Newspaper clipping discussing the 40th anniversary of the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy. The clipping only includes the front page of the article and the back-page, and there are red markings in pen.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Philip Rose event in 2003. This video features a talk from author Philip Rose live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre with discussions with the audience.

In 1984, a Moroccan national named Abdelkrim Belachheb walked into Iannis Restaurant, a trendy Dallas nightclub, and gunned down seven people. Six died. Despite the fact that the crimes occurred in a state that prides itself on being tough on criminals, the death penalty was not an option for the Belachheb jury. Even though he had committed six murders, and his guilt was never in question (despite his insanity defense), his crimes were not capital murders under 1984 statutes. As a direct result of this crime, during the 1985 regular session the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 8--the “multiple murder” statute--to make serial killing and mass murder capital crimes. Belachheb’s case serves as an excellent example to explore capital punishment and the insanity defense. Furthermore, Belachheb’s easy entry into the United States (despite his violent record in Europe) highlights our contemporary fear over lax immigration screening and subsequent terrorism. The case is unique in that debate usually arises from an execution. Belachheb was given life imprisonment and is currently under maximum security--a fate some would argue is “worse than death.” He is scheduled to have his first parole hearing in 2004, the twentieth anniversary of his crime. “This is a …

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

United States Postal Service P.O. Box receipt of $76.00 made on September 15, 2003. A receipt for Post Office Box/Caller Service Fees of $76.00 made on September 15, 2003. Two P.O. Box renewal notices addressed to Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus.

Weekly magazine containing news, information about events, interviews, and articles of interest to the gay and lesbian community in Texas, with advertising.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Weekly newspaper published in Duncanville, Texas that includes local Cedar Hill, state, and national news along with advertising.