Fences brought to you by The Classic Theatre

Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

This sensational drama starred James Earl Jones on Broadway as Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded as a black man from the major leagues during his prime, Troy’s bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and his son, who now wants his own chance to play ball. Revived in 2010 starring Denzel Washington in the lead role and made into a major motion picture in 2016. Tickets are available by calling the Carver Box Office at (210) 207-7211.

Green Book Historic Marker Unveiling

Tony G's Soul Food 915 South Hackberry, San Antonio

Get on the bus and join SAAACAM as we tour San Antonio's safe places for Negro motorists during the Jim Crow era. We will highlight six locations. Hear the stories of the sites from the Spring 2022 Texas A & M University-San Antonio Methods of Research class participants. Witness the placement of a City of San Antonio “There’s A Story Here” marker. You can view the sites here. Board the bus at Tony G’s Soul Food, 915 S. Hackberry, SATX 78210. Return to Tony G’s for a conversational happy hour. Tickets are $15 for SAAACAM members and $20 general admission.

Fences brought to you by The Classic Theatre

Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

This sensational drama starred James Earl Jones on Broadway as Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded as a black man from the major leagues during his prime, Troy’s bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and his son, who now wants his own chance to play ball. Revived in 2010 starring Denzel Washington in the lead role and made into a major motion picture in 2016. Tickets are available by calling the Carver Box Office at (210) 207-7211.

Fences brought to you by The Classic Theatre

Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

This sensational drama starred James Earl Jones on Broadway as Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded as a black man from the major leagues during his prime, Troy’s bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and his son, who now wants his own chance to play ball. Revived in 2010 starring Denzel Washington in the lead role and made into a major motion picture in 2016. Tickets are available by calling the Carver Box Office at (210) 207-7211.

Fences brought to you by The Classic Theatre

Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

This sensational drama starred James Earl Jones on Broadway as Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded as a black man from the major leagues during his prime, Troy’s bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and his son, who now wants his own chance to play ball. Revived in 2010 starring Denzel Washington in the lead role and made into a major motion picture in 2016. Tickets are available by calling the Carver Box Office at (210) 207-7211.

Fences brought to you by The Classic Theatre

Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

This sensational drama starred James Earl Jones on Broadway as Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded as a black man from the major leagues during his prime, Troy’s bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and his son, who now wants his own chance to play ball. Revived in 2010 starring Denzel Washington in the lead role and made into a major motion picture in 2016. Tickets are available by calling the Carver Box Office at (210) 207-7211.

Black History River Tour

SAAACAM at La Villita 218 South Presa, San Antonio

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 218 S. Presa in La Villita, then we traverse north through the Museum Reach to the Pearl then back downtown to the Alamo, Convention Center and then 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.

For The Culture: HBCU & Me? What Does It Mean?

Carver Branch San Antonio Public LIbrary 3350 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio

This two-day workshop designed especially for middle schoolers, takes a peek in the world of HBCUs. Discover why it might be good choice for you and write about it with Andrea :Vocab" Sanderson. The workshop includes lunch and snacks. Workshop hours are 12 PM to 4 PM daily. Space is limited. Register today.

Black History Film Series – Bessie

Magik Theatre Downtown/Hemisfair, 420 South Alamo, San Antonio

Bessie is an HBO TV film about the American blues singer Bessie Smith, and focuses on hertransformation as a struggling young singer into "The Empress of the Blues". The film is directed by Dee Rees, with a screenplay by Rees, Christopher Cleveland and Bettina Gilois. Queen Latifah stars as Smith, and supporting roles are played by Michael Kenneth Williams as Smith's first husband Jack Gee, and Mo'Nique as Ma Rainey.   A lively discussion with San Antonio local female artists Immediately follows the film.   ADMISSION IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This program was made possible in part with...

Book Discussion – The Alamo: A Cradle of Lies, Slavery & White Supremacy

The Witte Museum 3801 Broadway, San Antonio

In this special edition of Entrepreneurial Appetite's Black book discussions, we bring you a conversation with Mario Salas, author of The Alamo: A Cradle of Lies, Slavery, and White Supremacy. This event is particularly significant because we are partnering with The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum, San Antonio's premiere Black history museum. About the book: This book reveals the hidden history, the untold story of the Alamo, of the Alamo and its relationship to myth, lies, slavery, and white supremacy. The author presents academic knowledge and simple language to present a greater understanding of the facts about...