Photograph of a group of actors, seen performing the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble with Michael Holgate (center front) as one of the leading characters of the musical. The musical event was held in sponsorship by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas and was performed at the Dallas Convention Center Complex in the Naomi Burton Theatre on 650 S. Griffin St., Saturday, February 24th 2001.

A pamphlet that reads, ASHE presents Lift Up Jamaica. "A Musical which encourages Jamaicans to stop hate violence and start working together as a people to Lift Up Jamaica." This program was for the Ashe Caribbean Dance event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The Ashe Caribbean Dance event was held at the Dallas Convention Center Complex in the Naomi Burton Theatre at 650 S. Griffin St. on Saturday, February 24th 2001.

Photograph of the audience standing after a performance, taken at the 9th annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert featuring Tanya Blount, held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre in the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of the audience standing after a performance, taken at the 9th annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert featuring Tanya Blount, held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre in the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of band and choir ensemble members on stage, taken at the 9th annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert featuring Tanya Blount, held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre in the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a band and choir ensemble playing on stage, taken at the 9th annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert featuring Tanya Blount, held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre in the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a band ensemble performing on stage, taken at the 9th annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert featuring Tanya Blount, held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre in the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a band ensemble playing on stage, taken at the 9th annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert featuring Tanya Blount, held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre in the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of band ensemble playing their instruments, taken at the 9th annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert featuring Tanya Blount, held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre in the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a band ensemble sitting on the stage, taken at the 9th annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert featuring Tanya Blount, held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre in the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of band members playing their instruments, taken at the 9th annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert featuring Tanya Blount, held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre in the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of band members playing instruments, taken at the 9th annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert featuring Tanya Blount, held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, event was held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre in the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.

Photograph taken at a performance of Black Folks Don't Need No Shrinks.