Help us write the history of Lincoln Elementary School! Bring photos, documents and artifacts to scan for a digital upload. Record an oral history and reconnect with old friends and classmates!
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 "I Am Unique And Special" by Dr. Walter Milton, Jr. and Joel A. Freeman, PhD. The book teaches youngsters that we all are unique and different in many wonderful ways, and that's what makes our world a truly beautiful place! We look forward to seeing you in the park!
The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm. "She Did That." offers an intimate peek inside the lives of four Black women who continuously raise the glass ceiling for future generations. The film features vulnerable conversations with four change agents - Luvvie Ajayi (NYT best-selling author), Lisa Price (founder, Carol's Daughter), Melissa Butler (founder, The Lip Bar) and Tonya Rapley (founder, My Fab Finance.) Their powerful testimonies as to how grit and perseverance set the stage for success reminds audiences that Black women are indeed bosses in business, embarking on their own ventures...
The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum invites you to share your stories and bring items related to your church. Record your oral history or scan photos that you may have collected throughout the years. (Please note that you have the option of keeping your originals or donating to the museum collection.) All are welcome! Please invite any friends, family, or former members that may have attended St. Peter Claver Church, as well! Click here for more information on how to prepare for this event.
Calling all community historians! Join us for this groundbreaking historic event. Your interest and/or expertise is crucial to the completion of the exhibitions for our new home in the Kress and Grant Department Stores. This is a four-month commitment for about four hours a week. We look forward to working with you!
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 "The Reflection In Me" by Marc Colagiovanni. The book is a story of self-love that teaches children that their physical layer is just that -- one layer -- and below it lies a rich tapestry of attributes that make them unique and wonderful! We look forward to seeing you in the park!
The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm. "My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage" explores the politics, culture and history of African American hair. Is there such a thing as "Good and Bad" hair? The film uses the evolution of black hairstyles as a touchstone to address the broader struggle of African American people in their search for social control, identity and economic independence. Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel discussion. ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Come out and see the exhibition designs and content overview. You will meet the community subject matter experts leading the exhibits and have the opportunity to join a team. We are excited for you to get the FIRST look at the new SAAACAM!
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 "Dream Big, Little One" by Vashti Harrison. The book is a story featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history. We look forward to seeing you in the park!
The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm. A viral video shows a white policeman throwing a Black teenager from her school desk. One woman helps the girl, faces the officer, and dismantles the system. Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel discussion. ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
To collect, preserve and share the cultural heritage of African Americans in the San Antonio region.
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