Ernie Ramirez

Ernie Ramirez was interviewed on December 18, 2025, at the Carver Cultural Community Center, located at 226 N Hackberry. He shared that he organizes a traditional performance series called The Carver Intimate Series, bringing many San Antonio artists, including J-Darius, Nina Diaz, Chavela, Nicky Diamonds, and others to perform at The Little Carver. Ernie also talks about the long and amazing history of the Carver. Artists like Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, and many others once performed on its stage. Stop by and visit the Carver Community Cultural Center. There, you can learn about its role in the Chitlin’ Circuit and, most importantly, its role as San Antonio’s first Colored Library, created in honor of Dr. George Washington Carver.