A Night in Harlem

Our first evening in San Antonio found us at one of Lee's alma maters, University of the Incarnate Word. It's Black History Month, and the Black Student Association hosted an experience of the Harlem Renaissance, including soul food (fried catfish, greens, yams, and mac n cheese, with tabasco on the side). A presentation on the poetry, dance, and music of the Harlem Renaissance was set in the historical context of Reconstruction and Jim Crow. The event description on the web said: "Experience the Harlem Renaissance, the era of pivotal economic, social, intellectual and political progression of the Negro in America. Dinner will be catered by Mr. and Mrs. G’s Home Cooking and is free of charge."

We are definitely no longer in the paradise we'd grown accustomed to over the last three months. Mission Trails is an urban park, just off the interstate, with no aesthetic redeeming features.

We talked with Jeff and invited him over for dinner, chess with his dad, and a movie tomorrow night.