What has grown to become the Texas Black History Month Calendar started as a question posed by then San Antonio Councilman Art A. Hall to a City executive team member: “What are we going to do for Black History Month?” The executive, in turn, asked the same question of a staff member, who came to the swift conclusion that nothing needed to be ‘done.’ Instead, first identify projects, programs, and activities already in place; then, create a vehicle to promote the events.  Genius is oftentimes born of necessity, and  given the need to  provide a reasonable response to Mr. Hall, the San Antonio Black History Calendar (the genius idea) was born. In it’s first year, the calendar presented information about more than 100 events produced by neighborhood groups, churches, libraries, schools, colleges, universities, business and corporate interests, and non-profit organizations - in San Antonio!

A small, albeit  highly effective and seriously efficient team of professionals representing the City of San Antonio, community-based organizations, an independent marketing firm and a design studio formed to create the first calendar in 2005. First published online and featured in alternative and community newspapers; the calendar is now also enjoys editorial and promotional support of the metropolitan daily newspaper, The San Antonio Express-News.  Additional indicators of our growth and impact is the expansion beyond a City of San Antonio project to an independent community-based enterprise that enjoys corporate support. Under the able leadership of Price Consulting, the San Antonio Black History Month Calendar continues to partner with local government, corporate, small-to-medium business, and nonprofit entities to deliver news and information about the month-long annual celebration of African-American history and culture in February.

We boldly suggest that the calendar is an idea of genius quality, primarily because it’s an idea too good to keep all to ourselves.  What began as an effort to serve a single metropolitan community is now available statewide, and will inform you of opportunities all over Texas.  Contributions by Americans of African descent are significant, and  it is important for you to be aware and support the programs, exhibits, performances, presentations, dedicated to commemorating Black History in your community. We are committed to gathering as much information as we can find, and making it easily available and accessible --  all for your convenience.

Thanks, for stopping by the site, and checking us out. Our hope is that you will find our postings helpful in your search for comprehensive listings of Black History Month -- now, go out and do your part by attending, supporting, and participating in as many of these wonderful events you are able.