Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free & Accepted Masons of Texas (Prince Hall Affiliated) from 1871 - 1969 written by Burrell Parmer
Freemasonry is the leading fraternal organization in the world. Its origins are lost in the unrecorded history of medieval times, but it formally organized in London, England, in 1717.
As a fraternal organization, Freemasonry unites men of good character who, though of different religious, ethnic, or social backgrounds, share a belief in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of mankind. It exists to take good men and help them to become better men.
The fraternity embodies an attractive system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. Founded upon Christian principles established in the Holy Bible, Freemasonry strives to teach a man the duty he owes to God, his neighbor, and to himself, but interferes neither with religion or politics as it prescribes the practice of virtues in the conduct of its business. The foundation is character. Its purpose is service. Its measure is giving. It cultivates the exercise of charity in its best and broadest sense, to assist the Widows and Orphans of its deceased members, to stimulate friendship, harmony and brotherly love, and generally, to promote in its own way, the happiness of mankind.
JOIN OUR VIRTUAL DISCUSSION Saturday, November 21 @ 10:00 AM
Hear how the Freemasons established in the 18th century, the Shriners founded in the 19th century and the Divine 9 Greek organizations chartered in the 20th century changed the face of the African American community in San Antonio through the civil rights era. The event is free, but registration is required.
We explore the systemic change of history to feature European faced individuals instead of an actual representation of the character or story presented. This phenomenon is perpetuated in books, movies, art, and more.
STORYTIME FOR KINDERGARTEN TO 5TH GRADE- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 @ 11:00 AM
I’m New Here, written by Anne Sibley O’Brien is about three immigrant students from Guatemala, Korea, and Somalia. They have trouble speaking, writing, and sharing their ideas in English at their new American elementary school. Through self-determination and with encouragement from their peers and teachers, the students learn to feel confident and comfortable in their new school without losing a sense of their home country, language, and identity.
Young readers from all backgrounds will appreciate this touching story about the assimilation of three immigrant students in a supportive school community.” Join our conversation as we learn about the importance of inclusion and acceptance.
CONSCIOUS CONVERSATION
MIDDLE SCHOOL - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 @ 6:00 PM
HIGH SCHOOL - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 @ 7:30 PM
We explore the impact of historically Eurocentric Education models with subject matter experts, Dr. Debbie Vera and psychologist Dr. Sunita Punjabi. Dr. Vera taught at Texas A&M University-San Antonio for thirteen years and held the position of Department Chair for three years. Her teaching interests included early childhood, curriculum and instruction, and multicultural education. Her research involved early literacy, curriculum, culturally responsive teaching, and educator advocacy. Her graduate coursework at Texas A&M University - College Station, where she received her terminal degree, consisted of multicultural education history, culturally responsive teaching, and multicultural curriculum. She recently retired but continues to write. Her current interest encompasses the history of Indigenous and Black people in the United States for children in the elementary years.
The founder of the Brain Science Symposium for the City of San Antonio, Dr. Sunita Punjabi is known as the “Brain Coach”. Currently practicing in the Medical Center, where she is doing research and is assisting people to create “a cause-driven life”. Dr. Sunita uses neuro integration technology and psychology to help individuals experience a mental transformation that can be measured at the neurological level.
IN CASE YOU MISSED THE BURIAL GROUND: EXPLORING AFRICAN AMERICAN RESTING PLACES TOUR OF CITY CEMETERY #3
Our next cemetery tour will be Saturday, January 16 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Eastview Cemetery. We will uncover San Antonio civil rights trailblazers. Tour groups of 9 or less will explore the buried histories of revolutionaries. Mask-wearing is enforced. Tickets are available now. Make plans to join us for this safe, outdoor event.
Dr. Nicole Cherry is Assistant Professor of Violin at The University of Texas at San Antonio and second violinist of the award-winning Marian Anderson String Quartet. Based in Texas for over twenty years, Dr. Cherry is a dedicated teacher and has held artist-teacher residencies at Texas A&M, Prairie View A&M, University of Washington, and Brown University where she has trained promising string players of all ages.
Join Dr. Cherry, Friday, November 20 at 4:30 PM for her Facebook Live concert. The concert is a journey through the music of people of color in the Americas. It features a WORLD PREMIERE entitled, Sweet Freedom's Song Fantasia on American by Prairie View A&M Composer, John Cornelius and utilizes all the various texts that "My Country, 'tis of Thee" has used including Abolitionist text. The recital will reflect sounds of Blues, Gospel, Spirituals, Latin Ballads, Country, etc.
NEW ITEMS IN THE MUSEUM SHOP JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Have Fiesta fun while letting your community know you are a Founding Supporter of the SAAACAM Fiesta Family Blues Festival with the full collection of SAAACAM Fiesta medals. For a limited time, you can have the complete set of three SAAACAM Fiesta medals for just $14. Start your collecting tradition today and support San Antonio’s Black History!
Protect yourself and your neighbor with our custom-printed 3 layer face masks. The mask is printed with a vibrant African inspired print and the SAAACAM logo.
We will ship these items with a gift card or you can arrange to pick the items up from our office.
Volunteer with SAAACAM today. We are in need of volunteers to work with our education committee, research committee, and docents. Complete the volunteer application today and our community engagement director will be in touch with you soon!
is hiring a full-time
Assistant Professor of African American History.
Part of the professor's duties is to work with SAAACAM as we build our community archive and uncover San Antonio's African American history. Please share this opportunity on your network. Thank you.
