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[Invitation: One Million Strong]

Description: Invitation from NBC 5 and the Black Academy of Arts and Letters for a photographic tribute and celebration of a civil rights march. The tribute took place on February 20, 2012 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre.
Date: February 2012
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Flyer: Top Dogs of Comedy]

Description: Flyer advertising a comedic performance hosted by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on March 29, 2008 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.
Date: March 2008
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Flyer: Why Good Girls Like Bad Boyz]

Description: Flyer advertising the performance of the play 'Why Good Girls Like Bad Boyz' hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on October 22-26, 1997 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre.
Date: October 1997
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Press release: Media Alert]

Description: Press release informing the public about the birthday celebration planned to honor the President of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Curtis King, which was on December 6, 1991 at the Academy.
Date: December 4, 1991
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Flyer: 25th Anniversary performance]

Description: Flyer for the 25th Anniversary celebration and musical performance produced by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, performed at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C.
Date: 2001
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Program: Etta's Dance Expression]

Description: Program for the performance of 'The Ebony Nutcracker,' written by Linda Piper and produced by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on December 7-9, 2001, at the Naomi Bruton Theater.
Date: December 2001
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mamie Till to Curtis King, September 9, 1993]

Description: Letter from Mamie Till to Curtis King, September 9, 1993. The letter begins with simple formalities as Till says she remembers King from his production. Further into the letter Till asks King for a copy of the videotaped program, as well as King's evaluation of their performances. Included in the letter is an invoice from a Grand Hyatt hotel in the Washington Center.
Date: September 9, 1993
Creator: Till, Mamie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Tina - Against All Odds staff list]

Description: List compiled by the Latte Media Group containing names associated with the musical, "Tina - Against All Odds," produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters as part of their 2016 Summer Youth Arts Institute.
Date: August 2016
Creator: Latte Media Group
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Stevie Meets Ray: The Musical promotional artwork]

Description: Promotional artwork for "Stevie Meets Ray: The Musical," produced by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters as part of their 2014 Summer Youth Arts Institute. The artwork includes two collaged portraits of Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles with text that reads, "The Black Academy of Arts and Letters 37TH SEASON [--] Stevie Meets Ray THE MUSICAL [--] CONCEIVED, WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY CURTIS KING 2014 [--] SUMMER ARTS CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT [--] DALLAS… more
Date: Summer 2014
Creator: The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Inc.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[2013 Summer Youth Arts Institute, Day 6]

Description: Photograph of students rehearsing for "Motown Motown: The Musical," produced by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters as part of their 2013 Summer Youth Arts Institute. Students can be seen standing in rows, facing the camera. Text on the image reads, (top) "Day 6," and (bottom) "Oooo Baby Here I Am Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours."
Date: Summer 2013
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TBAAL Virtual Tour Executive Mailer]

Description: Pamphlet with information about The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Sections of the pamphlet include: "About TBAAL" and "Facility Information," with subsections on features and programs associated with the organization.
Date: 2011
Creator: Latte Media Group
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Rhythms, Reflections, Relations: The Works of Evita Tezeno Exhibition Video

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Rhythms, Reflections, Relations: The Works of Evita Tezeno". The footage shows shots of gallery tags and the corresponding works. In this solo exhibition, Tezeno pulls heavily from her collage and mixed-media work that echo textiles and quilting. The imagery highlights black women and social relationships.
Date: June 17, 2006
Duration: 15 minutes 07 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Rhythms, Reflections, Relations: The Works of Evita Tezeno Gallery]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Rhythms, Reflections, Relations: The Works of Evita Tezeno" exhibition event in 2006. This video features shots of gallery tags and the corresponding works. In this solo exhibition, Tezeno pulls heavily from her collage and mixed-media work that echo textiles and quilting. The imagery highlights black women and social relationships.
Date: June 17, 2006
Duration: 15 minutes 07 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Speaker on Black Egyptian history and culture followed by a dance rehearsal]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded multiple events taking place at the academy in the year 2002. The footage opens with a male speaker giving an educational presentation with a PowerPoint showing symbols and content on Egyptian history followed by a dance rehearsal with drummers. The wall of the room they are rehearsing in has as poster that has the eye of Horus symbol and the text "The Third Eye".
Date: November 2002
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 46 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Urban Street Television broadcast recording for various musicians]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a Urban Street Television program featuring black blues and jazz performers. The footage shows performances, interviews, cooking demos and text based animations serving as transitions between clips.
Date: January 2001
Duration: 8 minutes 43 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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