Black Brilliance: The Story of The Suttons

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

Join us for a special two-part event celebrating the rich legacy of the Sutton family in San Antonio! We welcome honored guests Charles Andrews, Annlil Driver, Jeffrey Dean Sutton Green, and Alexander Carver Sutton Jr. to share the remarkable journey of their family, the Suttons. We will learn how the Suttons not only influenced our understanding of local, Black history but also about their lasting legacy on education, civil rights, politics, community organizing, and more in San Antonio and beyond.    The evening will include a presentation led by Sylvia Reyna, Texana/Genealogy Special Collections Librarian, that will provide valuable strategies...

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.

New Beginnings: Grow Where You Are Planted

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

San Antonio is a rich city of diverse people from varied backgrounds.  The story of each of us creates the rich tapestry of our wonderful city. Learn how to confidently write, preserve and share your story. Join us for this interactive writing working with the vivacious Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson! This is a workshop you do not want to miss. Participants MUST sign up for both days to attend this exciting writing workshop!

COOKING FOR THE CULTURE: A SEAT AT THE TABLE WRITING WORKSHOP

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

A SEAT AT THE TABLE: A CULTURAL CONVERSATION TO FILL IN EMPTY SPACES Join SAAACAM as we present this series of writing workshops with the vivacious Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson!  The first two-day series will focus on food.  Think about your story. Think about how did you get here and the food you ate along the way.  Bring your imagination and your favorite writing utensil and we will provide the rest.  This is a free workshop with limited seating.  Registration is required. Saturday, October 15th - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday, October 16th - 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM