Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1st annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement concert held in 1984 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. The tape shows slides of notable consultants and musicians followed by parts 1 and 2 of the concert featuring a large gospel choir and speakers.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "The Tonight Experience" held as a PSA or the "Symphony in Black" to be held July 20th, 1984 at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas. The footage has two distinct sections divided by a rainbow bar pause, The second segment of footage begins at the 8:24 time mark.

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.

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.

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.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters including various PSA clips and a segment of the "The Tonight Experience" all focusing on the Symphony in Black to be held July 20th, 1984 at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas. The PSA footage transitions to the "The Tonight Experience" at the 7:00 minute mark.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1984 Symphony in Black formal gala production including the sixth Medal of Merit ceremony. The U-matic footage includes speakers at the ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel on July 21st, 1984.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1984 Symphony in Black formal gala production including the sixth Medal of Merit ceremony. The U-matic footage includes speakers at the ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel on July 21st, 1984.

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a news section on the conflict between the city of Dallas and the academy over a new location in the developing Dallas arts district. The story outlines the conflict taking place between January and June of 1984 over the Austin street building that was awarded to the academy being uninhabitable, unsuited for the organizations, and ultimately to be torn down in five years. The issues addressed were unkept promises by city officials and misinformation. The footage shows an in-depth interview of Curtis King and the mayor's political consultant Judy Amps.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a workshop report meeting for the Sojourner Truth Truth Festival held in March 1984. The tape includes one track of audio that lacks presence but includes voices of meeting participants including Curtis King.

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.

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.

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.

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a news section on the conflict between the city of Dallas and the academy over a new location in the developing Dallas arts district. The story outlines the conflict taking place between January and June of 1984 over the Austin street building that was awarded to the academy being uninhabitable, unsuited for the organizations, and ultimately to be torn down in five years. The issues addressed were unkept promises by city officials and misinformation. The footage shows an in-depth interview of Curtis King and the mayor's political consultant Judy Amps.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Records. Clip 1 of the audio recording begins with two men, one identified as Mr. Matthews, discussing the safety concerns and inspections of hotels in Dallas. Other conversations on the recording include city council discussions and city budgets. Clip 2 of the audio recording contains an interview with Margaret Walker Alexander, a poet, and writer who discusses spending fifteen (15) years writing about Richard Wright with her novel Richard Wright: Daemonic Genius. Around the fourteen-minute mark the audio transitions into political questions and answers for political candidates for office.

Flyer for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters event featuring African American music.

An announcement for a book-signing event featuring novelist Margaret Walker Alexander and her new book. The event was held on July 25th, 1984 at the Dallas Public Library.

An invitation to an event celebrating the construction of a Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters building. The event was held November 17, 1984 in Downtown Dallas.

News release regarding the annual awards production of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The program provides information on showcased artists and performers, as well as information regarding the production of the event by the Academy.

Flyer for the Ribbon in the Sky play performed on August 19, 1984 and featuring several actors and singers.

Napkin from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters Symphony in Black awards ceremony and production.

An invitation to the Celebration of the Arts exhibition held on November 18, 1984. The invitation details the artists and featured guests.

Flyer for a block party containing several musical performances hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on October 13, 1984.

Invitation to the performance of the 'Sojourner Truth Player' which was on March 7, 1984. The invitation provides details on the performance, production, and the cast.