Holidays on Houston Street

Kress-Grant Building 305-315 E. Houston Street, San Antonio

Downtown comes alive as we celebrate the holidays in front of our new home at 305 E. Houston Street, San Antonio 78205. SAAACAM celebrates the holiday in GRAND fashion with our special guest, the Haus of Glitter.  Christmas carols, a dance party, performances by the San Antonio Ballet School, Divas of Eastwood, Art Noire, and more.  Kente Santa provides space for our loved ones to share their Christmas wishes.  Holiday activities for everyone young at heart and more.  We are excited to share the holidays with you at our space on Houston Street!

Holidays on Houston Street

Kress-Grant Building 305-315 E. Houston Street, San Antonio

Downtown comes alive as we celebrate the holidays in front of our new home at 305 E. Houston Street, San Antonio 78205. SAAACAM celebrates the holiday in GRAND fashion with our special guest, the Haus of Glitter.  Christmas carols, a dance party, performances by the San Antonio Ballet School, Divas of Eastwood, Art Noire, and more.  Kente Santa provides space for our loved ones to share their Christmas wishes.  Holiday activities for everyone young at heart and more.  We are excited to share the holidays with you at our space on Houston Street!

Kwanzaa Celebration Kujichagulia: SONGS OF DETERMINATION

The Witte Museum 3801 Broadway, San Antonio

Join SAAACAM (San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum) at the Witte Museum for a Kwanzaa Celebration on Wed. Dec. 27th 4-6pm with special guests, The Haus of Glitter Dance Company! To celebrate Kujichagulia - to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves - we will inviting families to bring objects that represent your family's past, present, or future to share a story about you + your family. The Haus of Glitter will also be holding space for a song workshop to share musical heritage from the African Diaspora and their creative practice.  Space is...

March with SAAACAM on MLK Day

Frost Bank Center 1 Frost Bank Center Drive, San Antonio

Join us on this historic day as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  His work for peace, justice, eradicating poverty and civil rights has made an indelible mark on our community. We will meet in the Frost Bank Center Parking Lot for tail gate continental breakfast, board the bus and head to the march. See you there!

Black History Film Series January – Gaining Ground: The Fight For Black Land

The Little Carver 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

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...

Black History Film Series February – How Does It Feel To Be A Problem?

The Little Carver 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

This film traces the phenomenon of othering in America, how marginalized groups of people are mistreated in a nation that allegedly cares about justice and equality. Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel discussion.   ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Celebrating the Legacy of Excellence at IKEA

IKEA Live Oak is highlighting our Legacy of Excellence awards and the awardees the month of February.  Stop in the IKEA Restaurant to see the legacy of Dr. G.J. Starnes and Dr. Dianna Burns Banks, Mary Lillian Andrews and Tommy Calvert Sr., Hattie Briscoe and the Honorable Yolanda Huff, G.J. Sutton and Oliver Hill. On the weekends children can engage in hands-on-activities and storytelling.

Celebrating the Legacy of Excellence at IKEA

IKEA Live Oak is highlighting our Legacy of Excellence awards and the awardees the month of February.  Stop in the IKEA Restaurant to see the legacy of Dr. G.J. Starnes and Dr. Dianna Burns Banks, Mary Lillian Andrews and Tommy Calvert Sr., Hattie Briscoe and the Honorable Yolanda Huff, G.J. Sutton and Oliver Hill. On the weekends children can engage in hands-on-activities and storytelling.

Celebrating the Legacy of Excellence at IKEA

IKEA Live Oak is highlighting our Legacy of Excellence awards and the awardees the month of February.  Stop in the IKEA Restaurant to see the legacy of Dr. G.J. Starnes and Dr. Dianna Burns Banks, Mary Lillian Andrews and Tommy Calvert Sr., Hattie Briscoe and the Honorable Yolanda Huff, G.J. Sutton and Oliver Hill. On the weekends children can engage in hands-on-activities and storytelling.