The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clyde Powell. Powell joined the Navy in 1942 and received basic training in Norfolk and further training at a signal school. Upon completion, he was sent to Attu and Adak, followed by Tarawa. He stayed aboard ship, in communication with the troops ashore. They sent Powell messages describing the action and relaying their needs for ammunition and aid. Powell says the invasion was rougher than portrayed in the media. On the first day, messages revealed confusion regarding whether the Marines or the Navy were in charge. At Okinawa, Powell was always among the first on his ship to sight kamikazes or bombers, given his position on the top deck. After the war, he stayed aboard for the transport of troops to Sasebo. He returned home and was discharged in 1946. Afterward, Powell enjoyed a 50-year career with the railroad.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clyde Powell. Powell joined the Navy in 1942 and received basic training in Norfolk and further training at a signal school. Upon completion, he was sent to Attu and Adak, followed by Tarawa. He stayed aboard ship, in communication with the troops ashore. They sent Powell messages describing the action and relaying their needs for ammunition and aid. Powell says the invasion was rougher than portrayed in the media. On the first day, messages revealed confusion regarding whether the Marines or the Navy were in charge. At Okinawa, Powell was always among the first on his ship to sight kamikazes or bombers, given his position on the top deck. After the war, he stayed aboard for the transport of troops to Sasebo. He returned home and was discharged in 1946. Afterward, Powell enjoyed a 50-year career with the railroad.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the live concert event of "Seven Jazz Divas" featuring jazz musicians Maysa and Jazz in Pink on February 4th, 2012. The concert was held on the Naomi Bruton main stage to celebrate cancer survivors with musicians Maysa, Karren Briggs, Gail Jhonson, Lynn Keller, Darlene Moreno, Danielle Brown, and Althea Rene.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the live concert event of "Seven Jazz Divas" featuring jazz musicians Maysa and Jazz in Pink on February 4th, 2012. The concert was held on the Naomi Bruton main stage to celebrate cancer survivors with musicians Maysa, Karren Briggs, Gail Jhonson, Lynn Keller, Darlene Moreno, Danielle Brown, and Althea Rene. The footage focuses on close-up shots of the vocalists and musicians.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the live concert event of "Seven Jazz Divas" featuring jazz musicians Maysa and Jazz in Pink on February 4th, 2012. The concert was held on the Naomi Bruton main stage to celebrate cancer survivors with musicians Maysa, Karren Briggs, Gail Jhonson, Lynn Keller, Darlene Moreno, Danielle Brown, and Althea Rene. The concert concludes with the tape fading to black and switching to unrelated content at the 5:44 minute mark.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the live concert event of "Seven Jazz Divas" featuring jazz musicians Maysa and Jazz in Pink on February 4th, 2012. The concert was held on the Naomi Bruton main stage to celebrate cancer survivors with musicians Maysa, Karren Briggs, Gail Jhonson, Lynn Keller, Darlene Moreno, Danielle Brown, and Althea Rene.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the live concert event of "Seven Jazz Divas" featuring jazz musicians Maysa and Jazz in Pink on February 4th, 2012. The concert was held on the Naomi Bruton main stage to celebrate cancer survivors with musicians Maysa, Karren Briggs, Gail Jhonson, Lynn Keller, Darlene Moreno, Danielle Brown, and Althea Rene. The footage focuses on close-up shots of the vocalists and musicians.

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Funeral program for Bro James K. Ray, born February 27, 1948 and died January 26, 2012. The funeral was held February 4, 2012 at Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, officiated by Rev. Linda Cavmen. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Email from Carl Parker to Jack Evans discussing the upcoming Dallas Way board meeting.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Seven Jazz Divas concert sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.