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Soup, coffee, chamoy, MLK Day crafts, Miss Black SA beauty pageant + upcoming concerts in 2023

SAN ANTONIO – Today on SA Live, a local author talks soup cookbook, Corner Coffee, Miss Black San Antonio, Chamoy Y Mas promotes their valentine’s day boxes, Jada Rashawn does MLK crafts and we preview the big events for this year.

Author Clifford Edwards stops by to talk about his soup cookbook “Soupernatural,” inspired by a 30-day soup challenge.

It’s another Java Jen segment and she takes us to Corner Coffee located on San Antonio’s South Side. Jen tries their signature coffee Canela Loca.

In honor of DreamWeek, we had Glenetta Bierria promote Miss Black San Antonio. A beauty pageant to promote the awareness of her African American Heritage, to provide personality development training for pageantry competitions, and encourage higher academic or vocational goals.

Valentine’s Day is coming up this small local business wants you to forget the traditional sweets and try something sour. Chamoy Y Mas comes on to promote their Valentine’s day boxes to celebrate this year’s holiday.

Jada Rashawn, a nanny expert is here to talk about MLK Day crafts and activities for kids.

It’s a start of a new year and we preview all the big concerts and events around the city:

• Alamodome
• AT&T Center
• Tech Port Center
• Tobin Center
• San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
• Western Heritage & Cattle Drive

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This year’s DreamWeek festivities will take place across the city from Jan. 13-29.

From Jan. 13-29, the 11th annual San Antonio DreamWeek will provide a series of civic-engagement events scheduled around Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Founded by Shokare Nakpodia, a Nigeria native and San Antonio advertising executive, the 17-day series provides plenty of food for thought about race, social justice and empowerment — and it kicks off with an opening ceremony breakfast ($65, 7:30-9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., dreamsecured.org/dwsa-opening). Additional information and a full calendar of events is available online at dreamweek.org.

DreamWeek Gallery Talk: Representation & Identity in Pierre Daura’s Good Henry (1947)

Catalan American artist Pierre Daura left his native Spain to live in Virginia — a formerly segregated state — after he sustained injuries fighting in the Spanish Civil War. Daura painted Black staff members at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg to the dismay of his employers at the school. American art curator Regina Palm of the San Antonio Museum of Art tells the story of Daura’s struggle to paint his fellow human beings in the divided American South. $5, 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., (210) 978-8100, samuseum.org. 

‘Between Yesterday and Tomorrow: Perspectives from Black Contemporary Artists of San Antonio’

“Between Yesterday and Tomorrow: Perspectives from Black Contemporary Artists of San Antonio” presents art related to Black history and identity, family dynamics, social connections and spirituality. Curator Barbara Felix has included drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, digital media, sculpture and quilting by artists including Calvin Pressley, Don Stewart, Naomi Wanjiku and Angela Weddle, among many others. After a Jan. 19 opening reception, the exhibition will be on view through Nov. 17. Free, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, Culture Commons Gallery, 115 Plaza De Armas, getcreativesanantonio.com.

Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio artists are sharing their stories and experiences at a new exhibit called “Between Yesterday & Tomorrow: Perspectives from Black Contemporary Artists of San Antonio.”

The exhibit is located at Culture Commons Gallery behind City Hall at 115 Plaza De Armas.

“This exhibition is about African Americans coming together to tell their stories through visuals which is great because each artist has a different story and creates visuals differently, which is great to see them in one space,” said Kaldric Dow, artist.

Themes include Black History and identity, family dynamics, social connections and personal human experiences.

Local artist Kaldric Dow created collage pieces with various patterned materials.

“It’s made of a bunch of different pieces but it’s all representing one thing which is skin tone. The hair that I wanted to focus on, it’s waves that are specific to African American culture. So that’s one thing I wanted to emphasize with this piece. As well as this strong look in the face; real humble but with a strength there,” Dow said.

Artworks include drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and quilting.

The exhibit curated by Barbara Felix and presented by the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture is free and open to the public starting January 19 through November 17, 2023.

There will be an opening reception on January 19 from 6-9 p.m.

The event is part of DreamWeek San Antonio 2023.

Dreamweek 2023 kicks off this week, which means so many inspiring events on civil issues and more. Dreamweek founder Shokare Nakpodia is here to tell us more. Take a look for details!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Dreamweek
1142 E. Commerce St. Suite 200
(210) 444-2315
Dreamweek.org

More than 200,000 people are expected to take part in San Antonio’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. March, the first in-person march since the event was canceled in 2021 because of the pandemic. The theme of this year’s march is “Together We Can Be the Dream.”

