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["14th Conference of the National Council of Negro Women"] transcript

["14th Conference of the National Council of Negro Women"]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a radio broadcast covering the 14th Conference of Negro Women" with guests President Truman, an individual from the United Nations and one other. The tape was recorded in Washington D.C at the departmental auditorium. The journalist describes the scene and lists attending organizations. The rest of the tape covers live audio of speakers.
Date: November 15, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[MLKJ birthday speech] (open access)

[MLKJ birthday speech]

Draft of a speech for the commemorating celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 50th birthday. The speech includes a brief description of African American history and a song.
Date: January 15, 1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: The 50th Birthday Celebration of the Late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., January 15, 1979] (open access)

[Program: The 50th Birthday Celebration of the Late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., January 15, 1979]

Program for the 50th Birthday Celebration of the Late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. which was held on January 15, 1979 at the Thanks-giving Square Chapel in Dallas, Texas. The program lists the order of events at the celebration, as well as provides a script for the memorial service and a list of members of the Black Academy of Arts and Letters which hosted the event.
Date: January 15, 1979
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invitation to commissioned painting unveiling] (open access)

[Invitation to commissioned painting unveiling]

An invitation to the private unveiling of a painting commissioned by the City of Dallas. The unveiling was on December 19, 1980 at the Plaza of the Americas Ascot Room.
Date: December 15, 1980
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Artist interview with Sonia Sanchez] captions transcript

[Artist interview with Sonia Sanchez]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Black Women's Conference held in May of 1981. The footage shows artist Sonia Sanchez being interviewed on the topic of artists creating in the late 60s and early 70s post civil rights. The interview is dated May 15th, 1981.
Date: May 15, 1981
Creator: Sanchez, Sonia
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyers: Profiles of Me] (open access)

[Flyers: Profiles of Me]

Flyer for the performance of "Profiles of Me," which was on October 15, 1982 at the Scott Theatre. The flyer gives information on the performer, Tommie Harris Stewart, as well as performance details.
Date: October 15, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: 'Symphony in Black' presented by Junior Black Academy, DSO] (open access)

[Clipping: 'Symphony in Black' presented by Junior Black Academy, DSO]

Newspaper clipping about the fundraising gala production of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: July 15, 1983
Creator: Ardoin, John
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Project (open access)

The Project

A few pages about the new project the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters was working on regarding their annual fundraiser.
Date: July 15, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Symphony in Black ticket] (open access)

[Symphony in Black ticket]

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.
Date: July 15, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" 1984 at Fair Park] captions transcript

["Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" 1984 at Fair Park]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded the 1984 "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement' concert. The footage is edited together to create a film commemorating the concert and its tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. The concert features a large gospel choir and celebrity speakers.
Date: January 15, 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement", recorded at Fair Park] transcript

["Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement", recorded at Fair Park]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" concert recorded at Fair Park Music Hall on January 15th, 1984. The tape includes one track that is well recorded and includes speakers discussing Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement along with music by a large choir. The tape features an individual male soloist.
Date: January 15, 1984
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" concert audio tape 1 of 2] transcript

[JBAAL "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" concert audio tape 1 of 2]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" concert recorded at Fair Park Music Hall on January 15th, 1984. The tape includes two tracks that are well recorded and includes speakers discussing Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement along with music by a large choir.
Date: January 15, 1984
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" concert audio tape 2 of 2] transcript

[JBAAL "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" concert audio tape 2 of 2]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" concert recorded at Fair Park Music Hall on January 15th, 1984. The tape includes two tracks that are well recorded and includes speakers discussing Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement along with music by a large choir.
Date: January 15, 1984
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement] (open access)

[Program: Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement]

Program for the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement event which was held on January 15, 1984 at the Music Hall in Fair Park. The program provides songs, information on Martin Luther King Jr., and a list of performers and performances.
Date: January 15, 1984
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invitation: A Jazz Set] (open access)

[Invitation: A Jazz Set]

Invitation for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters' production of a jazz music performance on August 15, 1986 at Loew's Anatole Hotel.
Date: August 15, 1986
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Paintings and Sculpture] (open access)

[Flyer: Paintings and Sculpture]

Flyer for the exhibition of works by artist Clarence Talley, along with a short press release entitled 'Rev. Clarence Talley, Sr., Artist.'
Date: April 15, 1988
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL summer gala '88 and ribbon cutting ceremony] captions transcript

[JBAAL summer gala '88 and ribbon cutting ceremony]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 1988 annual summer gala event. The VSH footage shows multiple events and locations associated with the event including an art exhibition held at the Sheraton Hotel and the ribbon cutting ceremony held at the new Austin street location which features multiple speakers and a small choir performance for a crowd of people outdoors.
Date: July 15, 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Cicely Tyson and 300-Voice Choir] (open access)

[Flyer: Cicely Tyson and 300-Voice Choir]

Flyer for the annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement commemorating the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event was held January 15, 1988 at the Fair Park Music Hall.
Date: January 15, 1989
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Sixth Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert] (open access)

[Program: Sixth Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert]

Program for the annual concert held by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters celebrating African American music and art, as well as strides made in the civil rights movement. The program provides details on featured artists, as well as advertisements and community information.
Date: January 15, 1989
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Cooley High] (open access)

[Flyer: Cooley High]

Flyer for the performance of 'Cooley High,' featuring actor Glynn Turman and hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on September 15, 1989 at the Dallas Convention Center Complex.
Date: September 15, 1989
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper: The North Dallas News, Volume 3, Issue 4] (open access)

[Newspaper: The North Dallas News, Volume 3, Issue 4]

Pages from the North Dallas News about the 13th season of events for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters featuring notable African Americans and their accomplishments.
Date: September 15, 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Concert] (open access)

[Program: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Concert]

Program detailing the memorial concert honoring the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The program contains a biography of King, a timeline of his life, as well as a list of performers and planned performances.
Date: January 15, 1990
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Awards", televised broadcast] captions transcript

["Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Awards", televised broadcast]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the televised broadcast of the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Awards on May 15th, 1991. The VHS footage shows a televised award show in front of a live audience honoring black individuals in the film industry such as actors, directors, and writers alongside vocal and dance performers. Commercial breaks interrupt the the awards show every 10-12 minutes.
Date: May 15, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Presentation: The March on Washington Thirty Year Performing and Visual Arts Anniversary Salute: 1963-1993] (open access)

[Presentation: The March on Washington Thirty Year Performing and Visual Arts Anniversary Salute: 1963-1993]

Presentation from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the 30th anniversary project which was commemorative of the March on Washington in 1963. The presentation outlines the goals of the project, the schedule for the event, and lists of organizations and individuals involved.
Date: August 15, 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library