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Black History Film Series - The Six Triple Eight The US Army sent 855 "negro" women from the Women's Army Corps (WACs) to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations. The women were confronted with racism and sexism.

Immediately following the film, join us for a lively talkback with Black female veterans. arrow_forward Nov 7 / The Little Carver More info 0{{current_slide_index}} - 0{{total_slide_count}} Join us on our next journey The new home of SAAACAM will have two classrooms, a research library and 21,000 square feet of exhibition space. This amount of space will make our cultural center one of the largest museums dedicated to African American history in the United States. arrow_forward Capital Campaign 0{{current_slide_index}} - 0{{total_slide_count}} Author Series - BLACK SOLDIERS, WHITE LAWS: The Tragedy of the 24th Infantry in 1917 Houston Meet and join the discussion with award-winning historian and US Army Veteran John A, Haymond as he shares the first full and definitive narrative of the Houston incident and the subsequent execution of nineteen soldiers right here in San Antonio. arrow_forward Nov 12 / Coates Chapel More info 0{{current_slide_index}} - 0{{total_slide_count}} Celebrating our culture Our vision is to use this building as a centerpiece where folks will share their personal stories, learn from one another, remember those who came before us, and honor our community’s whole history. arrow_forward Capital Campaign 0{{current_slide_index}} - 0{{total_slide_count}} Story Time in the Park This month we read “DREAM BIG LITTLE ONE" by Vashti Harrison, The children will be reminded of their infinite potential with our fun activity! arrow_forward Nov 4/ Yanaguana Park More info 0{{current_slide_index}} - 0{{total_slide_count}} We're Back on the River! Our River Boat Tour is back! This two hour journey along the San Antonio River provides the backdrop for learning how African descendants impacted the center of San Antonio. This will sell out, get your tickets now! arrow_forward Nov 22 / SAAACAM More info 0{{current_slide_index}} - 0{{total_slide_count}} chevron_left chevron_right SAAACAM - Kress Building SAAACAM Cultural Center Auditorium SAAACAM - Story Time at the Park

“I want us to take a look at all of the stories because it's not just Black history. It's the Native American story, it's the Tejano story, it's the Mexican American story. All of the stories have made San Antonio the amazing place that it is.”

Deborah Omowale JarmonCEO/Director

“I don’t think I got much of an education on San Antonio as a whole in school. This museum sheds light on milestones and advancements that I feel you had to be there to experience.”

Miguel PugaMuseum Guest
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