San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum ("say-CAM") @ La Villita

JAZZ begins in New Orleans, nineteenth century America’s most cosmopolitan city, where the sound of marching bands, Italian opera, Caribbean rhythms, and minstrel shows fills the streets with a richly diverse musical culture. Here, in the 1890s, African-American musicians create a new music out of these ingredients by mixing in ragtime syncopations and the soulful feeling of the blues. Director: Ken Burns, 2015, NR, 81 mins. Immediately fol

Did you know that San Antonio had over 80 Negro Motorist Green Book sites? Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Negro Motorist Green Book with SAAACAM!. Embark on a 2.5-hour journey through San Antonio’s historic East Side neighborhoods with us as we uncover the stories of African American entrepreneurship, resilience, community, and travel. Our trip will begin at the Brackenridge Parking Garage at 3501 Avenue B. There is no cost for parking. Please arrive at 3501 Av

In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary , and 100 years of celebrating Black History, the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) will present Freedom : The Soundtrack of 250 Years —a transformative evening of music, narration, and reflection at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. This program explores the vital role of Black musical traditions as expressio

Did you know that San Antonio had over 80 Negro Motorist Green Book sites? Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Negro Motorist Green Book with SAAACAM!. Embark on a 2.5-hour journey through San Antonio’s historic East Side neighborhoods with us as we uncover the stories of African American entrepreneurship, resilience, community, and travel. Our trip will begin at the Brackenridge Parking Garage at 3501 Avenue B. There is no cost for parking. Please arrive at 3501 Av

SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME is a 90-minute documentary that challenges one of Americans’ most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in 1865, thousands of African Americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking force and brutality. Director: Sam Pollard, 2012, NR, 90 mins. Immediately following the film, join us

Join us every first Tuesday for story time at Hemisfair. Each month young explorers learn and play around specific monthly themes. During this fun learning opportunity, a short story is shared followed by a hands-on artistic activity. This month’s book is “KINDNESS MAKES US STRONG” by Sophie Beer. Whether we share a toy, or rescue an animal, all acts of kindness – no matter how big or small – make our community STRONGER! Pre-registration is NOT required.

Join us every first Tuesday for story time at Hemisfair. Each month young explorers learn and play around with specific monthly themes. During this fun learning opportunity, a short story is shared followed by a hands-on activity. This month’s featured book is “PARKER LOOKS UP” by Jessica Curry and Parker Curry. This inspiring story speaks to all generations of leaders. At its heart, leadership is about taking the initiative to make our

Langston Hughes was one of the most prominent figures of the Harlem Renaissance and is often referred to as Harlem’s poet laureate. This film shows how Hughes successfully fused jazz, blues and common speech to celebrate the beauty of Black life. Hughes’ Dream Harlem presents a vision of the esteemed poet in present-day Harlem and makes an important case for Hughes’ impact on hip-hop and the spoken-word community. Director: Jamal Joseph an

Did you know that San Antonio had over 80 Negro Motorist Green Book sites? Embark on a 2.5-hour journey through San Antonio’s historic East Side neighborhoods with us as we uncover the stories of African American entrepreneurship, resilience, community, and travel. Our trip will begin at the Brackenridge Parking Garage at 3501 Avenue B. There is no cost for parking. Please arrive at 3501 Avenue B, 30-45 minutes prior to the bus’s departure. We will travel through histo