San Antonio Black History Tour: SABIFF Special
About this Event
: SABIFF Special
San Antonio Black History Tour – SABIFF Special
An Official San Antonio Black International Film Festival Experience
Experience the History Behind the Stories
While you're attending the San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF), take time to discover the real places, remarkable people, and powerful history that continue to inspire Black storytelling.
This special Black History Tour takes you beyond the screen and into the neighborhoods where generations of African Americans built schools, churches, businesses, artistic traditions, and thriving communities that helped shape San Antonio.
Whether you're a filmmaker, artist, festival guest, or local resident, this tour offers a deeper understanding of the city's Black heritage and cultural legacy.
Tour Highlights
Explore many of San Antonio's most significant Black historic sites, including:
• Martin Luther King Park – A community landmark honoring the legacy of Dr. King
• Ellis Alley – Once a vibrant center of Black businesses, entertainment, and neighborhood life.
• Historic St. Paul United Methodist Church – One of the city's oldest African American congregations and a cornerstone of community leadership.
• Carver Community Cultural Center – A nationally recognized institution celebrating Black arts, theater, music, and culture
Stories You'll Discover
Learn about extraordinary leaders whose lives transformed the city, including:
- Saint Artemisia Bowden, pioneering educator and longtime president of St. Philip's College
- Charles Bellinger, entrepreneur and community leader
- Rev. Raymond A. Callies, influential pastor and civil rights advocate
- Artists, educators, entrepreneurs, veterans, musicians, and everyday citizens whose contributions continue to shape San Antonio today.
What to Expect
✔ Professional guided tour led by local Black historians
✔Storytelling connecting local history to the national Black experience
✔ Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation (Van Tour)
✔ Opportunities for photographs and questions
✔ A meaningful cultural experience perfect for visitors and residents alike
Perfect For
• SABIFF filmmakers and guests
• Visitors exploring San Antonio
• Families
• Students and educators
• Community organizations
• History enthusiasts
• Cultural travelers
Private Group Tours
Looking for a personalized experience?
Reserve a Private Black History Tour for your family, organization, school, conference, or festival group.
Private tours accommodate up to 10 passengers and can be customized to fit your group's interests and schedule.
Contact us for availability and special group pricing.
Meet Your Guide
Tours are led by Aundar Ma'at, historian, filmmaker, educator, and co-founder of Melaneyes Media and San Antonio Black History Tours. Melaneyes Media is the creator of the acclaimed documentary Walk on the River: A Black History of the Alamo City.
Reserve Your Seat
Space is limited to ensure a personal and engaging experience.
Join us during the San Antonio Black International Film Festival and experience the history behind the stories.
Reserve your tour today!
Questions?
📞 210-560-3622
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 48.19
