Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during an exhibition walkthrough of artist Benny Andrews's exhibit that was held in June of 1999. The footage shows a walk-through of the gallery space with short pauses on individual installed paintings and drawings. The video cuts to black around the 7:40 mark with only the continuous soft audio extending after on a black screen.

Flyer advertising a musical performance hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 12, 1999 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.

Flyer advertising a play entitled 'I Can't Stand the Pain,' hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 19-20, 1999 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.

Invitation to a hair and fashion event hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 6, 1999 at the Cafe Theatre.

Program for an exhibit of art by Benny Andrews hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters from June 5 to August 28, 1999 at the James E. Kemp Gallery.

Program for a dance performance cohosted by the St. Luke Community Methodist Church and the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 27, 1999.

Program for an event honoring Albert Lipscomb through musical performances hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 14, 1999 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre.

Save the date card for a luncheon and reception featuring Maya Angelou and hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 21, 1999.

Video footage of an artist talk with a signed VHS box from artist Benny Andrews titled "The Invisible Man". The artist talk coverers Andrew's life, education, and studio practice to place him in the context of black working artists in America in the 20th century. Andrews's work covers "people at work" and the role the individual plays in society through collage and painting. Benny spoke at an event hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters from June 5 to August 28, 1999, at the James E. Kemp Gallery in Dallas Texas. Tape provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Benny Andrews artist talk and luncheon. The luncheon was held in conjunction with Benny Andrews's exhibit that was held in June of 1999 in the James E. Kemp gallery. The tape includes speakers such as Curtis King.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1999 children's summer musical performance revue, " A Bit of Broadway". The performance was held on June 12, 1999. The footage shows a room with a low stage with children seated against the wall while small groups and individuals perform dialogue and musical numbers at the microphone. Curtis King speaks at multiple points in the performance.

Photograph of Albert Lipscomb (middle) standing with and posing for a group photo with guests, taken at the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. There are three men and four women in the shot.

Photograph of Albert Lipscomb (middle) posing for a group photo with ten other individuals. The photograph was taken at the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken from a balcony of an unidentified performer and a band, as well as guests seated at square tables who are clapping. The photograph was taken at the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a crowd of Tribute attendees, some standing in the room and some sitting in chairs, taken at the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a crowd of people in formal attire, talking and standing next to one another, surrounding circular buffet tables, taken at the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Albert Lipscomb posing for a portrait with three unidentified woman, all attending the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Albert Lipscomb in a suit, centered in the group and alongside three men dressed in suits and one woman in a suit, taken at the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The group is are all smiling while looking towards the left side, Albert is holding onto the shoulders of the man on his left and the woman on his right. There are two men in suits standing at Albert's left side and the woman and another man are standing at Albert's right side. Another woman and a man are standing together in the ride side of the background.

Photograph of Albert Lipscomb (center) posing for a photograph with unidentified guests in attendance of the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. In the group photo are three women and two men.

Medium shot photograph of Albert Lipscomb posing for a photo with a woman, taken at the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Benita Arterberry, singing into a microphone, taken at the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Curtis King (center) posing for his portrait with two unidentified women on either side of him. The photograph was taken at the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. All of them are dressed in formal wear and are looking straight into the camera.

Photograph of a Claude Johnson, Marchel Ivery, and other band members performing on stage, at the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a crowd of people standing next one another with a circular buffet table on the left side of the people, taken at the Al Lipscomb Tribute event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. There are four men, including Joe Tave, and five women in the crowd.