Photograph taken at a meeting of the East Coast Friends.

Photograph taken at a meeting of the East Coast Friends.

Photograph taken at a meeting of the East Coast Friends.

Photograph taken at a meeting of the East Coast Friends.

Photograph of unidentified guests, taken at the 23rd Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, January 15th, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Celebrating the Birthday and National Holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, (January 15th, 1929 - April 4th, 1968). This event was held at the Dallas Convention Center Complex, Naomi Burton Main Stage 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas.

Photograph (L-R) Lalah Hathaway, Curtis King and an unidentified woman, taken at the 23rd Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, January 15th, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Celebrating the Birthday and National Holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, (January 15th, 1929 - April 4th, 1968). This event was held at the Dallas Convention Center Complex, Naomi Burton Main Stage 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas. Curtis King (center) is photographed standing with R&B singer Eulaulah Donyll "Lalah" Hathaway (left) and unknown woman at the concert event as they pose for pictures.

Photograph of Curtis King (left) and an unidentified couple posing for their picture, that was taken at the 23rd Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, January 15th, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Celebrating the Birthday and National Holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, (January 15th, 1929 - April 4th, 1968). This event was held at the Dallas Convention Center Complex, Naomi Burton Main Stage 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas.

Photograph of Iola Vivan Johnson (center), a veteran broadcaster and long-time Metroplex resident, with two unidentified women taken at the 23rd Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, January 15th, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Celebrating the Birthday and National Holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, (January 15th, 1929 - April 4th, 1968). This event was held at the Dallas Convention Center Complex, Naomi Burton Main Stage 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas.

Photograph of unidentified audience members, taken at the 23rd Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, January 15th, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Celebrating the Birthday and National Holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, (January 15th, 1929 - April 4th, 1968). This event was held at the Dallas Convention Center Complex, Naomi Burton Main Stage 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas.

Photograph of 103 year old "Granny" Rosa Frye, taken at the 23rd Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, January 15th, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Celebrating the Birthday and National Holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, (January 15th, 1929 - April 4th, 1968). This event was held at the Dallas Convention Center Complex, Naomi Burton Main Stage 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas. "Granny" Frye is seen seated in her wheel chair on the stage and being presented with a bouquet of flowers, a chorus in the background.

Photograph of (L-R) Lalah Hathaway, Curtis King and Iola Johnson, taken at the 23rd Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, January 15th, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Celebrating the Birthday and National Holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, (January 15th, 1929 - April 4th, 1968). This event was held at the Dallas Convention Center Complex, Naomi Burton Main Stage 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas. Curtis King (center) is photographed standing with R&B singer Eulaulah Donyll "Lalah" Hathaway (left) and Iola Vivian Johnson, a veteran broadcaster and long-time Metroplex resident.

Photograph of 103 year old "Granny" Rosa Frye, taken at the 23rd Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, January 15th, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Celebrating the Birthday and National Holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, (January 15th, 1929 - April 4th, 1968). This event was held at the Dallas Convention Center Complex, Naomi Burton Main Stage 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas. "Granny" Frye is seen seated in her wheel chair on the stage and being presented with a bouquet of flowers, a chorus in the background.

Press release from the Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing two upcoming musicals, "Gut Bucket Gospel" and "By a Black Hand," which were produced by the Academy to be performed in February 2006 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre.

Flyer advertising events produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters for January 2006. The events include a comedy night, a musical performance, a literary event, and an African American doll exhibition.

Photograph of 103 year old "Granny" Rosa Frye, taken at the 23rd Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, January 15th, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Celebrating the Birthday and National Holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, (January 15th, 1929 - April 4th, 1968). This event was held at the Dallas Convention Center Complex, Naomi Burton Main Stage 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas. "Granny" Frye is seen seated in her wheel chair on the stage with a chorus in the background. A projected image of President Abraham Lincoln's statute is seen behind the choir.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 23rd annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" live concert event held on the Naomi Bruton mainstage on January 15th, 2006. The footage shows a large choir accompanied by featured vocalists such as Lalah Hathaway and other musicians.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Ancestral Memories: Vintage Quilts Made From Grandma's Hands exhibition in 2006. This video features various quilts on display at the James E. Kemp Gallery and their descriptions.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their African-American Dolls exhibition event in 2006. This video features footage of the many works from artist Kimberly Camp celebrating African American culture at the James E. Kemp Gallery.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. Five unidentified people are standing on stage. In the center of the photo, a woman and man are holding hands. The woman is smiling and waving to the audience.

Photograph of Curtis King taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. A group of performers is singing in an ensemble wearing red and green head scarves.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of the choir singing durinh the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.