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[Flyer: Madame Lily]

Description: Flyer for the performance of the play 'Madame Lily,' which starred Gladys Knight, Dorian Harewood, and David Peaston, and it ran from November 25-29, 1993 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre.
Date: November 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Proposal: Third Annual Juneteenth Festival]

Description: Proposal for the third Juneteenth Festival hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The proposal includes information about the Academy's objectives with this event, as well as the plans and budget.
Date: June 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Program: Ninth Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert Series]

Description: Program for the ninth Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on the January 19, 1992 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The program provides details on individuals involved in production and performances, as well as a schedule for the concert.
Date: January 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Flyer: The Children's Museum]

Description: Flyer for 'The Children's Museum' event during the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters Summer Arts Institute Workshop Production. The performance for the 'Children's Museum' production was directed by LeRoi Holmes, Jr. and was performed on June 13, 1992.
Date: June 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Flyer: One Family World Tour]

Description: Flyer advertising the singing family of the Winans, who went on a world tour. The performance of this family was hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on May 21, 1992 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre.
Date: June 21, 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Press release: The Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters Presents the Film "Wild Women Don't Have the Blues"]

Description: Press release advertising the screening of the film "Wild Women Don't Have the Blues," which was hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 18, 1992 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre. The news release also provides information on the importance of blues music in African American history, as well as outlines a few themes focused on in the film.
Date: June 18, 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Flyer: Birthday Show]

Description: Flyer for the birthday celebration of Sinbad hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on November 14, 1992 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre.
Date: November 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Program: A Celebration to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]

Description: Program for 'A Celebration to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.' This was an art exhibit which was held on January 20, 1992 at the Joe C. Thompson Auditorium and cosponsored by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, the Southland Corporation, and the Miller Brewing Company.
Date: January 20, 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Flyer: 8th Annual Black Awakening Conference]

Description: Flyer for the eighth annual Black Awakening Conference which was hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on October 3-4, 1992 at the Dallas Convention Center. The flyer outlines the speakers which will be at the event, and it provides a schedule for the conference.
Date: October 3, 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Press release: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters Announce the Opening of Major Exhibition of African American Art]

Description: Press release advertising an art exhibition featuring African American Art by Walter O. Evens. The exhibition was hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on March 29, 1992 at the James E. Kemp Gallery.
Date: March 6, 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Press release: Gladys Knight Stars in Ron Milner's new musical Madame Lily]

Description: Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the new play written by Ron Milner and directed by Pemon Rami. The play, 'Madame Lily,' starred Gladys Knight and ran from November 25-29, 1992 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre.
Date: November 13, 1992
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" 1992 full length video]

Description: 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 the… more
Date: January 19, 1992
Duration: 1 hour 52 minutes 46 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Dallas black living legends 1992/1993 awards ceremony and presentation]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1992 "Dallas' Black Living Legends" award ceremony. Living Legends is an exhibition project started in 1987 by JBAAL to photograph and honor black historical figures of Dallas. Awarded across twenty-one categories ranging from the arts, sciences law, politics, religion, and technology. The video begins with the performance by a choir followed by a reverend speaker who concludes at the 24:00 minute mark. The next speake… more
Date: February 21, 1992
Duration: 48 minutes 52 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Black "Living Legends" 1992 raw footage]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1991/1992 "Dallas' Black Living Legends" award ceremony. Living Legends is an exhibition project started in 1987 by JBAAL to photograph and honor black historical figures of Dallas. Awarded across twenty-one categories ranging from the arts, sciences law, politics, religion, and technology. The footage shows a choral performance followed by each awarded person standing to be recognized with their name and a brief descr… more
Date: February 21, 1992
Duration: 50 minutes 27 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Curtis King celebrity birthday bash, tape 4 of 9]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Curtis Kings celebrity testimonial roast and birthday bash held on December 7th, 1992. The footage shows friends, family, JBAAL members, politicians, media personalities, and celebrities such as Jennifer Holiday, Esther Rolle, Beah Richards, Bobbi Humphrey, Charley Pride, Tommie Stewart, and others gathered to roast and toast King at the Naomi Bruton Theatre.
Date: December 7, 1992
Duration: 19 minutes 36 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Reception event with crowd of people]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a gallery exhibition reception event held in the lobby of the academy and James E. Kemp Gallery. The DVD footage shows crowds of people talking, mingling and drinking beverages while the camera pans around the room until the 8:50 minute mark where the video goes black.
Date: 1992
Duration: 14 minutes 43 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Black "Living Legends" 1992 performers at the tribute ceremony]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1991/1992 "Dallas' Black Living Legends" award ceremony. The footage shows a small choral ground performing during the opening of the formal tribute ceremony held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre.
Date: February 21, 1992
Duration: 42 minutes 28 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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