[Poster for Blues on 125th Street]

Poster for the play Blues on 125th Street, performed by the Third World Players, written by Bob Ray Sanders, and directed by Curtis L. King. The play was performed on November 19, 1978 at the Dallas Convention Center Theater.
Date: November 19, 1978
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Blues on 125th Street, November 19, 1978] (open access)

[Program: Blues on 125th Street, November 19, 1978]

Program for the play Blues on 125th Street, which was written by Bob Ray Sanders, directed by Curtis L. King, and performed by the Third World Players, a performance troupe associated with the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The play was sponsored by the Alpha Xi Omega Human Resources AKAdemy, Inc. of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and it was performed on November 19, 1978 at the Dallas Convention Center Theater.
Date: November 19, 1978
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: A Benefit Recital] (open access)

[Program: A Benefit Recital]

Program for a Benefit Recital featuring the singer Earl Calloway. This event was held on April 19, 1980 at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts Auditorium in Fair Park. The program gives information on Calloway and lists the order of events at the recital.
Date: April 19, 1980
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Profiles of Me] (open access)

[Program: Profiles of Me]

Program for Profiles of Me, which was held on September 19, 1981. The program describes the actors and performers involved, the instrumentalist, and lists the performances in order.
Date: September 19, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Broadcast interview with actor William Marshall covering "Black Horizons"] captions transcript

[Broadcast interview with actor William Marshall covering "Black Horizons"]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a television interview with actor William Marshall who stars in "Black Horizons: Fredrick Douglas" later in October of 1983 with the JBAAL. The footage shows Marshall being interviewed on television over his upcoming role. The tape concludes with footage of an exhibit held at the National Museum of African Art and other D.C museums.
Date: October 19, 1983
Creator: Marshall, William
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Ribbon in the Sky] (open access)

[Flyer: Ribbon in the Sky]

Flyer for the Ribbon in the Sky play performed on August 19, 1984 and featuring several actors and singers.
Date: August 19, 1984
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invitation to Sip-n-snack] (open access)

[Invitation to Sip-n-snack]

Invitation to a Q&A event with musician and singer Billy Preston on January 19, 1985 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis.
Date: January 19, 1985
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Symphony in Black] (open access)

[Program: Symphony in Black]

Program for the Symphony in Black event for and by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on July 19, 1985. The program lists the performers, producers, and the honorees of the event.
Date: July 19, 1985
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: JBA presents memorial service at Thanksgiving Square] (open access)

[News release: JBA presents memorial service at Thanksgiving Square]

News release about the event planned by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters to honor veterans and commemorate sacrifices made in World War II.
Date: May 19, 1986
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: Black-owned print shop receives recognition] (open access)

[News release: Black-owned print shop receives recognition]

News release about a recently recognized African American-owned print shop and it's owner, Mittie Dow Wise.
Date: November 19, 1986
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invitation: Madonna of American Music] (open access)

[Invitation: Madonna of American Music]

Invitation for the 92nd birthday celebration for the Madonna of American Music event. The event was on January 19, 1987 at the Papa Do Run Run New Entertainment Center.
Date: January 19, 1987
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: JBAAL Celebrates Juneteenth with Louis Johnson's Musical "Watermelon"] (open access)

[Press release: JBAAL Celebrates Juneteenth with Louis Johnson's Musical "Watermelon"]

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.
Date: June 19, 1991
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[9th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" concert, tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

[9th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" concert, tape 1 of 2]

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.
Date: January 19, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[9th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" concert, tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

[9th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" concert, tape 2 of 2]

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.
Date: January 19, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" 1992 full length video] captions transcript

["Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" 1992 full length video]

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.
Date: January 19, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Portraits of Black Women in Love" concert video 1993] captions transcript

["Portraits of Black Women in Love" concert video 1993]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their concert titled "Black Women in Love" held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre on March 19th, 1993. The footage shows a dimly lit cafe theatre with a woman in a metallic top and blazer singing along to smooth jazz piano for 90 minutes of performance. The video ends abruptly mid-song.
Date: March 19, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Portraits of Black Women in Love" concert video part 1] captions transcript

["Portraits of Black Women in Love" concert video part 1]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their concert titled "Black Women in Love" held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre on March 19th, 1993. The U-Matic footage shows a dimly lit stage with a woman in a metallic top and blazer singing along to smooth jazz piano for 60 minutes of performance. The video ends abruptly mid-song.
Date: March 19, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Portraits of Black Women in Love" concert video part 2] captions transcript

["Portraits of Black Women in Love" concert video part 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their concert titled "Black Women in Love" held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre on March 19th, 1993. The U-Matic footage shows a dimly lit stage with a woman in a metallic top and blazer singing along to smooth jazz piano for 24 minutes of performance.
Date: March 19, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Portraits of Black Women in Love" part 1 and 2] captions transcript

["Portraits of Black Women in Love" part 1 and 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their concert titled "Black Women in Love" held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre on March 19th, 1993. The DVD footage shows a dimly lit stage with a woman in a metallic top and blazer singing along to smooth jazz piano for a 120 minute performance.
Date: March 19, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News release: November at the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters] (open access)

[News release: November at the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters]

News release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the Academy's schedule for November 1993.
Date: October 19, 1993
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: November at the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters] (open access)

[Press release: November at the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters]

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.
Date: October 19, 1993
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
["I Remember..." art exhibition, tape 1] captions transcript

["I Remember..." art exhibition, tape 1]

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.
Date: October 19, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["I Remember..." art exhibition, tape 2] captions transcript

["I Remember..." art exhibition, tape 2]

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.
Date: October 19, 1993
Creator: Torian, Eric & Simpson, Evelyn
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: Blaffer Gallery and community artists' collective to present 'I Remember: Images of the Civil Rights Movement 1963-1993'] (open access)

[Press release: Blaffer Gallery and community artists' collective to present 'I Remember: Images of the Civil Rights Movement 1963-1993']

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.
Date: January 19, 1994
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library