The Black Leadership Advisory Council (BLAC)

The Black Leadership Advisory Council (BLAC) began when four Black leaders in the city identified a need to unify the Black communities in San Antonio. They recognized that the communities needed a point of connection to bring together the people, families, and businesses in increase and stabilize their access to resources and one another. 

Over 200 individuals in the Black communities were invited to offer insight about their experiences in San Antonio in order to identify and prioritize the areas of concern of the community. Through their collaboration, they agreed to focus on the following areas:

• the prevalence and presence of Black culture in San Antonio,
• the economic advancement of Black communities in the city and surrounding areas,
• the experience of Black citizens within the legal and justice systems,
• access to health and wellness resources for Black citizens,
• culturally conscious professional and leadership development opportunities for Black professionals and leaders, and
• developmental and educational resources and opportunities for Black youth.

The BLAC is committed to connecting San Antonio's Black communities to resources and opportunities within the city, as well as facilitating discussions about and communicating the needs of San Antonio's Black communities to local and state government, corporate and social allies, and supporters in order to edify black citizens and families, drive constructive action within those communities, and influence the local and state policies that impact the Black residents of San Antonio.