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St. Philip’s College marks 125th anniversary of its founding

Other than a fireworks display at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday’s event at 6 p.m. celebrating the 125th anniversary of St. Philip’s College is sold out.

Inequities persist for San Antonio’s Black community, local report finds

How Vonetta Flowers made history for Black Olympians worldwide

With the first weekend of the Winter Olympics coinciding with the first weekend of Black History Month, it’s a good time to look back at how both Olympic and Black history was made 20 years ago this month at the Winter Games.

‘If These Walls Could Talk’: Mural paints a picture of pain shared by local African American men

A mural downtown, called "Living In My Skin," tells the stories of 33 African American men and what their experiences have been in San Antonio.

St. Philip’s College president vividly recalls growing up in the Deep South

The president of St. Philip’s College, Dr. Adena Williams Loston, has come a long way from Vicksburg, Miss.

How Merry Clayton turned ‘Gimme Shelter’ by the Rolling Stones from good to legendary

This happens to be a story of incredible personal sacrifice.

WATCH: Black history professor discusses relationship between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X

The San Antonio Museum of Art hosted University of Texas at Austin professor, Dr. Peniel Joseph, for a Black History Month discussion in February.

KSAT Explains: The Story of Charles Clifton Andrews, Jr.

In this episode of KSAT Explains, Charles Clifton Andrews, Jr. shares his recollections as part of the History Harvest with the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum

How did the East Side become the heart of the local African American community? KSAT Explains

Segregation led to African Americans forming communities east of the San Antonio River. In this KSAT Explains, we explore how the city's East Side came to be.

How Rafer Johnson made Olympic history in more ways than one

Not only was Johnson one of the greatest American athletes of all-time, but he also played a role in quelling a tragedy in U.S. history.

St. Mary’s student researches little-known Civil War hero who became first Black Texan to earn Medal of Honor

A St. Mary's University student is researching the story of a freed slave who would become the first Black Texan to earn the nation's highest military honor.

Green Book Tour to stop at some of the places listed in San Antonio

As part of Black History Month, a bus tour will travel back in time as the San Antonio African-American Community Archive and Museum visits several locations listed in the Green Book, an essential travel guide during the Jim Crow era, on Wednesday.

In photos: The rise of Kamala Harris, our country’s first woman of color to serve as vice president

Vice President Kamala Harris has had quite the rise over the past decade or so: From San Francisco’s district attorney and California’s attorney general, to the Golden State’s senator and now our second in command, right behind President Joe Biden.

First Black police officer killed in San Antonio remains unsolved murder 80 years later

Julius Alberson was 29 when he was shot with his own pistol in downtown. This is what KSAT found from historical records.

Meet San Antonio’s Poet Laureate Andrea ‘Vocab’ Sanderson

Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson shares her story of music, spoken word and poetry in "Creating Black History in SA," an original segment spotlighting those making a difference in the local Black community.

Ever heard of George Walker? Decades ago, he accomplished something no African-American had ever done

George Walker probably could’ve been doing many things in his early 70s that were way more relaxing.

Stories of former San Antonio slaves live on in Library of Congress collection

The histories of these former San Antonio residents were among the thousands that were captured by the federal government in a collection of former slave narratives in the 1930s.

Briscoe Western Art Museum offers family events focused on Black history through February

The Briscoe Western Art Museum is hosting events centered around the Black history of the West.

The history behind Black colleges and universities known as HBCU’s

Public policy and certain provisions prohibited the education of Blacks in various parts of the nation, which is why historically Black colleges and universities were so important.

San Antonio physician’s daughter filling gap left by her father’s passing

Last month’s sudden passing of Dr. Harmon Kelley, a beloved obstetrician and gynecologist, would have been harder for his patients to accept had it not been for his daughter, Dr. Margaret Kelley, also an OB-GYN.

La Villita museum tells history of trailblazing African Americans that shaped San Antonio

For the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum, the goal is simple: to “collect, preserve, and share” African American history that may often go untold.

Former MLB player from San Antonio credits career to late Hank Aaron

A former Major League Baseball player from San Antonio says when he met the late Hank Aaron as a kid, he knew he too could break glass ceilings.

‘Black Resistance at the Lunch Counter’ photo exhibit opens Monday

In keeping with this year’s theme for Black History Month, ‘Black Resistance at the Lunch Counter’ depicts the peaceful integration of the Woolworth store in March 1960.

More than 30 years later, Whitney Houston’s stirring Super Bowl performance still resonates

The late Whitney Houston gave the world many great musical moments with all her talents, but arguably the biggest gift of all came during Super Bowl XV in Tampa.

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Honor Black History Month with events at state parks, River Walk tour

During Black History Month, there are many ways to honor generations of African-Americans and their impact on the U.S. while also spending time outdoors.

Take a Black history cruise along the San Antonio River Walk

A Black History Tour will take place on the San Antonio River Walk during Black History Month.

2023 Black History events hosted by the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum

The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum will host three Black History events this month.

Black community leaders in San Antonio behind evolution of Carver Community Center

Learn about how the Carver Community Center on the East Side has grown into a cultural hub in the Alamo city and how it birthed the Carver Branch Library.

Opal Lee, ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’ gets portrait at Texas Capitol

A Texas woman who helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become the second Black Texan honored with a portrait on the walls of the state’s Senate chamber.

Meet Opal Lee, the 96-year-old Texan dubbed ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’

When she was 12, her childhood home was burned to the ground by white neighbors on June 19, 1939, because her family was Black.

