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

WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots, to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown’s dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, the story also traces funk’s influences on both new wave and hip-hop. This screening is a collaboration with our partn

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Source: saaacam.org · Last verified May 2, 2026