Thank you for Celebrating Black History Month with UTSA
This year's Black History Month celebration was a terrific success - thanks to all who joined us. We encourage you to visit this page in the future to stay up to date on future Black History Month news and events.
Black History Month at UTSA
UTSA recognizes Black History Month with opportunities to explore Black history and culture through the university's digital collections and special athletics events.
Signature Event
P.F. Roberts Texas Historical Marker Dedication
Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 1:30 PM
In partnership with Frost Bank, UTSA is proud to celebrate Black History Month with an event honoring the history of San Antonio's African American community and one of its remarkable early leaders.
Join us as we celebrate a HISTORICAL MARKER DEDICATION honoring civil rights leader and business owner P.F. ROBERTS.
Free and open to all
Featured Events and Resources
Men's Basketball Black History Month Game
Catch a special social media video series honoring the achievements of Black athletes, coaches and staff as the Roadrunners face East Carolina.
Black History Month Food Drive
Help support the UTSA Roadrunner Pantry by donating non-perishable, non-expired and unopened food items and hygiene products.
Women's Basketball Black History Month Game
Catch a special social media video series honoring the achievements of Black athletes, coaches and staff as the Roadrunners face East Carolina.
Sharecropper Virtual Tour
Learn about the how the Institute acquired a 100 year old cabin and its journey from Navasota County to exhibit floor.
Lightnin’ Hopkins And Texas Blues
Meet Lighin' Hopkins, a Texas blues singer and songwriter who is frequently ranked as one of the best guitarist of all time.
African American History Collections
This Libraries collection brings together a range of African American History resources including family and personal papers.
SNAP News
Explore this weekly publication founded in 1949 to record the achievements of the African-American community in San Antonio.
Workin’ From Can’t to Can’t: African-American Cowboys in Texas
While not well-represented in Hollywood depictions of the Old West, it is estimated that one in four cowboys was Black.
Virtual Backgrounds
These virtual backgrounds are available for you to use throughout February. Click to view virtual background in new tab and then right-click to save image.
Black BHM Background 01
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Blue BHM Background
Orange BHM Background
Additional Black History Month Events
Visit our Black History Month category page on RowdyLink for information on programming sponsored by academic and student organizations for the UTSA community.
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