A devastating flood hit San Antonio in September 1921 and sparked one of the nation’s first environmental justice movements. This catastrophic storm overwhelmed San Antonio’s West Side, killing over 80 people and destroying the homes of the city’s most vulnerable residents. In light of recent flooding in the Hill Country, some scientists are asking the question, “Where might the next 'big one’ hit?”
On Thursday, March 26, Northwest Vista College (NVC) will host acclaimed author and environmental historian Dr. Char Miller for the Stacey R. Johnson Humanities Speakers Series. Dr. Miller will present at the Palmetto Center for the Arts at 6 p.m. to discuss the history in his book, “West Side Rising: How San Antonio’s 1921 Flood Devastated a City and Sparked a Latino Environmental Justice Movement.”
Event Details
- What: Stacey R. Johnson Humanities Speakers Series featuring Dr. Char Miller
- When: Thursday, March 26
- Times: 6 p.m.
- Where: Palmetto Center for the Arts, Northwest Vista College
- Cost: Free and open to the public
