately following the film, join the discussion with San Antonio Black Lawyers.   ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!     

In just a few decades after the end of enslavement, Black Americans were able to amass millions of acres of farmland. Today, approximately 90% of that land is no longer in Black hands. Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land is a stirring documentary from Executive Producer Al Roker and Emmy-nominated Director Eternal Polk that explores the legacy of black farming in America, land use and loss, and how landowners are reclaiming their agricultural rights and creating paths to generational wealth. This screening is in partnership with Sustainable G's Inc. Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel...