A mile-long march from the archaeological site of St. James African Methodist Episcopal...
The Rev. Alvin Smith, the church’s pastor, was among those taking part in the mile-long march from theat the West Houston Street Bridge to the church’s current location on the near West Side.
Some of the attendees skipped the marching part and piled onto a golf cart that led the pack, which was largely made up of church members and SARA employees but included a handful of other San Antonio community members.Celebrate Juneteenth in San Antonio with marches, festivals, a baseball game — take your pick
Folks make their way down West Houston street Saturday, June 18, 2022, during a Juneteenth march that started at the foundation of the old St. James AME Church, which was found during construction of the San Pedro Creek Cultural Park.“Not only is it a historical moment for St.
Dolorse Hines smiles as she laughs with a friend outside St. James AME Church during a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2022.Rodgers has been part of the church her whole life. She said she thinks it’s beautiful that officials changed their original construction plans to properly honor St. James and its place in history when the foundation was discovered.
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