Photograph taken at a performance of The Ebony Nutcracker.

Photograph taken at a performance of The Ebony Nutcracker.

Photograph taken at a performance of The Ebony Nutcracker.

Photograph taken at a performance of The Ebony Nutcracker.

Photograph taken at a performance of The Ebony Nutcracker.

Photograph taken at a performance of The Ebony Nutcracker.

Photograph taken at a performance of The Ebony Nutcracker.

Photograph taken at a performance of The Ebony Nutcracker.

Photograph of LisaGay Hamilton holding out her hand while speaking, taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Lisa Gay Hamilton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of LisaGay Hamilton looking at the crowd, taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Lisa Gay Hamilton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of LisaGay Hamilton smiling at the crowd, taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Lisa Gay Hamilton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of LisaGay Hamilton pointing to the right, taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Lisa Gay Hamilton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of LisaGay Hamilton holding up her fist, taken at a 24-Hour FilmFeast event featuring Lisa Gay Hamilton, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Curtis King (left) and a Centerplate hospitality employee (right) being awarded at plaque of recognition for the caterer’s services for TBAAL events, taken at the Christmas and Kwanzaa: Black Tie Volunteer Soiree. TBAAL shows appreciation to its volunteers, members and sponsors with an evening of friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. This event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of three unidentified guests posing for their picture, taken at the Christmas and Kwanzaa: Black Tie Volunteer Soiree. TBAAL shows appreciation to its volunteers, members and sponsors with an evening of friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. This event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of Curtis King (right) presenting an unidentified woman (center) with a plaque of recognition for her services for TBAAL events, taken at the Christmas and Kwanzaa: Black Tie Volunteer Soiree. TBAAL shows appreciation to its volunteers, members and sponsors with an evening of friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. This event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of unidentified guests seated at their dining tables and smiling for their picture, taken at the Christmas and Kwanzaa: Black Tie Volunteer Soiree. TBAAL shows appreciation to its volunteers, members and sponsors with an evening of friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. This event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of an unidentified female singer, taken at the Christmas and Kwanzaa: Black Tie Volunteer Soiree. TBAAL shows appreciation to its volunteers, members and sponsors with an evening of friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. This event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of two unidentified guests who have received plaques for their services for TBAAL events, taken at the Christmas and Kwanzaa: Black Tie Volunteer Soiree. TBAAL shows appreciation to its volunteers, members and sponsors with an evening of friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. This event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of unidentified guests seated at their dining tables and smiling for their picture, taken at the Christmas and Kwanzaa: Black Tie Volunteer Soiree. TBAAL shows appreciation to its volunteers, members and sponsors with an evening of friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. This event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of unidentified guests seated at their dining tables and smiling for their picture, taken at the Christmas and Kwanzaa: Black Tie Volunteer Soiree. TBAAL shows appreciation to its volunteers, members and sponsors with an evening of friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. This event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of an unidentified woman (right) with a plaque of recognition for her services for TBAAL events, taken at the Christmas and Kwanzaa: Black Tie Volunteer Soiree. TBAAL shows appreciation to its volunteers, members and sponsors with an evening of friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. This event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of unidentified pianist seated at a grand piano and performing, taken at the Christmas and Kwanzaa: Black Tie Volunteer Soiree. TBAAL shows appreciation to its volunteers, members and sponsors with an evening of friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. This event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a decorated dining hall, taken at the Christmas and Kwanzaa: Black Tie Volunteer Soiree. TBAAL shows appreciation to its volunteers, members and sponsors with an evening of friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. This event was held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas.