1/7/25

CEO of 3rd Largest African American Museum

In this episode of The Pass/Port Podcast, we sit down with Deborah Omowale Jarmon, CEO of the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM). Join us as we explore the journey of preserving Black history and culture in San Antonio and beyond.

Deborah shares the behind-the-scenes story of bringing SAAACAM’s new museum to life, the challenges and triumphs of leading an African American museum, and how Black culture can be leveraged to drive tourism and community engagement.

We’ll also dive into why San Antonio should be on every Black traveler’s radar, the impact of SAAACAM on the local and national stage, and the legacy Deborah hopes to leave behind.

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