Press release advertising the screening of the film "Wild Women Don't Have the Blues," which was hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 18, 1992 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre. The news release also provides information on the importance of blues music in African American history, as well as outlines a few themes focused on in the film.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the upcoming concert by singer Rhonda Ross to help celebrate the Academy's twentieth anniversary. The concert was on November 23, 1996 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the events scheduled to celebrate African American History Month.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the upcoming writer's showcase which took place February 2, 1995 in the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre.

Booklet containing information and details about the African-American Doll exhibition hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on March 18-20, 1990.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the performance of Sasha Daltonn hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their concert event Soul to Soul: Martha Burks sings Sarah Vaughn at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre in June of 1994. The footage shows Burks singing accompanied by a small jazz band in tribute to hits by American jazz singer Sara Vaughan (1924-1990).

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the duration of the "African American Doll Illuminations" exhibit highlighting historical and contemporary dolls and their doll makers. The video shows an unnarrated walk-through of the exhibition space with various close-up shots of details in clothing and accessories of the dolls along with pauses to allow the reading of artist descriptions. The exhibit was held between March 18th and May 20th, 1990 through the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters visual arts exhibition program.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the play 'Spirit Awakening' hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on October 18-19, 1996 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The VHS footage shows actress Akuyoe Graham performing the one-woman show.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the screening of the film 'James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket,' which was screened on February 11, 1994 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre.

Program for the African-American Doll Illumination Exhibition hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on March 18, 1990. The program details the featured artists and doll makers and outlines the event schedule.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the upcoming poetry event with television celebrity Phyllis Yvonne Stickney on February 11, 1995 at the Muse Cafe Theatre.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 5th annual Christmas and Kwanzaa concert entitled "Celebrate!" held on December 18th, 1998. The footage covers the entire concert of six DISD mixed-gender high school choirs performing four categories of choral styles including classical, spiritual, Christmas, and gospel totaling 16 songs.

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the duration of the "African American Doll Illuminations" exhibit highlighting historical and contemporary dolls and their doll makers. The video shows an unnarrated walk-through of the exhibition space with various close-up shots of details in clothing and accessories of the dolls along with pauses to allow the reading of artist descriptions. The exhibit was held between March 18th and May 20th, 1990 through the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters visual arts exhibition program.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Soul to Soul" concert celebrating the work of Dinah Washington over the weekend of March 18th and 19th, 1994. The concert featured vocalist Benita Arteberry at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a JBAAL membership campaign planning luncheon meeting. The footage shows volunteers sitting in a conference room of the academy speaking and brainstorming ideas. The meeting took place on April 18th, 1996.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 15th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held on January 17th, 1998 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The concert is entitled "Our Youth and the Civil Rights Movement: Continuing the Legacy" featuring youth and young adult vocalists along with special guest Erykah Badu.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 15th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held on January 17th, 1998 at the Meyerson Symphony center. The concert is entitled "Our Youth and the Civil Rights Movement: Continuing the Legacy" featuring youth and young adult vocalists along with special guest Erykah Badu.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition panel on "Imagery...Its Meaning Use and Influence by Women of the Bible And The 20th Century African American Woman". The seminar took place on April 18th, 1998 at the Clarence Muse Café. The footage shows a panel of moderators including Rev. Cecelia Williams-Bryant, Rev. Wright Lassiter and Rev. Lynn Mims.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition general session opening. The footage shows a panel of speakers and moderators set up at the front of a conference room at the academy. Two noted speakers are Ms. Margaret Walker on literature and Bishop John R. Bryant on religion.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition closing session lead by Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker and Curtis King. The seminar took place on April 18th, 1998 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition: Understanding Biblical Literature As A Mean For Social Change In The African American Community. Th footage shows a small group seated in red folding chairs lead by moderator Rev. Zan Holmes Jr. with featured speakers Rev. Isaiah Phinisee and Rev. C. W. Wallace.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition" conference discussion on anecdotes in Black preaching. The event was held on April 18th 1998 in conference room of the academy. The footage shows moderator Rev. J. Neaul Haynes with featured presenters Rev. Henry Masters, Rev. W. T. Glynn, and Rev. Doris G. Dupree leading a small group discussion.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition" conference discussion with Dr. Margret Walker. The event was held on April 18th, 1998 in the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Walker seated a long table with a microphone on the left. The camera focuses exclusively on Margaret.