"Achieving Our 2026 Goals"

 The San Antonio Chapter of Blacks in Government (BIG) is proud to partner with the Macedonia Baptist Church Social Justice Ministry and COPS Metro all year round to ensure an INFORMED VOTER = an EMPOWERED VOTER  and Communities are Empowered to solve issues..

 The San Antonio Chapter of Blacks in Government (BIG) awarded 3 $1000 scholarships during its annual Scholarship Gala on July 25, 2026.  For more information and how you can be our next recipient, 

please to contact the Scholarship Chair, Alicia Butler at 410.980.1204 or aliciab6@hotmail.com.

SAC BIG was honored to host it's very own Rev Ernest Felder as Black History Month Guest Speaker during it's meeting on February 8th.  Rev Felder shared his personal BIG journey as he spoke on African Americans and Labor. 

SAC BIG MLK Dinner, Mission Possible

It Takes All of US

SAC BIG Thanksgiving Outreach event with Seton Home, Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm.  SAC BIG Was proud to partner with Seton Home for a 2nd year.  

Ms Beverlie Cloud, President

Love2Serve Ministry

Macedonia Baptist Church

Guest Speaker, SAC-BIG  March Meeting

Rev Shelia Sidberry

Guest Speaker, SAC-BIG  February Meeting.  Theme: African Americans and the Arts

SAC-BIG was represented at the 67 CW 9th Annual Black History Program along with the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum. (SAAACAM). 

BIG in Action at Taste of New Orleans 

SAC-BIG kicked off its 2024 Membership Drive during the 37th year of Taste of New Orleans. 

Thanks to the SAZA Commission Inc., the 501(c)(3) financial support arm of the San Antonio Zulu Association who are the Producers of A Taste of New Orleans, SAC-BIG members enjoyed the “Taste” while meeting and educating the community about BIG. 

This year marked the 3rd year, SAC-BIG has set up camp at this Fiesta event.

The San Antonio Chapter held its CY2024 Installation of Officers as the Chapter during it's first meeting of the New Year on January 13, 2024. 

President, Dr Eustace Lewis performed the oath to (from right) Ms Alicia Butler, Executive Vice President, Ms Myra Evans-Manyweather, President, Ms Charity Matthew, Secretary, and Ms Brandy Sanghott, Corresponding Secretary.    During the meeting Myra Evans-Manyweather challenged the members to "Build Bigger Better-Together" as she laid out her vision for the CY2024 team.  Congratulations to the new and returning officers.  

SAC BIG is proud to Partner with SANCSC in there pursuit of "Giving Back to the Community"   During the celebration dinner this year, the Honorable, Rev Art Hall of San Antonio, challenged and encouraged members in attendance.  He reminded us that Change, "Starts With Me".