San Antonio Observer

Founded in 1995, the San Antonio Observer Newspaper is dedicated to serving and informing the community. Located in San Antonio, Texas—home to the seventh largest population in the United States—the San Antonio Observer is the sole African-American newspaper in the city and the largest of its kind in South Texas. This tabloid publication is released every Wednesday and is available both in print and online.

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The Internet has gone through a myriad of transformations since the dawning of the 21st century. In just 25 years

1 week ago | saobserver.com | Fernando Rover Jr. |a Master

The Internet has gone through a myriad of transformations since the dawning of the 21st century. In just 25 years, the Internet went from being solely a search engine with a few chat room communities to now a social and political device used to influence human behavior, with the onset of streaming services, artificial intelligence, and new social apps being born every second. But what has been a recurring theme has been the creation of community. Information is at the epicenter of community.
On the evening of Monday March 31st, Senator Cory Booker took a stand on the Senate Floor, calling out the Trump Administration

2 weeks ago | saobserver.com | Fernando Rover Jr.

On the evening of Monday March 31st, Senator Cory Booker took a stand on the Senate Floor, calling out the Trump Administration. The 55 year old New Jersey native spoke on the Senate floor for 25 hours and 5 minutes. Writers Mike Catalini and Stephen Groves, in their 2025 article for the Associated Press, “Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech.
The Ongoing War on Doe: What Is Happening to the Value of Education?

3 weeks ago | saobserver.com | Fernando Rover Jr. |a Master

The ongoing war against the Department of Education (DOE) is yet another example of the complex relationship between education and politics. Various media sources are continuously reporting on the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the DOE. Beyond the contention and clickbait lies an even bigger question: what is happening to the value of education?
Our Vegas Girls Trip Made It Out of the Group Chat. Here’s How Much It Cost

1 month ago | saobserver.com | Kylea Henseler

(Written By Kylea Henseler) — Girls Trip To Vegas. Find dazzling hotels along the Strip, luxe brunches with skyline views, and splashy pool parties with celebrity musical performances in Las Vegas. Like any good college students (we attended the University of Miami), my friends and I had long talked about going on a trip to party together when we turned 21. A Girls Trip To Vegas seemed like the perfect option, but COVID had other plans.
New Film 'The Woman In The Front Yard' Debuts March 28th

1 month ago | saobserver.com | Fernando Rover Jr. |a Master

The Woman In The Yard will make its theatrical debut later this month on March 28th, 2025. The 87 minute psychological thriller will be produced by Blumhouse Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film follows a widowed mother whose life is turned upside down upon the arrival of a mysterious woman in black. The film was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, famous for his previous horror films, House of Wax (2005), Orphan (2009), and The Shallows (2016).
Addressing Collective Trauma in America

2 months ago | saobserver.com | Fernando Rover Jr. |a Master

Austrian author and collective trauma scholar Thomas Hubl, in his 2020 book, Healing Collective Trauma: A Process For Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds, writes, “To feel the problems of our world is to know its suffering, but this requires compassionate ‘response-ability.’ If we fail to address the world’s collective trauma with clarity and compassion, we imperil the survival of our children and our children’s children—and countless other species.” What does it mean to address collective...
Beyonce Wins Album Of The Year and Announced Cowboy Carter Tour

2 months ago | saobserver.com | Fernando Rover Jr. |a Master

American singer-songwriter and powerhouse Beyonce has announced she will be going on tour in support of her groundbreaking eighth album Cowboy Carter. The 34 time Grammy winner and Houston native initially was set to make a major announcement on January 14th, following her halftime performance during Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas Day. However, due to the tragic LA wildfires, she turned her attention to helping raise money for relief.
Trump’s Political Rampage Against Social Justice

2 months ago | saobserver.com | Mario Marcel Salas

With Donald Trump attacking DEI, Civil Rights, the Tuskegee Airman, impoverishedimmigrants, women, federal agencies designed to help the poor, and other improvements fought for by the movements for social justice over decades, it is apparent that Trump and his administration of misfits are on a political rampage. This includes trying to remove theprovisions of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. He has also released 1500 criminals from prison that attacked and killed people at the capitol.
SZA Joins Kendrick Lamar for Super Bowl Halftime Show

2 months ago | saobserver.com | Fernando Rover Jr. |a Master

Super Bowl LIX is proving to be an ensemble performance bill as this year’s headliner Kendrick Lamar recently announced the guest artists joining him on the halftime stage.
What a 2nd Trump Administration Means

Jan 21, 2025 | saobserver.com | Fernando Rover Jr. |a Master

There is a lot of fear and trepidation in the United States as Donal Trump begins to settle in as the 47th President. The 78 year old businessman and polarizing political figure was elected President on November 5thand was sworn in this past Monday and with this occurrence, the citizens of the United States are witnessing a fever pitch in the latest saga of American history. Writer Domenico Montanaro, in his 2025 article for NPR, “Trump’s 2nd Term Brings Hope But Also Fear.