Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Records. The audio was recorded during an author's workshop with Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks, an American poet, author, and teacher. The audio quality is very low and it is hard to hear what Gwendolyn Brooks is saying in some parts of her presentation.

News release about the fall production by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The release details the production crews, the cast, and the performers, as well as the schedule for performance.

Proposal for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters regarding the Dallas' Black Living Legends event, which featured several notable African American men and women and their accomplishments. The proposal discusses requested art pieces in relation to the event, and the amount of monetary assistance necessary to complete the project.

Invitation for the public to meet the cast of the play One Monkey Don't Stop No Show. The party was on August 1, 1987 at the Seaport Oyster Bar and featured Shirley McFatter and her band.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a JBAAL board meeting lead by Curtis King on September 1st, 1987. The tape includes one track of audio that is generally intelligible but covers the topic of board membership.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the upcoming art exhibit featuring Samella Lewis on June 3 - August 27, 1995 at the James E. Kemp Gallery.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Black Preaching and Literary Traditions" conference held on March 1st, 1997. The tape is well recorded and opens with Curtis King making opening statements followed by a panel of speakers.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 20th anniversary season event entitled "Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition" held on March 1st, 1997. The footage shows the first three hours of the event including the opening remarks, brief musical performances, statements of intent, and various pastor speakers. The event covers the influence of the Bible and its literary style on the spirituality of the black community.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 20th anniversary season event entitled "Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition" held on March 1st, 1997. The footage shows the second half of the event including various pastor speakers on the poetical and metaphoric language in the Bible and sermons. The video begins with pastor Wright Lassiter of Saint John Missionary Baptist Church. The event covers the influence of the Bible and its literary style on the spirituality of the black community.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 20th anniversary season event entitled "Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition" held on March 1st, 1997. The footage shows the last 50 minutes of the event which includes the closing session and summary. The event covers the influence of the Bible and its literary style on the spirituality of the black community.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords event in 2000. This video features a panelist discussion about the film screening of "The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords." The video shows journalists speaking with an audience.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Reggae in the Caribbean" concert held over the weekend of December 1-2nd, 2000. The footage shows Ras Tumba and his band performing at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The tape fades to black at the 1:44:53 time mark.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Cicely Tyson event in 2003. This video features a speech by actress Cicely Tyson as part of the "An Evening with an American Actress" event live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a theatrical production featuring Cicely Tyson at the a Naomi Bruton Theatre on February 1st, 2003. The VHS footage shows Cicely speaking at a podium. Curtis King gives closing remarks at the one hour mark.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "In Nou Waly" Dance Concert event in 2003. This video features a dance performance by Djely Kunda West African Dance & Drumming Ensemble live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. The video cuts at 27:20.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "In Nou Waly" Dance Concert event in 2003. This video features a dance performance by Djely Kunda West African Dance & Drumming Ensemble live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "My Cup Runneth Over" event in 2004. This video features the artwork of artist Banks B. Banks showcased throughout the James E. Kemp Gallery.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Poets N' Jazz event in 2006. This video features various poetry performances accompanied with music, including from poets Black Page and Tiffany Brasley live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Poets N' Jazz event in 2006. This video features various poetry performances accompanied with music, including from poets Black Page and Tiffany Brasley live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Poets N' Jazz #1 event in 2006. This video features various poetry performances accompanied with music, including from poets Black Page and Tiffany Brasley live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Poets N' Jazz event in 2006. This video features various poetry performances accompanied with music, including from poets Black Page and Tiffany Brasley live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Jazz at the Muse event in 2007. This video features jazz performances by artists Toney Scott and Djore Nance live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 1 of 3 of the performances.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Jazz at the Muse event in 2007. This video features jazz performances by artists Toney Scott and Djore Nance live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 2 of 3 of the performances.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Jazz at the Muse event in 2007. This video features jazz performances by artists Toney Scott and Djore Nance live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 3 of 3 of the performances.