The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm.   Lab technician Vivien Thomas (1910-1985) an African-American without a college degree, is a gifted mechanic and tool-maker with hands splendidly adept at surgery. In 1941, cardiologist Alfred Blalock (1899-1964) and Thomas take on the challenge of blue babies and invent bypass surgery. In defiance of custom and Jim Crow, Blalock brings Thomas into the surgery to advise him, but when Life Magazine and kudos come, Thomas is excluded. Will he receive his due? Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel discussion....

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 "My Food, Your Food, Our Food" by Emma Carlson Berne. We all like different food, but everybody needs to eat! How are we alike and different? Find out in "My food, Your food, Our food." We look forward to seeing you in the park!

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 doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm.   The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 mobilizes a treasure trove of 16mm material shot by Swedish filmmakers, after languishing in a basement of a TV station for 30 years, into an irresistible mosaic of images, music, and narration chronicling the evolution one of our nation's most indelible turning points, the Black Power movement. Featuring candid interviews with the movement's most explosive revolutionary minds, including Angela Davis, Bobby Seale, Stokely Carmichael, and Kathleen Cleaver, the film explores the community, people and radical ideas of the movement....

"Echoes of Resilience: Art and Activism" invites you to an unforgettable evening where art meets social impact. This one-of-a-kind, multi-disciplinary exhibit and performance series brings together San Antonio’s most dynamic artists of color to explore themes of race, resilience, and legacy through powerful creative expression. Join us on Tuesday, December 10, at the historic Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry Street, San Antonio. Doors open at 6 pm. Be captivated by visual art, music, dance, and spoken word from our 2024 artists in residence, including: Amalia Ortiz Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson Anel I. Flores Veronica Castillo Briana Blueitt David Zamora...

The Texas Kidney Foundation presents an exclusive red carpet event celebrating the premiere of the heartwarming holiday movie, The Christmas Chain. This exclusive event is part of the Texas Kidney Foundation’s HOPE edutainment series, a groundbreaking initiative blending entertainment and advocacy to raise awareness about kidney health and the life-saving power of living kidney transplantation. The premiere of The Christmas Chain, a heartwarming and impactful film that debunks myths about organ donation, is just the beginning. With a Black transplant recipient, a Hispanic donor, and powerful interracial exchanges, this film highlights the truth: "All kidneys are pink." This is not just...

Join us at 3:00pm on our back patio at 218 S. Presa for a delightful array of holiday refreshments prior to our boat's departure! After refreshments, our boat trip will begin in La Villita on the beautiful San Antonio River for a 90 minute cruise exploring San Antonio 's Black History and the holiday lights that adorn the Riverwalk. We will then travel north through the Museum Reach to the Pearl and 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...

Join SAAACAM and Mrs. Arndrea Waters King for a meet and greet and book signing at Tryst. Kitchen + Cocktails on Saturday January 18th for her newly released book titled "What Is My Legacy?" The book focuses on realizing a new dream of connection, love, and fulfillment. Limited copies are available! Tickets to this event include a signed copy of Mrs. Waters King's book, a photo op with the author, and light bites. Tickets are required for entry! Doors open at 4pm at Tryst. Kitchen + Cocktails, 1915 Broadway Suite # 111. PARKING IS FREE in Parking Garage next to...

Join SAAACAM and Arndrea Waters King at The Carver Library, 3350 E. Commerce on Sunday January 19th at 11am for A MEET AND GREET and a signed copy of the new book "What Is My Legacy".   Arndrea Waters King is an advocate, thought leader, and uniter in the movement for peace, justice, and equity. She gained significant experience working within the anti-hate movement at the Center for Democratic Renewal, an organization founded and headed by Dr. C.T. Vivian, a lieutenant of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During her tenure, Arndrea organized the first National Conference on Hate Crimes and...