The Black population of San Antonio is only 7%, yet we host the largest MLK March in the nation. Additionally, 63% of our residents are Hispanic, making us a majority-minority city. The purpose of this project is to shine a light on today’s reality, what it’s like to be a Black man or boy in San Antonio and to help bring about a better understanding of each other as a community.
“Living in My Skin” features over 30 oil-on-linen portraits by Lionel Sosa of Black men ages 10 to 90. Lionel is a well-known San Antonio artist and a San Antonio Peace Laureate.