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

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

Join SAAACAM and KSAT Community for a special day of storytelling, community engagement, and giving during the Every Story Matters Phone Bank. For one day, our community will come together to support the preservation of San Antonio’s rich and diverse history. Throughout the day, viewers will learn about SAAACAM’s mission to collect, preserve and share the history and cultural heritage of African descendants in San Antonio and the Southwest region while helping en

A teacher in a disadvantaged community rebels against a system that neglects many of its vulnerable students. Directors: Boaz Dvir, 2024, NR, 86min Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel discussion with our panelists who will provide insight as well as resources available to the San Antonio community. ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! The doors to The Lit

“Black Indians: An American Story,” explores the issue of racial identity among Native and African Americans. This in-depth documentary examines the native ancestry and the coalescence of these Indian tribes in American history. Discounted, and often ignored by mainstream America, these minority peoples have often shared a common native history. However, with their heritage ignored and their contributions denied they are all but invisible at the dawn of the new millennium.

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

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 in the SAAACAM exhibit space 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 northern route up to the Museum Reach in the Pearl District, then back south downtown to the Alamo, Convention Center area and back to La Villita. You will be

They came from different backgrounds, different towns and different eras, but they all had a similar dream – to fly. And they all had the same obstacle, namely being black in 20th-century America. Despite the prejudice of the day, many made their dreams come true. Director: Dan J. Wolf, 2012, TV-PG, 60mins Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel discussion with our panelists who will provide insight as well as resources

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 in the SAAACAM exhibit space 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 northern route up to the Museum Reach in the Pearl District, then back south downtown to the Alamo, Convention Center area and back to La Villita. You will be

By the mid twentieth century, Mississippi’s African Americans had suffered from nearly 75 years of Jim Crow discrimination. In order to break open the closed society and improve their lives, they needed to be able to vote. In the summer of 1964, hundreds of young white volunteers converged in Mississippi for a 10-week voter registration campaign. The results of their efforts still reverberate. Director: Ed Ellington, 2018, NR, 57 mins. Immediatel