San Antonio Black Business Legacy: Honoring the Past & Inspiring the Future

In recognition of National Black Business Month, the Pan African Cultural Community (PACC) presents a powerful event celebrating the legacy, resilience, and future of Black entrepreneurship in San Antonio.

Join us on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM for a special program that includes:

🎥 A viewing of the acclaimed documentary"Walk on the River: A Black History of the Alamo City" –We will screen the chapter highlighting the history of Black-owned businesses in San Antonio.

🗣️ A community conversation with special honoree:

• Mr.Charles E. Williams Sr., Founder of Williams Barber College

Our respected elder and business leader will share personal stories, historical insights, and reflections on the challenges and triumphs of Black business development—then and now.

Don’t miss this chance to learn, reflect, and celebrate the contributions of Black entrepreneurs who continue to shape our city’s culture and economy.

📍 Location:MLK Business and Cultural Center(3455 Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78220

🎟 Admission:FREE and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

Let’s honor our past, empower our present, and inspire our future.

Fro more info: Contact Baba Aundar @ (210) 560-3622

Charles E. Williams Sr. was born on May 18, 1937, in Granger, Texas, where he once worked in the cotton fields. In 1957, he moved to San Antonio and began working as a barber, inspired by the strong spirit of Black entrepreneurship he saw in the city.

Over time, Mr. Williams became a pioneering businessman. In 1972, he became the first African American to purchase property on W.W. White Road, opening several successful businesses including a beauty supply store, a car wash (1983),the renowned Williams Barber College (1992), and the Landmark Coffee and Community Meeting Shop (2007), a gathering space for Eastside residents and leaders.

Today, he remains active. He owns and operates the Williams Historical National Museum, a space dedicated to honoring the triumphs and struggles of San Antonio’s Black community and preserving the legacy of Black leadership.

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