Program from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Records, on celebrating the life and work of Comer J. Cottrell on November 15, 1999, by executive director and producer Venita Benitez. All stage productions were curated by Curtis King and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Martha Burk Sings Sarah Vaugn" over the weekend of June 18th, 1994 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Burks 75-minute performance singing with a small jazz band in a silver dress.

News release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the Academy's schedule for November 1993.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the upcoming exhibit commemorating the civil rights movement through art from January 22 - March 27, 1994 at the Blaffer Gallery.

Press release informing the public of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters' production of a play entitled 'Watermelon' which was written by Louis Johnson and performed on June 19, 1991.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the ways the Academy celebrates African American history throughout the year.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing an upcoming performance of sorority and fraternity dancers on April 12, 1997 at the Dallas Convention Center Theater.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the events planned for November at the Academy with a focus on a film screening of 'Dutchman' by Amiri Baraka on November 5, 1993 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing a one-woman show hosted on February 12-14, 1999 at the Naomi Bruton Theater.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "I Remember..." art exhibition held at the Corcoran art shows gallery in Washington D.C. The footage shows a walk through of the gallery space beginning with the title wall and exhibition statement. The camera focuses on paintings and sculptures by various artists all on the theme of civil rights in America and celebrates figures such as Martin Luther King.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a "Good Morning Texas" televised broadcast featuring multiple interviews on September 9th, 1994. The VHS tape is relevant to the collection due to the Phyllis Hyman performance and interview.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 14th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert, Musical Reflection- 20 Years Later...A Spiritual Jubilee. The tape includes choral singers and was recorded at the Meyerson Symphony Center.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during during the 14th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert, Musical Reflection- 20 Years Later...A Spiritual Jubilee. The VHS footage includes choral singers, speakers, gospel singers and choir, and an organist. The concert was recorded at the Meyerson Symphony Center on January 19th, 1997.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded for a radio spot on the 7th annual Symphony in Black and gala event. The tape details the event to feature the Dallas Symphony orchestra along with a guest conductor to feature music by black composers.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 9th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" concert held Sunday, January 19th 1992 at the Meyerson symphony center. The footage records the concert featuring a 200-voice choir and Vickie Winans (appears in a pink suit). Speakers at the opening of the concert explain the focus of the music to be prayer, progress, and triumph.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 9th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" concert held Sunday, January 19th 1992 at the Meyerson symphony center. The footage records the concert featuring a 200-voice choir and Vickie Winans (appears in a pink suit). Speakers at the opening of the concert explain the focus of the music to be prayer, progress, and triumph.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 9th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" concert held Sunday, January 19th 1992 at the Meyerson symphony center. The footage records the entire two hour concert featuring a 200-voice choir and Vickie Winans (appears in a pink suit). Speakers at the opening of the concert explain the focus of the music to be prayer, progress, and triumph. The performers wear all black clothing with a white noose hanging around their necks.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert featuring Mom and Pop Winans held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert featuring Mom and Pop Winans held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert featuring Mom and Pop Winans held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert featuring Mom and Pop Winans held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert featuring Mom and Pop Winans held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert featuring Mom and Pop Winans held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert featuring Mom and Pop Winans held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.