The march will start with a kickoff at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy and conclude with a celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park. The celebration will include live-music performances, health and wellness workshops, kids area and food.

The kickoff is at 10 a.m. Monday at the academy, 3501 Martin Luther King Dr. The march runs from there to South New Braunfels Avenue, and then south to Iowa Street and the park entrance. Free bus service to the march will run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. from Freeman Coliseum and St. Philip’s College; return service from the park will be from noon to 3:30 p.m.

The march is the highlight of DreamWeek, a wide-ranging citywide summit inspired by work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the mission of fostering civic and civil engagement. Here are some highlights from this year’s schedule of events:

Opening Ceremony Breakfast: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai will be the keynote speaker at the ceremony commencing this year’s DreamWeek. Mayor Ron Nirenberg, City Councilman Jalen Mckee Rodriguez and DreamVoice President Shokare Nakpodia also will speak at the breakfast. 7:30 a.m. Friday, Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe, 210 W. Market St. $65-$1,250, dreamweek.org.

Literary Empowerment Summit: Established and emerging authors will showcase their work at this gathering meant to encourage literary education and engage with diverse audiences. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Magnolia Gardens, 2030 Main Ave. $25, dreamweek.org.

Black History Day Party & River Tour: Learn about the impact African Americans have had on the history of San Antonio during this river tour. Light refreshments will be provided at the starting location before guests board the boats for the tour. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum, 218 S. Presa St. $40, dreamweek.org.

“She’s Speaking”: This panel discussion will cover wellness, mental health and careers from the perspective of Black women. The panel will be hosted by Michelle Rouche and Bonita Owens. 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Upstage Comedy Lounge, 4441 Walzem Road. $30, Facebook: @Upstagecomedy.

MLK5K: The Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Wheatley is hosting this 5K run to benefit the academy. 9 a.m. Sunday, MLK Park, 3503 Martin Luther King Drive. $10, runsignup.com.

DreamWeek Gallery Talk: Curator Regina Palm will lead this discussion on artist Pierre Daura’s “Good Henry,” one of a series of portraits Daura created depicting Black employees of the college where he taught in 1947. 6 p.m. Tuesday, San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. Free-$5, samuseum.org.

Dreamweek 2023 Awards Luncheon: DreamVoice will recognize and honor local organizations and individuals who have worked to create an environment of racial equity. Rudy Garza, president & CEO of CPS Energy, and DreamVoice president Shokare Nakpodia will speak. 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20, Texas Public Radio, 321 W. Commerce St. $65-$1,000, dreamsecured.org.

For DreamVoice founder Shokare Nakpodia, the genius of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s was communication.

While boycotts, protests and marches were all key parts of the movement, Black leaders “sat down together” with ideological opponents to talk through profound disagreements and deep-seated biases, he said.

DreamWeek began in 2013 in a similar spirit, as a way to bring people together to talk about issues affecting society and to celebrate creativity and a diversity of voices.

The result is what Nakpodia called “the largest community-curated event of its kind in the nation,” with dozens of participants joining in annually with a range of offerings from fashion, food and visual art to thoughtful panel discussions and conversations beginning Friday and running through Jan. 29.

The DreamWeek events schedule includes free and ticketed events, and the official website offers a helpful “add to Dreamlist” feature and Google calendar links to keep track of events of interest. Below is a list of highlights from the week’s events.

Local leaders

Newly installed Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai will kick things off as the keynote speaker of Friday’s opening ceremony breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in the Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Tickets for the event start at $65 for individuals, with table prices available.

Other local leaders to make appearances include Rudy Garza, the new president and CEO of CPS Energy, at the annual DreamWeek awards luncheon Jan. 20, and Mayor Ron Nirenberg, who will be guest of honor at the annual Mayor’s Dream Ball on Jan. 28.

The second annual Freedom Walk will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday in Lincoln Park, with an informative path to Martin Luther King Park marking milestones on the journey to achieving civil rights legislation.

The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) will present several events throughout DreamWeek, including a Saturday morning boat tour starting from near its Presa Street headquarters, and the Burial Ground: Exploring African American Resting Places walking tour at San Antonio Cemetery #3 on Jan. 28 from noon to 1 p.m.

SAAACAM will also partner with San Antonio Poet Laureate Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson for a two-day writing workshop titled New Beginnings: Grow Where You Are Planted. The Jan. 21-22 workshop is free with registration.

Arts and culture

DreamWeek is filled with other arts and culture-focused events. The City’s MLK Commission will present the Youth Power Jam, a free concert from 3-9 p.m. at the Espee, on Jan. 14.

At 10 a.m. on Jan. 15 at the Spirit Filled Family Church in Schertz, gospel singer Kara Nichole will join the fellowship.

