"The Kress building was the first to desegregate its lunch counters in San Antonio during the 1960s. To now turn that space into a museum that celebrates Black history? It’s poetic justice."
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Deborah Omowale JarmonChief Executive Officer
SAN ANTONIO AFRICAN AMERICAN ARCHIVES & COMMUNITY MUSEUM (SAAACAM) A retired civil servant with a 27-year career in the world of air traffic control, Deborah relocated to San Antonio to be a "close-by" grandmother, teaching them the importance of their legacy. Opening a bed and breakfast in the King William area of San Antonio, named for the family matriarch, “Eva’s Escape at the Gardenia Inn” immersed her family in Deborah’s personal mission of love and service for family and community.
Upon her family relocating to Atlanta, Deborah realized the commitment of the bed and breakfast would prevent her from spending that quality time with those grandbabies. Selling the property, Deborah turned to community advocacy with a mission to connect the African American community to each other, opportunities, and our history. |
Her work as the CEO/Director of the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum and as a board member of Visit San Antonio, along with serving on the City of San Antonio’s Airport Advisory Commission, provides an opportunity to carry out her personal mission.
10% of tonights proceeds benefit SAAACAM Museum
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Office: 210.724.3350 | Website: https://saaacam.org
