Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 21st Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute event in 2005. This video features a theatrical performance of the production, "Wizzin'" live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage with special artist Akin Babatunde.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 2nd annual Christmas and Kwanzaa volunteer soiree event held on December 9th, 2000. The footage shows behind the scenes of the buffet dinner and event space followed by the dinner and cocktail hour with dancing and speakers handing out recognitions.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 5th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance live performance held on February 7th, 2009 at the Naomi Bruton Theatre. The footage shows dancers performing in a contemporary style to a gospel/ soul soundtrack in front of backdrop tapestry reading "In God We Trust" across the top.

A photo of two immigration protesters, Adelfa Callejo and Hector Flores. They appear to be in the midst of an interview - a video camera and microphone are pointed in their direction. A large crowd of protesters gather behind them. Many in the crowd carry flags or banners.

A photo of Adelfa Callejo, a Dallas lawyer and civil rights activist who is a leader in the Hispanic community. She is seen here marching in the April 2006 "Mega March" in Dallas, Texas protesting immigration laws along with Hector Flores and other protestors.

Photograph taken at An Evening with the Ambassadors of Africa and the Caribbean, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at An Evening with the Ambassadors of Africa and the Caribbean, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at An Evening with the Ambassadors of Africa and the Caribbean, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at An Evening with the Ambassadors of Africa and the Caribbean, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph taken at An Evening with the Ambassadors of Africa and the Caribbean, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Fotografía de una bandera estadounidense sujeta a un sombrero rojo, marrón claro y verde que lleva un manifestante de la inmigración.

Una fotografía de manifestantes de la inmigración agitando banderas estadounidenses en la Mega Marcha de abril en Dallas. Se ven varias manos y la cara de un niño, parcialmente ocultas por las banderas.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Records. The video footage was recorded during a special dinner performance concert and celebration where R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel singer Billy Preston was the main performer.

A young boy is lifted above a crowd of immigration protesters waving American flags. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

A young boy protester is seen amongst a crowd of immigration protesters, signs, and American flags. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

A young boy protester waves an American flag as he sits on the shoulders of another immigration protester. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

A young boy holds an American flag as he views the immigration march from the shoulders of another protester. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Immigration protesters march in the April "Mega March" in downtown Dallas. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. Among those marching are Adelfa Callejo, a Dallas lawyer and civil rights activist who is a leader in the Hispanic community; Hector Flores, who has served as National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Director of Recruitment and Retention for the Dallas Independent School District, and an Equal Opportunity Specialist for the Office of Civil Rights within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; and Domingo Garcia, a practicing attorney in Dallas who served as Mayor Pro Tem of Dallas, as a Dallas City Council member, and as a Texas legislator - he is the current General Counsel for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a Latino civil rights organization. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Immigration protesters waving American flags pass a "Cathedral Guadalupe" sign and the Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe (Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe) of Dallas in the background. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

A large group of immigration protesters chant, hold protest signs in English and Spanish, and wave American flags. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Christmas/Kwanzaa Black-Tie Volunteer Soirée event in 2006. This video features a celebration to shows appreciation to TBAAL volunteer, members, and sponsors in friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. The videos shows awards being handed out by founder and president Curtis King.

Weekly newspaper from Coppell, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Coppell, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Coppell, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.