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 Curtis King and an unidentified man (right) standing on stage and presenting the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." A musical which encourages Jamaicans to stop hate violence and start working together to Lift Up Jamaica. 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.

Photograph of Curtis King standing on stage and presenting the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." A musical which encourages Jamaicans to stop hate violence and start working together to Lift Up Jamaica. 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.

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Photograph of multiple dancers onstage performing the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Photograph of a dance troupe performing the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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. The flag of Jamaica is seen as a backdrop behind the group of actors with Michael Holgate and Sharee McDonald - Russell (front center) leading the group.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Dance with the Caribbeans" held on February 24th, 2001 at the Naomi Bruton Theatre. The performance begins at the 6:30 minute mark and shows the dance company "ASHE" performing traditional dances from the Caribbean and Jamaican islands. The performers include, dancers, drummers and speakers.

Photograph of dancers wearing large floral printed dresses are on stage performing the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Photograph of multiple male dancers in harem trousers performing the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble with Ramon Taylor (center front) and Michael Holgate (right) as 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.

Photograph of multiple dancers performing on a stage the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection detailing the executive committee meetings and key decisions made during the Board Meeting of 2001. Explore the list of influential individuals on the Board of Directors, unravel the financial landscape through meticulously prepared balance sheets, and gain insights into the strategic discussions that shaped the direction of tourism initiatives in the Dallas/Fort Worth area during this pivotal period.

Photograph of a female dancer in a colorful dress performing onstage a scene during the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actress is part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Photograph of multiple actors twirling flags during a scene of the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The musical event was held in sponsorship by The Black Academy of Arts nd 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.

Photograph of a singer Kirk Rowe, performing onstage during the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Photograph of multiple performers onstage, taken at an Ash Caribbean Dance event sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas. The Ash 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. The Ashe Company presented the award winning musical, "Lift Up Jamaica." A musical which encourages Jamaicans to stop hate violence and start working together to Lift Up Jamaica. The flag of Jamaica is seen hanging in the background of the stage behind the performers.

Photograph of a male singer performing a song during the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Photograph of a male singer performing during the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Photograph of male dancers in harem trousers performing the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Photograph of a male dancer dressed in a harem trouser performing during the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Photograph of multiple male dancers in harem trousers performing the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Photograph of male dancers wearing harem trousers and performing during the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Photograph of two male dancers in harem trousers performing during the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.

Photograph of multiple male dancers in harem trousers performing during the award winning musical "Lift Up Jamaica." The actors are part of the Ashe Caribbean Performing Arts Ensemble and 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.