Honoring the Black Voices of San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country

PATRICK HEATH PUBLIC LIBRARY 451 N. MAIN ST., BOERNE TEXAS 451 N. Main St., Boerne

The Honoring Black Voices exhibit highlights the groups and involvement of African Americans in the San Antonio and Hill Country area, specifically around Kendall, Kerr, and Gillespie Counties. This exhibit features the Honoring Lincoln Elementary exhibit from SAAACAM as well as a supplemental exhibit created by the Boerne Public Library highlighting schools, churches, and organizations in the Hill Country. We are also excited to announce that the Black Outside and Camp Founder Girls are joining us for a special screening of Founder Girls (2023) on Feb. 22nd at 1 pm. This documentary shows the longevity and strength of the Camp...

Black History Month Art Market in Historic La Villita

SAAACAM at La Villita 218 South Presa, San Antonio

Black History Month Art Market in Historic La Villita – February 22, 10 AM - 4 PM Join us for SAAACAM’s second annual Black History Month Art Market, celebrating this year’s theme: “African Americans and Labor.” Enjoy a vibrant showcase of local Black artists and artisans, a community painting project, storytime for children, games, music, poetry readings, and engaging talks from community members about their professions and contributions to labor history. Come out, explore the arts, and celebrate Black history with us in a day filled with creativity, culture, and community!

Black History River Tour – Departs at 10:45am on 3/1/25

SAAACAM at La Villita 218 South Presa, San Antonio

Join us for a tour on the beautiful San Antonio River for a 100 minute cruise exploring San Antonio 's Black History along the Riverwalk.  Our trip starts by meeting at 218 S. Presa in La Villita. Please arrive at 218 S. Presa 30-45 minutes ahead of the boat departure time. We then travel through history on a north route through the Museum Reach to the Pearl then 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 or photography allowed on...

Black History Film Series March – Ida B. Wells: A Passion For Justice

226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, Texas, 78202 226 Hackberry, San Antonio

The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm.   "Ida B. Wells: A Passion For Justice" (NR) (1989, 54 mins.) documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering African American journalist, activist, suffragist and anti-lynching crusader of the post-Reconstruction period. At the time of the film’s initial release on The American Experience in late December 1989, Wells had been virtually forgotten, her autobiography long out of print. However, Wells was a household name in Black America during much of her lifetime (1863-1931) and was considered the equal of such well-known contemporary...

Black History River Tour – Departs at 10:45am on 3/8/25

SAAACAM at La Villita 218 South Presa, San Antonio

Join us for a tour on the beautiful San Antonio River for a 100 minute cruise exploring San Antonio 's Black History along the Riverwalk.  Our trip starts by meeting at 218 S. Presa in La Villita. Please arrive at 218 S. Presa 30-45 minutes ahead of the boat departure time. We then travel through history on a north route through the Museum Reach to the Pearl then 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 or photography allowed on...

Black History River Tour – Departs at 10:45am on 3/22/25

SAAACAM at La Villita 218 South Presa, San Antonio

Join us for a tour on the beautiful San Antonio River for a 100 minute cruise exploring San Antonio 's Black History along the Riverwalk.  Our trip starts by meeting at 218 S. Presa in La Villita. Please arrive at 218 S. Presa 30-45 minutes ahead of the boat departure time. We then travel through history on a north route through the Museum Reach to the Pearl then 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 or photography allowed on...

Black History River Tour – Departs at 10:45am on 3/29/25

SAAACAM at La Villita 218 South Presa, San Antonio

Join us for a tour on the beautiful San Antonio River for a 100 minute cruise exploring San Antonio 's Black History along the Riverwalk.  Our trip starts by meeting at 218 S. Presa in La Villita. Please arrive at 218 S. Presa 30-45 minutes ahead of the boat departure time. We then travel through history on a north route through the Museum Reach to the Pearl then 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 or photography allowed on...

April Black History Film Series – H.U.S.H (Help Us Say Help)

The Little Carver 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm.   “HUSH (Help Us Say Help) | A Documentary on Black Mental Health” This 76-minute documentary produced and directed by Antwon Lindsey addresses Black mental health and discusses the origins of generational trauma and access to mental health resources within Black communities. The documentary strives to increase the prioritization and awareness of mental health resources within Black communities.   Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel discussion. Brought to you in part by Humanities Texas.   ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS...

May Black History Film Series – High Risk

226 N. Hackberry "The Little Carver", San Antonio, Texas 78202 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm.   “HIGH RISK”, a documentary film written and produced locally by Dr. Nicole Carr and Born Logic Allah, addresses the high maternal mortality rate of Black women in the United States. The film explores natural methods and best practices proven to protect Black mothers from prenatal to postpartum care. The ultimate goal of the documentary is to empower Black women through education, making them aware of numerous strategies to use with confidence to advocate for themselves and their babies.   Immediately following the film, join us...

June Black History Film Series – Black Is…..Black Ain’t

226 N. Hackberry "The Little Carver", San Antonio, Texas 78202 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio

The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm.   "Black Is...Black Ain't" rejoices in Black diversity, but many bare their pain at having been silenced or excluded because they were perceived as "not Black enough" or conversely "too Black." Black Is...Black Ain't marshals a powerful critique of sexism, patriarchy, homophobia, colorism and cultural nationalism in the Black family, church and other Black institutions.   Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel discussion. Brought to you in part by Humanities Texas.   ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!