Bring the family, visit the food truck court and watch a movie. A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Movie starts at dusk. Followed by a discussion. Reserve your seat below. https://youtu.be/hrQdVGDfm5M   SAAACAM is providing this film series as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of SAAACAM policy. The airing of the film series does not constitute an endorsement or...

The Sol Center, Race Ed SA and SAAACAM join forces to present a morning of Conscious Conversations for the whole family. Workshops, discussions and activities explore the topics of: Stereotyping - to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same Diasporic Education - diaspora refers to situations when Indigenous peoples, immigrants, and emigrants are forced to leave or voluntarily leave their tribes, native lands, territories, communities, or countries due to such reasons as imperialism, colonialism, political persecution, economic exploitation, trade, or labor migrations. While people in diaspora might not maintain strong ties with their...

This month we discuss historic Eurocentric education or Eurocentrism. Eurocentrism is defined as “a worldview centered on Western civilization,” and more specifically refers to a feeling of European exceptionalism in regards to historical advancement. As a concept, it has recently been developed as a result of an era of Western imperialism directed at the rest of the world.

This month we discuss historic Eurocentric education or Eurocentrism. Eurocentrism is defined as “a worldview centered on Western civilization,” and more specifically refers to a feeling of European exceptionalism in regards to historical advancement. As a concept, it has recently been developed as a result of an era of Western imperialism directed at the rest of the world.

You are cordially invited to the African-Latinx Community Focus Group! SAAACAM and Our Lady of the Lake have partnered to find the stories of the underrepresented African-Latinx Community. If you have a story you want to be told, please join us on November 30th, at 6:30 PM. This event is virtual. Registration is not necessary. If you have more questions, please contact Claudia Espinosa via email at curator@saaacam.org  Zoom link: https://bit.ly/Nov302021

Join us as we read "Someone New" by  Anne Sibley O'Brien. After the story, our listeners will engage in activities!  Put your listening ears on and join us Saturday morning.  Log in early to complete the registration. We look forward to seeing you!