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...

Black History Film Series – Miss Evers’ Boys

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

Miss Evers' Boys is an American made-for-television drama starring Alfre Woodard and Laurence Fishburne that first aired on February 22, 1997, and is based on the true story of the four-decade-long Tuskegee Syphilis Study. It was directed by Joseph Sargent and adapted by Walter Bernstein from the 1992 stage play of the same name, written by David Feldshuh. It received twelve nominations for the 1997 Primetime Emmy Awards, ultimately winning five, including Outstanding Television Movie and the President’s Award (awarded for programming that best explores social or educational issues).   Join a team of noted San Antonio Black doctors as...

Blues Festival – Carver Matinee Series

Carver Community Cultural Center 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

SAAACAM in partnership with The Carver Community Cultural Center is pleased to present the Musician with a Message, SaulPaul to the stage of the Jo Long Auditorium at the Carver. SaulPaul infuses, folk, hip-hop and fun to deliver a message of hope, power and joy to young audiences of all ages.  This event is free and open to the public.  Registration is required through Eventbrite.