Pan African Festival Weekend 2026 with Anthony T. Browder

May 1–3, 2026 | San Antonio, Texas (3-days – 3 locations)

Join the Pan African Cultural Community (PACC), Melaneyes Media, and the San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF) for an empowering cultural weekend featuring renowned Egyptologist, historian, and author Anthony T. Browder.

This special Pan-African Festival Weekend will explore the remarkable journey of Africans and their immense contributions to world civilization.

Anthony T. Browder—author, publisher, cultural historian, and educational consultant—will take participants on a captivating intellectual journey from Africa to America, connecting ancient knowledge with modern realities.

Special Book Launch

During this weekend celebration, Browder will introduce his newest book:

A Browder Perspective: My 50-Year Journey to Enlightenment
(From the Browder File, Vol. III)

This powerful work reflects Browder’s lifelong dedication to research, scholarship, and the advancement of African-centered historical understanding.

A Weekend of History, Culture & Community

The 11th Annual Pan-African Festival proudly welcomes Anthony T. Browder back to San Antonio for a dynamic experience that brings together:

• Inspiring historical lectures
• Documentary film screenings
• Cultural celebration and African fashion
• Community dialogue and discussion
• Book signings with the author
• A vibrant Pan-African marketplace

This unforgettable weekend will highlight the importance of historical knowledge, cultural memory, and the global contributions of African people.

The Pan African Festival Weekend brings together powerful film, scholarship, cultural celebration, and community dialogue. You won’t want to miss this inspiring weekend.

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM(Doors open @ 6p.m.)
Tickets: $50

📍 AME Bethel Community Center
225 N Swiss St.
San Antonio, TX 78202

Evening Schedule

6:30 PM – Libations, Taste of Africa, and Fashion
Enjoy African cuisine, cultural fellowship, and fashion. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best African attire.

7:30 PM – Documentary Film Screening
John Henrik Clarke: A Long and Mighty Walk

This powerful documentary by filmmaker St. Clair Bourne explores the life and legacy of legendary historian Dr. John Henrik Clarke.
Executive produced and narrated by Wesley Snipes.

8:45 PM – Post-Film Discussion with Anthony Browder
A special tribute and conversation about Browder’s personal relationship with Dr. Clarke and the profound influence of African-centered scholarship.

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM- Admission: FREE

10AM-12PM - Pan African Conversation

12PM - 4PM- Festival, Cultural entertaiment, Marketplace

📍 Second Baptist Cultural Center
3310 E Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78220

Celebrate culture and community with:

• African and diaspora vendors
• Cultural entertainment
• Food vendors
• Community organizations
• Books and cultural products

1:30 PM – Book Signing with Anthony T. Browder
Meet the author and purchase a signed copy of his newest book.

“A Browder Perspective, My 50 Year Journey To Enlightenment.” by Anthony T. Browder

Anthony Browder shares an in-depth perspective from his 50-year journey to enlightenment, exploring the historical contributions of African civilizations and their impact across the world.

Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:45 PM
Tickets: $25

📍 AME Bethel Community Center
225 N Swiss St.
San Antonio, TX 78202

This dynamic historical lecture connects ancient African knowledge with today’s global realities, highlighting the importance of cultural memory, historical truth, and intellectual independence in the face of modern-day recolonization efforts.

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Admission: FREE| Donations Accepted

📍 3455 MLK Drive
San Antonio, TX 78220

The Pan-African Cultural Community presents Part Two of Melaneyes Media’s locally produced documentary, exploring the deep African cultural roots in San Antonio and the historic contributions that must never be forgotten.

WSAN- Brother Ron Gordan

By sponsoring the Pan-African Festival Weekend 2026, your company or organization will have the opportunity to align with a meaningful cultural initiative that promotes Black history, culture, diversity, inclusion, and community awareness.

Your support will help us present a powerful and impactful cultural event that advances education, cultural preservation, and positive social change in our community.

If you or your organization are interested in becoming a sponsor for this important event, please contact:

Ada M. Babineaux (Babino)
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“It is the responsibility of every adult to know their history and culture, to preserve it and then pass it on to the next generation…” ~Anthony T. Browder

Anthony T. Browder is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and educational consultant who has spent more than four decades researching African history and ancient Egyptian civilization. A graduate of the College of Fine Arts at Howard University, Browder has lectured across the United States and on five continents. He is the founder and director of IKG Cultural Resources and has traveled to Egypt more than 65 times since 1980 while studying the science, philosophy, and culture of ancient Kemet (Egypt).

Browder is also the first African American to fund and coordinate an archaeological excavation in Egypt. Through the ASA Restoration Project, he is helping excavate and restore tombs of Kushite noblemen from the 25th Dynasty near Luxor. Working alongside his daughter Atlantis Tye—the first African American father-daughter archaeological team in Egyptian history—Browder has authored numerous books and educational works used worldwide. His research emphasizes that ancient African civilizations played a foundational role in shaping the scientific, religious, and philosophical traditions of the modern world.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Beasley Brown Community Center, 225 North Swiss Street, San Antonio, United States

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