The film chronicles the story behind hundreds of civil rights activists called Freedom Riders  that challenged racial segregation in American interstate transportation during the Civil Rights Movement. The  activists traveled together in small interracial groups and sat wherever they chose on buses and trains to compel  equal access to terminal restaurants and waiting rooms. They brought the ongoing practice of racial segregation  in the southern United States to national attention. Stay after the movie to engage in a rich discussion about the cost of freedom. Mr. MacArthur Cotton, a 1961 Freedom Rider is our guest panelist. MacArthur Cotton was born...

Judas and the Black Messiah is a 2021 American biographical crime drama film  about the betrayal of Fred Hampton (played by Daniel Kaluuya), chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black  Panther Party in late-1960s Chicago, by William O'Neal (played by LaKeith Stanfield), an FBI informant. Jesse  Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Lil Rel Howery, Algee Smith, Dominique  Thorne, and Martin Sheen also star. The film is directed and produced by Shaka King, who wrote the screenplay  with Will Berson, based on a story by the pair and Kenny and Keith Lucas. An enlightening discussion about San Antonio's...

The Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Marching Band Culture is the first and  only feature documentary to document, research, and share in rich detail the history of the marching band  culture infused with the personal stories from HBCU Marching Band alumni spanning 70 years. Do you love marching bands? Stay after the film for the conversation with local band directors and band alumni. This event is also an opportunity to partner with SAAACAM as we raise money to support the Sam Houston High School Marching Band in their efforts to purchase uniforms, equipment, and fulfill any academic needs....

Join us for a symposium discussing the history of self emancipated freedom fighters and the journey to Mexico. The program includes: Dr. Mekala Audain,  Associate Professor of 19th Century US History and African American History at The College of New Jersey Dr. Maria Hammack, Assistant Professor African American History at The Ohio State University The National Park Service, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom San Antonio Missions, UNESCO World Heritage Site Sandra Ogogor & Jadyn Evans with a presentation on freedom seekers in San Antonio Shelby Cook & Roselyn Mena share their ongoing research on an African American cemetery in...

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.

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!