Come and celebrate the kickoff of Black History Month with black-owned businesses and community organizations in the SAC Mall. The first 100 participants will receive a free lunch from black-owned and operated Mission Kitchen.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 5
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: SAC Mall (Loftin Atrium for rain)
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12
Time: Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Library 4th Floor
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Visual Arts Center 120
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26
Time: 10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Location: Fiesta Room
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Fiesta Room
The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) serves as an essential resource for researching and understanding Black history in San Antonio and South Texas. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, SAAACAM maintains a comprehensive digital archive documenting African American life, culture, and contributions from the Spanish colonial period to the present day. Through its community-based approach, SAAACAM collects, preserves, and provides access to authentic artifacts, oral histories, and documents that might otherwise be lost to time.
Located at La Villita (218 South Presa, San Antonio, TX), SAAACAM offers:
- Digital exhibits and archives
- Educational programming and classes
- Research partnerships with major universities
- Community documentation projects
- Cultural preservation initiatives
- Oral history collections
- Black History Riverwalk Tours
For researchers, students, and faculty, SAAACAM provides invaluable primary sources and contextual materials through its partnership with Texas A&M-SA University's Library System. The organization's focus on grassroots documentation and community engagement makes it particularly valuable for projects exploring local history, genealogy, and African American cultural heritage in Texas.
Contact: (210) 724-3350
Website: https://saaacam.org/