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ART Trip | “Chief Library Curator Chronicles: Attending the 4th Annual John L. Nau, III Conference on Texas History”

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As one of three Texas Black Archivists chosen to serve on the plenary panel at this conference in San Antonio, Texas, I embraced a creatively enriching interdisciplinary experience that was exactly what I needed.

Credit: UTSA History Department
Credit: Selfie, By kYmizsofly -aka- Dr. kYmberly Keeton
The presentation at the Witte Museum was well-received, allowing me to introduce my second area of passion as a creative interdisciplinary scholar and practitioner: Autoethnography and African American Community Archives Theory. This was presented to faculty and graduate students, highlighting the importance and relevance of these fields in academic discourse.
Credit: Inside the Witte Museum
Credit: I got lost while trying to find my hotel and stumbled upon something incredible: the mural titled “Living In My Skin.” The history behind this mural began with a small poster and has transformed into a captivating piece of art. I will always remember this moment. Credit: Photographer, Brandon Logan; & Mural Artist, Lionel Sosa
Credit: The San Antonio Central Public Library

During my road trip, I explored the San Antonio Central Library and marveled at the beautiful murals, statues, and architecture downtown. The Riverwalk filled me with peace and ignited a sense of urgency to return to my first love and wholeheartedly pursue Black excellence during these uncharted times in the United States.

Credit: While walking downtown, I was drawn to a statue that caught my attention. I quickly looked up its title and meaning: “Door of Equality” (La Puerta de Igualdad), created by the Mexican artist Sebastián. This sculpture symbolizes the ongoing struggle for justice, featuring two tightly wound geometric pillars that stand side by side. Location: Installed at the San Pedro roundabout, near the San Antonio Central Library.
Credit: The San Antonio Riverwalk | Location: Navarro St.

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