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!
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. We look forward to seeing you in the park!
Join us at 4:00pm 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 us in a lively discussion and Q&A session with nationally acclaimed authors Dr. William Darity and A. Kirsten Mullen as they discuss their latest book "The Black Reparations Project: A Handbook for Racial Justice". VIP tickets will include an autographed copy of the book, an authors meet and greet, and VIP seating.
The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) is thrilled to announce its inaugural fundraiser, marking the grand kickoff of DreamWeek. This special evening is set to be a memorable occasion as we celebrate and honor four remarkable pillars of our community, each representing excellence in their respective fields of activism, leadership, medicine, and legal prowess. Event Highlights: Community Pillar Honors: Join us in paying tribute to outstanding individuals who have dedicated their lives to making a difference in the areas of activism, leadership, medicine, and legal excellence. These pillars of our community embody the spirit of positive...
A Visioning Session with SAAACAM Share your dreams and hopes for the new home of SAAACAM in the Kress-Grant Building, downtown on East Houston Street. Join SAAACAM, Overland Partners, Turner Construction and the museum consultant to share your ideas for the new SAAACAM Cultural Center.
This tour is our way of saying "thank you" for participating in our community charette on January 27, 2024. You will receive your tour ticket at the visioning session. We look forward to visioning the future with you.
To collect, preserve and share the cultural heritage of African Americans in the San Antonio region.
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