Interview with Murphy Daniels, African-American alumnus of North Texas State University. The interview includes Daniels' personal experiences about childhood and education, enrolling in North Texas rather than Texas Southern University, majoring in pre-med, serving in the United States Air Force, studying at Southwestern Medical School, and pursuing medical research. Additionally, Daniels speaks about his difficulties with white professors and graduate assistants, race relations on campus, social life among black students on campus, and off-campus life in "Shack Town" and the support from black citizens of Denton.

Interview with Abe C. Cooper, African-American alumnus of North Texas State University. The interview includes Cooper's personal experiences about childhood and early adulthood in Dallas, Texas, attending all-black schools, and enrolling at North Texas State College in 1958. Cooper speaks about the adjustments required for attending school in an integrated setting, boarding with African-American families in the "Shack Town" neighborhood of Denton, and the comparative experiences with students and faculty in the Schools of Engineering and Education.

Photograph of an unidentified man and woman arriving together on the red carpet.

Photograph of an unidentified woman gazing to the right.

Photograph of Timothy Stickney on stage.

Photograph of Roger E. Mosley and Della Reese reading a program together.

Photograph of Kim Fields speaking on stage from behind the podium.

Photograph of Irma P. Hall and an unidentified man at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex. The man helps Hall out of a black vehicle.

Photograph of Timothy Stickney standing on stage at the podium.

Photograph of Ella Joyce, Kim Fields, Erykah Badu, and Curtis King conversing on stage with other guests seated around them.

Photograph of several guests on stage, including Della Reese, Albertina Walker, Irma P. Hall, and Curtis King.

Photograph of two unidentified guests arriving at the gala on the red carpet.

Photograph of three unidentified guests, one seated and two standing, conversing.

Photograph of Curtis King posing with several guests, including Albertina Walker, Della Reese, and Kim Fields.

Photograph of Peabo Bryson holding an audience member's hand while performing in front of the stage.

Photograph of a row of three audience members, including Kim Fields.

Photograph of several guests arriving at the event with one guest in the center of the photo raising his right fist in the air.

Photograph of Curtis King, Timothy Stickney, Bill Cobbs, Kirk Franklin, and several other guests posing for a picture.

Photograph of an unidentified man speaking for a small audience, among which is Curtis King.

Photograph of an unidentified man speaking at the podium on stage.

Photograph of an unidentified man and woman on the red carpet speaking to interviewers.

Photograph of several guests on stage, including Della Reese, Irma P. Hall, Albertina Walker, and Curtis King.

Photograph of Curtis King on stage with several special guests.

Photograph of an unidentified performer singing on stage.