The City of San Antonio Culture Commons gallery opens Between Yesterday and Tomorrow: Perspectives from Black Contemporary Artists of San Antonio, curated by artist Barbara Felix, with a free reception Jan. 19 from 6-9 p.m.

The McNay Art Museum has extended its exhibition True Believers: Benny Andrews and Deborah Roberts, portraying Black life in an array of dazzling colors and inventive collage, through Feb. 5.

Fashion and artisan crafts play a big role in this year’s DreamWeek. On Jan. 13 from 6-9 p.m., the Lafrique fashion showat the Ultra Kitchen on Culebra Road will present African fashions along with Nigerian food selections.

San Antonio First Lady Erika Prosper will join the Middle Eastern and North African Women of Excellence for its annual celebration Jan. 17 from 4-8 p.m. at the Brick, featuring music, a handcrafts bazaar and Middle Eastern cuisine. The event is free but registration is required.

The popular African Market Festival at the Brick presented by the Òlàjú Art Group runs 5-10 p.m. on Jan. 21, hosted by local personality Uchennaya Ogba. A $25 ticket will garner access to performances, a runway fashion show, an art exhibition, a cafe featuring African cuisine and an artisan marketplace.

On Jan. 22, from 3-6 p.m., the Bonham Exchange hosts “Dreaming of Haute,” presented by Artistry of Fashion. Ticket prices range from $45 to $95 for those age 18 and over.

Nakpodia said the sheer number and eclectic variety of events is a strength of DreamWeek and a reflection of its community.

“That’s what life is” in San Antonio, he said, “all these different organizations doing incredible things.”

Healthy meal preps, Texas Trippin’, robots + African-designed fashion show

SAN ANTONIO – Today on SA Live, load up and organize healthy food for the new year, we go Texas Trippin’ to the Hill Country, Wolfbots Robotics teams wow us with their newest creations, and Tudis African Boutique presents a fashion show.

It’s a new year and Fuel F33d can help you get into shape by meal-prepping healthy delicious food combinations.

Jen Tobias-Sturski takes us to Johnson City, Texas to the Bentley Hotel a boutique hotel featuring a resort-style pool and an outdoor wine cabana bar.

Our friends from the Wolfbots Robotics Team show us their newest creations ahead of their big robotics competition this weekend.

Tudis African Boutique comes on to talk about Lafrique Show, a fashion show and opportunity to shop new African based designs at a great price.

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SAN ANTONIO – Growing up in Nigeria, DreamWeek San Antonio founder Shokare Nakpodia told his father, the director of a multi-national company, that he wanted to be a Negro.

“He laughed like hysterically for days and days,” Nakpodia said.

Yet Nakpodia said, “I felt that the African-Americans were the most noble people on earth.”

Nakpodia said he admired their determination.

“There was this sense that they were going to succeed even though the road ahead was going to be very hard,” Nakpodia said.

Years later while visiting his sister, a pastor in San Antonio, he discovered a march honoring one of his civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King Jr.

“It was magical,” he said. “Hundreds of thousands of people marching in one accord was truly inspiring.”

Nakpodia said many of them came to a part of town they usually didn’t visit.

He said after he created his own marketing and advertising firm, “We got a contract to beautify the MLK March route.”

Designing and creating the needed signage was “a turning point,” Nakpodia said.

He was deeply involved in what it took to stage the event that is now said to be the largest MLK Jr. March in the nation.

Nakpodia said he wanted to keep the spirit of unity of that day alive.

He asked, “Can we create events around DreamWeek that would support what the spirit of the march?”

The first DreamWeek had only about 30 events, grew to 350 before the pandemic, and this year, there will be more than 200 programs during the 17-day citywide summit focusing on tolerance, diversity and equality, as well as civil and civic engagement. Nakpodia said he expects in the next few years, DreamWeek may have as many as 500 programs for the community.

Nakpodia said he had imagined, “This was the place I needed to be.”

He said the MLK Jr. March and the events throughout DreamWeek, help show “San Antonio is becoming more of the face of America’s tomorrow.”

The Annual DreamWeek summit is set to return to San Antonio this month for the 11th consecutive year.

This year has more than 200 events planned across 17 days, with the penultimate day of the summit, January 28th, showcasing the mayor’s dream ball.

The majority of this year’s summit lineup will feature events put on by community organizations.

DreamWeek organizers say the summit gives San Antonio the opportunity to venture physically intellectually and spiritually, and to showcase our diverse representation.

DreamWeek 2023 officially kicks off this Friday the 13th and runs through January 29th. For more information, CLICK HERE!

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