Akoma Ntoso Tutoring & Education

6/7 at 3:00 pm - Memorial Library, 3222 Culebra
6/13 at 2:00 pm- Pruitt Library, 5110 Walzem
6/16 at 5:00 pm- Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood

Celebrate Juneteenth with our newest FREE program at the San Antonio Public Library! Come learn about the roots of Early Black American/Soulaan music and why it was so impactful on every contemporary genre today. We will be getting deep into the DNA of Black American music and discussing multiple genres including Juba, Mississippi Fife, Jazz, Gospel, and of course the Blues.

This presentation is ideal for discovering genres you've never heard of and gaining a new understanding of the connections to West African tradition. You won't just leave with generalizations about West African music, but specific traditions and tribes that helped inform our musical practices. You'll also get a better understanding of the conditions that led to evolutions in Black music and an understanding of how Soulaan/African American music is interconnected with the Black Diaspora as a whole.

If you've seen our Ten Heritage tribes presentation, this is a great follow up, getting even more in-depth with your understanding of how the tribes we learned about contributed specifically to the realm of music.

This is a great presentation for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of music and history. We look forward to seeing you there!!

If someone were to ask me why I do what I do, this would be my reply.❤️

Seeing multiple generations learn and grow is an honor. Being able to pour back into my elders while also encouraging the youth is one of the most important things I will ever do with my life. Providing this education isn't just a passion for me, it feels like an obligation to share the things that I learn.

During one of my lectures, I was discussing Djeli (also known as griots) and one of my participants reacted by saying that I was a Djeli. An oral historian. Who knew that I would keep walking down that path but I remember almost crying at the honor of being referred to that way.

If you've showed up for my lectures, shared my posts, or interacted with me in any way, I want to give a giant THANK YOU. Please keep supporting my work in this age of misinformation and confusion. TOGETHER we can heal our communities through knowledge.

TODAY at 5:15 pm, we will be speaking at Collins Garden Library on Afro-Indigenous history, kinship, and futures. You won't want to miss this fantastic lecture and discussion!

Next week on 10/14, the day after Indigenous Peoples Day, will be the last opportunity to see this lecture at your local library. Come out to learn and grow in community.

Happy Juneteenth! In celebration of our liberation day, the Ten Heritage Tribes lesson is on sale for $18.65 all week. Get it on sale now!

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Purchase comes with a powerpoint presentation, printable booklet, and a bonus worksheet on the life of Queen Nzinga – perfect for all ages. Buy it today!

Today is the day! We are wrapping up the Ten Heritage Tribes lecture series with one last lecture. This is the last chance this month so don't miss it!

Where: Great Northwest Branch Library
Date: TODAY, 6/17/25
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
This is a FREE and family friendly event

The feedback has been phenomenal on this series and we can't wait to do it again. 💗

Check out our upcoming Juneteenth lecture series with the San Antonio Public Library! Get to know the ten tribes most taken during slavery, their cultural traditions, and how those traditions continued to live on in the Americas. We will discuss clothing, food, language and more!

We just read an amazing Black children's book we have to share! The tradition of storytelling followed us across the Atlantic ocean and has stayed a vibrant part of Soulaan culture. "A Million Fish...More or Less" explores a spectacular tale in the Bayou Clapateaux, where strange things tend to happen. The illustrations are gorgeous and the story is super fun! Check it out.

Buy Here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/112081/a-million-fishmore-or-less-by-patricia-c-mckissack/