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SAAACAM plans to turn formerly segregated buildings into a 'space of joy' | Together We Rise
The San Antonio African-American Community Archive and Museum now owns the buildings where Black people weren't allowed to eat or shop.
Former Hill Country DJ speaks on gains, losses of becoming a transwoman | Together We Rise
It's taken a lifetime for Mikaela Taylor to be born. The birth of a transwoman comes with the victory of identity. But it also came with the loss of family.
Fans excited to see a more modern mermaid | Together We Rise
Fans excited for the new live-action 'Little Mermaid' and its diverse cast.
Fort Hood is now Fort Cavazos. Here's why that is significant
One of the country's largest military instillations was redesignated Fort Cavazos, as part of a plan put into motion by Congress.
KENS 5 tackles race and cultural challenges in 'Together We Rise' news special
The hour-long program taking a look at how San Antonians are addressing issues of diversity and inclusion will be hosted by Audrey Castoreno and Marvin Hurst.
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Together We Rise | Transforming the deed of pain into the power of ownership
Former Hill Country DJ speaks on gains, losses of becoming a transwoman | Together We Rise
A more modern mermaid | Together We Rise
Our Story, Our History: Celebrating the cultural diversity of San Antonio
'They sold them like cattle': Bexar County archivists document area's slave trade history | Together We Rise
Magazine works to encourage more Black Texans to travel by sharing personal experiences
Together We Rise: From the classroom to the red carpet, a filmmaker program bridges opportunity gaps for local students
'Shouldn’t speak Spanish': Latino Americans tell their experiences at Blackwell School in Marfa, Texas
Why aren't more women of color on the bench in Bexar County? | Together We Rise
'An inner joy that I could not explain': Combat medic becomes U.S. citizen through military
The search for San Antonio's Juneteenth history | Together We Rise
How an Indian woman's pursuit of the American dream brought her to San Antonio
'Feel the energy, feel the healing': Woman returns buffalo to native land east of San Antonio
The Texas Tribal Buffalo Project in Waelder sits on 77 acres with 15 head of bison. After nearly three centuries, the buffalo are roaming once again.
'They sold them like cattle': Bexar County archivists document area's slave trade history | Together We Rise
How much Black history should be taught in schools remains unresolved. In Bexar County Spanish Archives, the county's slave trading history is accessible to all.
'I'm one of 14 Black birthing centers in the U.S.' | San Antonio nurse giving women peace of mind as they give birth
A Black midwife opened up a birthing center that lets women bring life into the world as they wish --- a world where Black women may never see their baby turn one.
Storied: St. Philip's College to celebrate 125 years Wednesday
St. Philip's College's history continues to evolve. But how long will its longtime president grow with it? She has an answer.
New San Antonio FBI boss talks about diversity, mission, community
Oliver Rich longed to be a pilot and never dreamt of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a career. Now he's leading the FBI's San Antonio Division.
New San Antonio travel magazine seeks to share underheard experiences | Together We Rise
The Buddy Pass is a new magazine that evolved from an existing podcast about the experiences of Black travelers.
Sutton family leaves lasting legacy of education, civil rights and business acumen in San Antonio
The Sutton family, who settled on San Antonio’s east side, became doctors and lawyers while sharing a legacy with the country’s famous African American leaders.
East-side soul food eatery's legacy could soon be on display, thanks to San Antonio archivists
The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum has collected decades-old memorabilia from the now-shuttered Mr. & Mrs. G's Home Cooking.
Guitarist Curley Mays talks performing with the biggest names in blues and soul music
The Beaumont native now lives in east San Antonio, where he performed at the Eastwood Country Club years ago.
Together We Rise: From the classroom to the red carpet, a filmmaker program bridges opportunity gaps for local students
The idea started in the office of District 2 councilman Jalen McKee Rodriguez who collaborated with Alamo City Studios to bring it to life.
Former students of the once-segregated Texas school describe receiving a 'whack of the paddle' for speaking Spanish
Blackwell School alumni work to put their story of segregation on a national platform.
Judges, legal advocates explain the need for women of color on the bench | Together We Rise
There are women judges in Bexar County. But if you expect them to be Black, it's a slim figure.
'An inner joy that I could not explain': Combat medic becomes U.S. citizen through military | Together We Rise
Staff Sergeant Ifeanyi Anyaegbuna, a combat medic at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, never considered a career in the military. But one day, fate intervened.
The history behind Pride that is too important to forget
San Antonio's first Pride march was in 1976, but the riots for LGBTQ+ rights commemorated every year happened in 1969 in New York.
The search for San Antonio's Juneteenth history | Together We Rise
Researchers believe slaves in San Antonio got emancipation news like the enslaved in Galveston. But where are the documents, artifacts, and stories to back that up?
San Antonio woman fled violence in India to pursue the American dream | Together We Rise
Kamlesh Chaudhry fled violence in India following the riots of 1984. After years of starting fresh in the U.S., she earned the nickname "Queen of Sunglasses."
UTSA archivist works to preserve San Antonio LGBTQ+ history | Together We Rise
Melissa Gohlke is presented with a portal into the history of San Antonio's LGBTQ+ community on an almost daily basis.
Anti-Semitic incidents surging in Texas and the U.S. | Together We Rise
Jewish families respond to the uptick in anti-Semitic hate in San Antonio.
'It's my passion to keep it alive' | La Prensa Texas continuing to evolve century-old newspaper
"We will be bigger and I would like to say in the future we will be across the country.”
Texas families with transgender children open up about navigating legislation, directives targeting trans youth
Pride in your identity can be a powerful thing. Texas families of transgender kids speak up about why it's harmful to threaten that agency.
DoSeum's new exhibition allowing children to explore issues of race and equality | Together We Rise
The DoSeum is helping families discuss tough topics with the creation of their new exhibition, Uniquely Us.
Minority-owned businesses face more than capital challenges | Together We Rise
Funding remains an obstacle for minority-owned businesses, but even successful entrepreneurs say they face discrimination.
'I spent a lot of time making this work': Spurs team photographer seeks impact through images | Together We Rise
As the Spurs' first-team photographer, the pictures matter to Reginald Thomas. His lesson in imagery is one of joy and pain.
Telling the untold story of America's Black cowboys | Together We Rise
"The only way to understand the future of Texas is to understand the past."
When does freedom of speech become hateful? | Together We Rise
One San Antonio business owner knows better than most how free speech can be met with hate speech.
The number of young kids dying by suicide is staggering; the rate for Black children is double their peers.
Our new investigative series looks into a troubling trend for young Black children.
'We still have a long way to go': San Antonio faith leaders discuss how close MLK's dream is to being fulfilled
We consider how far we've come since Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic speech, and take the question to the community.
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