Program for the Third Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The program includes details on the performers of the event, the honorees, and the schedule for the overall banquet.

Part of a news release for the Symphonic Jubilee production by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Newspaper clipping containing photographs of the annual Symphony in Black event for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The clipping includes photographs of individuals such as Michael Terrell, Roger Boykin, Julius Williams, Eric Moye, Allen R. Sullivan.

News release regarding the annual awards production of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The program provides information on showcased artists and performers, as well as information regarding the production of the event by the Academy.

Program for the Symphony in Black event for and by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on July 19, 1985. The program lists the performers, producers, and the honorees of the event.

Program for the Third Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet which was held on July 17, 1981 at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas, Texas. The program includes a list of all the performers in order of appearance and a list of everything scheduled to happen.

Program for the Symphony in Black event which marked the Fifth Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet for the Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The event was held on July 15, 1983 at the Majestic Theatre. The program lists performers and honorees.

Ticket for the Symphony in Black event which was hosted by and for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, and it was hosted on July 15, 1983 at the Majestic Theatre.

Program for the symphony awards ceremony by and for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on July 16, 1985.

Flyer for a 'kick off' event hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters celebrating the anniversary of the Academy's creation on July 25, 1987 at Clara's Kitchen.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a political march in honor of Diane Ragsdale running for Mayor of Dallas followed by a black-tie awards luncheon. The footage shows protestors and marchers walking holding signs on the topics of racism, LGBTQIA+ rights, and police brutality. The footage covering the luncheon shows a large space set with banquet tables and various well-dressed individuals giving speeches at a center podium.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the annual Symphony in Black concert held on July 18th, 1986., The tape includes two tracks of audio that document the Dallas symphony orchestra performing various scores of music at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas Texas.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the seventh annual medal of merit banquet and award ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers of Dallas. The footage shows individuals dressed in formal wear giving speeches and handing out awards. This tape features Curtis King, actress Phylicia Rashad. and Dr. Eva Jessye.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the seventh annual medal of merit banquet and award ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers of Dallas. The footage shows individuals dressed in formal wear giving speeches. This tape shows the first of the medals and certificates being awarded with winners giving brief appreciation acknowledgments.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the seventh annual medal of merit banquet and award ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers of Dallas. The footage shows individuals dressed in formal wear giving speeches and handing out awards. This tape features awards given to architects and designers. The tape concludes with all participants standing to toast all the honorees at the banquet.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a political march in honor of Diane Ragsdale running for Mayor of Dallas followed by a black-tie awards luncheon. The footage shows protestors and marchers walking holding signs on the topics of racism, LGBTQIA+ rights, and police brutality. The footage covering the luncheon shows a large space set with banquet tables and various well-dressed individuals giving speeches at a center podium.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their annual gala event on July 18th, 1981 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre. The U-matic footage shows various musicians and speakers coming on stage at the conclusion of the performance while Curtis King gives closing remarks.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their annual awards gala banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas on July 18, 1981. The U-Matic footage shows a banquet table of honorees seated to the left and right of a podium that looks out over a room of round tables seated with formally dressed crowd. Award recipients give brief speeches and Curtis King gives closing remarks.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their annual gala event on July 18th, 1981 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre. The U-matic footage shows various musicians and speakers coming on stage at the conclusion of the performance while Curtis King gives closing remarks.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 1982 annual gala production held in the summer of 1982. The U-matic footage features African American celebrity speakers such as Dr. Pearl Primus. Tape 2 of 2 of dialogue .

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters including various PSA clips and a segment of the "The Tonight Experience" all focusing on the Symphony in Black to be held July 20th, 1984 at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas. The PSA footage transitions to the "The Tonight Experience" at the 7:00 minute mark.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during an on site performance of the First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park in July of 1989. The footage was taken from the second story of the church overlooking the main floor of pews and focuses on the gospel choir located on a raised area behind the pulpit. The choir sings hymns "Every Day Is A Day of Thanksgiving", "Here's Nothing You Can't Do" and "Thank You Jesus".

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park church service held on July 17th, 1988. The footage was shot looking down on the congregation and features speakers from JBAAL.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their annual gala event on July 18th, 1981 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre. The DVD footage shows various musicians and speakers.