One of the many beautiful things about San Antonio is its rich blending of cultures. San Antonio is filled with old traditions and new celebrations stemming from cultures from all over the world. 

Let's take a look at our city's Black heritage, which has had a significant impact on its history and foundation. San Antonio's Black community is celebrated year-round through iconic Black heritage events and cultural tours, but January is especially filled with celebrations and events you won't want to miss. 

Here are a few ways to participate in the celebrations and remembrances of Black heritage in San Antonio this month.

  1. Attend DreamWeek San Antonio
  2. Walk in the Annual MLK March
  3. Watch the MLK Grande Parade
  4. Visit the San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum (SAAACAM)
  5. View a Live Show at the Carver Community Cultural Center
  6. Take a San Antonio Black History Tour
  7. Catch "Black Cowboys: An American Story" at the Witte Museum

Attend DreamWeek San Antonio

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January 10-26, 2025

The annual DreamWeek San Antonio Summit is a two-week event series that fosters the free exchange of ideas on universal issues affecting humanity. During these community events, real-world problems are discussed in an open forum with dignity, compassion, and understanding.

Events include forums, speaker panels, film screenings, and art exhibitions, all aiming to ignite positive change in our community.

This year, DreamWeek will take place from January 10- 26, 2025. Visit DreamWeek.org for a full schedule of events.Pro Tip: One great event for first-time attendees is The Quilt: Live in Concert at the San Fernando Cathedral on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 7 PM. The performance highlights music genres born from African American history.

Walk in the Annual MLK March

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January 20, 2025

Did you know San Antonio is home to one of the largest Martin Luther King Jr. Marches in the nation? San Antonio invites the entire community to participate in the 38th Annual MLK March on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 10 AM.

The march starts at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy and is followed by a celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park featuring multicultural performances and food vendors.

Watch the MLK Grande Parade

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January 20, 2025

The 31st Annual MLK Grande Parade will be held on January 20, 2025, at 10 AM in Midtown, starting on San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street. The parade's theme this year is "Unity Through Diversity.” It will feature culturally diverse performance groups from across the nation for a truly celebratory and moving event.

Visit the San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum (SAAACAM)

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Open Year-Round 

SAAACAM is San Antonio’s community-based archive of Black stories. In its La Villita Historic Arts Village archive, you will find digitized, audiovisual exhibits rich in culture, storytelling, and empowerment.

SAAACAM also has a few can’t-miss events coming up, including:

2025 Legacy Awards Ball

January 10, 2025,  6:30-11 PM

The annual Legacy Ball is an opportunity for community leaders to come together and celebrate Black Excellence while enjoying food and drink by San Antonio’s premier Black chefs and brands.

Black History River Tours

February 1, 8, and 15, 2025

Hop aboard a 100-minute river cruise during Black History Month and discover the rich cultural impact and history Black communities had in the development of San Antonio.

View a Live Show at the Carver Community Cultural Center

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External view of Carver Community Cultural Center building

Performances Throughout the Year

Since 1929, the Black community has taken a seat at The Carver for everything from watching their local high school graduation and play productions to seeing world-class acts like Aaron Neville and Gregory Porter.

This month, two more soulful shows are coming to the stage.

Ranky Tanky with Special Guest Ms. Lisa Fischer

Friday, January 17, 2025, 8 PM

Lee Fields with Monophonics

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 8 PM

Take a San Antonio Black History Tour

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Man explaining piece of artwork to groupTours Offered Year-Round 

Aundar Ma’at and Born Logic Allah created the San Antonio Black History Tour in response to their documentary Walk on the River: A Black History of the Alamo City. The first tour kicked off in 2019 as part of DreamWeek, showcasing historic sites from the film.

Now, private tours are available for booking year-round, and public group tours are open for special-themed events.

This month, you can embark on the MLK tour.

San Antonio Black History Bus Tour - MLK Edition

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10 AM & 1 PM

Catch "Black Cowboys: An American Story" at the Witte Museum

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On View Through February 5, 2025

Visit Black Cowboys: An American Story at the Witte Museum for an eye-opening exhibit that highlights the incredible contributions of Black cowboys in shaping the American West. For example, did you know one in four cowboys on the trail was Black?

Through artifacts, photographs, and real-life stories, you’ll uncover their challenges, the skills that set them apart, and the legacy they built as ranchers and trailblazers.