AALI-SA Events
Upcoming Events
John Maxwell Live2Lead Conference Fundraiser
Spend a morning learning from five of today’s top leadership voices, and help fund AALI-SA’s new Youth Leadership Program. All proceeds benefit the program. Members, alumni & their guests only:
Invest in yourself, and invest in our youth.
Join AALI-SA for Live2Lead San Antonio, a half-day leadership experience featuring John C. Maxwell, Dan Heath, Rory Vaden, Kathryn McLay and Stephanie Chung. You’ll leave with practical tools you can use on Monday: leading people, building influence, managing time and priorities, and navigating change.
The event is hosted by Chief Candace Crute, CMSgt USAF (Ret.), a John Maxwell Certified Speaker & Coach. She is donating her host license so that all proceeds benefit the AALI-SA Youth Leadership Program. The program launches in January 2027 and will serve 60 young leaders in grades 3–12.
Your ticket includes refreshments, a digital booklet to keep, time to connect with San Antonio leaders, and $5 discounted parking. We’ll email the parking code to registrants as the event gets closer.
Tickets: $75 members & alumni · $100 non-member guest (one guest per member)
Register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/live2lead-san-antonio
Can’t attend? You can still support our youth at aali-sa.org/donate.
Party at the Polls! (Community Partner Event) Nov 3
Dates, times & locations:
Saturday, Oct 24 · 2–4 PM: Claude Black Center & Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
Friday, Oct 30 · 4–6 PM: St. Philip’s College, MLK Campus, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX 78203
Tuesday, Nov 3 (Election Day) · 4–6 PM: Copernicus Community Center, 5003 Lord Road
Cost: Free
It’s officially voting season! AALI-SA is proud to share this invitation from our friends at the San Antonio Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with When We All Vote.
Party at the Polls is a series of free, family-friendly celebrations across San Antonio. Come for the music and food, and stay for the community. Bring your family, your church and your #VotingSquad, and let’s show up for our community together.
This is part of a nationwide celebration of civic engagement. When We All Vote supports thousands of free Party at the Polls events across the country. Can’t make one of ours? Find one near you at weall.vote/party.
Your Voice. Your Vote. Our Future!
Hosted by the San Antonio Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. AALI-SA is sharing this event as a community partner. This event is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate or political party.
Party at the Polls! (Community Partner Event) Oct 30
Dates, times & locations:
Saturday, Oct 24 · 2–4 PM: Claude Black Center & Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
Friday, Oct 30 · 4–6 PM: St. Philip’s College, MLK Campus, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX 78203
Tuesday, Nov 3 (Election Day) · 4–6 PM: Copernicus Community Center, 5003 Lord Road
Cost: Free
It’s officially voting season! AALI-SA is proud to share this invitation from our friends at the San Antonio Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with When We All Vote.
Party at the Polls is a series of free, family-friendly celebrations across San Antonio. Come for the music and food, and stay for the community. Bring your family, your church and your #VotingSquad, and let’s show up for our community together.
This is part of a nationwide celebration of civic engagement. When We All Vote supports thousands of free Party at the Polls events across the country. Can’t make one of ours? Find one near you at weall.vote/party.
Your Voice. Your Vote. Our Future!
Hosted by the San Antonio Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. AALI-SA is sharing this event as a community partner. This event is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate or political party.
Party at the Polls! (Community Partner Event) Oct 24
Dates, times & locations:
Saturday, Oct 24 · 2–4 PM: Claude Black Center & Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
Friday, Oct 30 · 4–6 PM: St. Philip’s College, MLK Campus, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX 78203
Tuesday, Nov 3 (Election Day) · 4–6 PM: Copernicus Community Center, 5003 Lord Road
Cost: Free
It’s officially voting season! AALI-SA is proud to share this invitation from our friends at the San Antonio Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with When We All Vote.
Party at the Polls is a series of free, family-friendly celebrations across San Antonio. Come for the music and food, and stay for the community. Bring your family, your church and your #VotingSquad, and let’s show up for our community together.
This is part of a nationwide celebration of civic engagement. When We All Vote supports thousands of free Party at the Polls events across the country. Can’t make one of ours? Find one near you at weall.vote/party.
Your Voice. Your Vote. Our Future!
Hosted by the San Antonio Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. AALI-SA is sharing this event as a community partner. This event is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate or political party.
AALI Leadership Series: Daryl “Bossman” Smith
Face-to-face with leaders who have built something — for San Antonio's Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders.
Register Here: AALI Leadership Series Registration
AALI General Membership Meeting
AALI-SA General Membership Meeting
Join the African American Leadership Institute – San Antonio (AALI-SA) for our General Membership Meeting. Members will receive organizational updates, hear about upcoming programs and events, and discuss opportunities to get involved in AALI-SA’s work and committees.
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Who Should Attend: AALI-SA members and prospective members interested in learning more about the organization.
Join the Meeting:
Microsoft Teams Meeting
We look forward to connecting with you!
AALI Connect - September 2026
Join the African American Leadership Institute–San Antonio (AALI-SA) for our next networking mixer hosted by The Big Bib BBQ and co-hosted by the Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce.
Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, professional, or someone looking to expand your network, this is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with leaders from across San Antonio.
AALI Connect Summer Mixer - JULY
Join AALI-SA for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at Tryst Kitchen + Cocktails. Located near the Pearl, Tryst offers elevated Southern cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for networking
Black Business Forum
AALI-SA's first citywide Black Business Forum is a working conversation focused on what advancing Black businesses actually looks like in San Antonio.
REGULAR PROGRAMMING
Events That Happen All Year
🤝 AALI Connect Mixers — Monthly — A curated mixer series bringing together African American leaders, professionals, and community partners in meaningful settings across San Antonio. Venues rotate monthly.
🏆 Gala & Fundraising Events — Annual — AALI-SA's annual gala celebrates African American excellence and raises funds to sustain our programs. Tickets available to members and the public.
🗳️ General Membership Meetings — Monthly — Working meetings focused on decisions, direction, and participation. Held in person and via Zoom. Active membership required to attend.
🏙️ Community & Partner Forums — Quarterly — In partnership with civic and business organizations, AALI-SA hosts forums tackling economic development, civic leadership, and community advancement.
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