Tour through local cemetery highlights trailblazing African Americans in San Antonio

SAAACAM is hosting a tour in Eastview Cemetery on Saturday of local African American historical icons and the impact they made in the community.

SAAACAM: Historical marker needed for what was the Key Hole Club

UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates Black History Month with new exhibit

The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures is celebrating Black History Month with a new exhibit with quilts and a student-produced history project.

From hot combs to hair grease: The journey behind afro-textured hair in America

The story of afro-textured hair in America is a long one.

16 books about Black history you can read for free from the San Antonio Public Library

In honor of Black History Month, the San Antonio library has compiled a lineup of more than a dozen titles about Black history in the United States.

East Side physician honored with Baptist Health System Humanitarian Award

Dr. Leo Edwards has spent the past 40 years in the East Side community where he was born and raised, helping and healing.

2 Black quarterbacks to start in Super Bowl for first time in NFL history

For the first time in NFL history, two Black quarterbacks are playing in the Super Bowl. Here is why that matters.

Celebrate Black History Month by checking out these podcasts

Here is a look at podcasts to follow for Black History Month.

First all-Black, all-female group chosen to lead graduation at JBSA-Lackland

For the first time, an all-female, all-Black Commander of the Airmen Team at JBSA-Lackland was selected based on their qualifications and experience to lead a graduation ceremony.

The Beauty of Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to celebrate Black perseverance and achievement.

A legacy of love and leadership: A letter to Dr. Carey Latimore

Things to do in San Antonio this February

View a list of some of the events going on in San Antonio and the surrounding areas in February.

Brush up on your Black history: 10 good-to-know facts, stories

Whether you feel like you have a strong understanding of black history, or you're working to learn more, we've assembled 10 facts, or anecdotes, from history.com, to help you grow your knowledge base.

How did Black History Month come to be?

It all started with one week in 1926, when one organization chose the second week of February to promote the achievements by Black Americans and other people of African descent.

February is known as Black History Month. How did it originate?

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.

Civil Rights era musical with songs from legendary Jazz singer Nina Simone premieres in San Antonio

Local artist shines light on strength, power of African American women in new exhibit

A San Antonio artist is shining light on the strength and power of African American women in new exhibit called “Essence and Style: The Afro-Centric Woman.”

Exhibit looks at slavery, emancipation in Bexar County

The exhibit, “Slavery and Emancipation in Bexar County,” will be on display throughout Dreamweek until Jan. 29.

Homeowner hopes to transform historic East Side home into dance studio

The owner of a historical East Side home is working to honor its history by transforming it into a small dance studio.

Scenes from the 2023 MLK March and Celebration in San Antonio

Thousands of people gathered in San Antonio on Monday for the first in-person MLK March in three years.

Relive Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech at the 1963 March on Washington

Read and listen to Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech and see images from the historic civil rights demonstration in Washington D.C.

Can’t make an MLK Day event in person? No problem! Here are ways to serve, celebrate the holiday

Here are some ideas on how you can serve on Martin Luther King Jr. Day if you can’t make it to a live event.

Local woman gears up to keep Martin Luther King, Jr. Day marchers well hydrated

A Northeast Side woman has been collecting donations of water every year which she passes out to participants in San Antonio's King Day march, free of charge. Janice Brock has been doing this for more than a decade.

What to know about Monday’s MLK March and Celebration in San Antonio

2023 MLK march preparations underway at Pittman-Sullivan Park

Organizers spent the weekend preparing for San Antonio’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. march that is set for Monday.

Commemorate MLK Day 2023 with DreamWeek events in San Antonio

DreamWeek has more than 200 programs during its 17-day citywide summit focusing on tolerance, diversity and equality, as well as civil and civic engagement.

VIA restores Dreamliner bus that honors the legacy of Rosa Parks

VIA Metropolitan Transit will unveil its newly restored Dreamliner bus at Monday’s MLK March.

A look back at the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King Jr., in photos

We celebrate Martin Luther King Day around the activist’s January birthday, which is Jan. 15.

A look back at the history of San Antonio’s MLK March

San Antonio's MLK March is now among the largest in the country.

Organizers prepare for first in-person MLK March in 3 years

After two years of making due with virtual events, organizers of San Antonio’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day March are ready to draw big crowds once more.

DreamWeek SA founder wanted to join civil rights movement while growing up

Shokare Nakpodia was deeply involved in what it took to stage the event that is now said to be the largest MLK Jr. March in the nation.

Freedom Walk to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in its own way

Following the same route for Monday’s MLK March, the Freedom Walk this Saturday will cover a lot of ground over those nearly two miles.

Ride VIA free to San Antonio’s MLK March on Monday

VIA Metropolitan Transit will provide free public transportation to the upcoming MLK March and Celebration.

Black contemporary artists share culture, life experiences at new art exhibit in downtown San Antonio

The exhibit curated by Barbara Felix and presented by the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture is free and open to the public starting January 19 through November 17, 2023.

SAAACAM celebrates Kwanzaa and hosts free workshop

The holiday season is here and the San Antonio community is coming together to remember the past, talk about the future and celebrate African American culture.

Mexican tradition honors African-American civil rights leader

Trinity University history professor Carey Latimore dies

Trinity University history Professor Dr. Carey H. Latimore IV died Tuesday.

5 ways to celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth, which takes place June 19 each year, is the name for the date in 1865 when Union soldiers freed the remaining slaves in Texas, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation.

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