racism Archives - San Antonio Report

A protestor raises his arm to make a fist while walking past "The Torch of Friendship" statue downtown during the Black Lives Matter protests in June 2020.

Texas law says racism must be taught as a ‘deviation,’ but it should also be taught as a persistent reality

by Rick Casey January 18, 2022January 18, 2022

Casey: While reading through Senate Bill 3 over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, one line in particular jumped out at me.

Councilwoman Ana Sandoval (D7) and former Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales (D5) address their colleagues on the dais. In two separate instances, the councilwomen brought up race, which led to altercations amongst other councilmembers.

In politics, playing the race card is a losing bet

by Rick Casey August 24, 2021August 23, 2021

In wake of ethnically motivated incidents, local organizers rally Asian voters

by Jackie Wang March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

Chip Roy rebuked after using hearing on violence against Asian Americans to attack China over coronavirus

by Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

(Clockwise, from left) San Antonio Report Managing Editor Graham Watson Ringo, City of San Antonio Assistant City Manager Colleen Bridger, Methodist Healthcare Ministries President and CEO Jaime Wesolowski, Well Being In the Nation (WIN) Network executive lead Somava Saha, and South Texas Allergy & Asthma Medical Professionals President and CEO Erika Gonzalez speak during a virtual session at San Antonio CityFest.

CityFest: Turning redlining into ‘greenlining’ with health equity

by Iris Dimmick October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

Gina Ortiz Jones and Tony Gonzales faced off on Thursday in their first debate as they vie for the congressional seat Rep. Will Hurd (R-Helotes) will vacate.

Jones, Gonzales condemn KKK, spar on border wall during first debate

by Iris Dimmick October 8, 2020October 12, 2020

How to be a good ally in the fight for Black justice

by Demonte Alexander August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

Racism is officially a public health crisis in San Antonio

by Iris Dimmick August 20, 2020August 24, 2020

Religion & Spirituality

Pastor Max Lucado asks forgiveness for Christian white supremacy

by Iris Dimmick August 9, 2020September 27, 2022

The Magik Theatre. Photo by Scott Ball.

Magik Theatre Co-Produces A Kids Play About Racism

by Nicholas Frank July 29, 2020August 3, 2020