Anthony Hamilton and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

Charlotte, North Carolina R&B singer Anthony Hamilton broke through with Comin' from Where I'm From (2003), a platinum album with five Grammy nods. He won a Grammy with Al Green on "You've Got the Love I Need" and later released Back to Love and What I'm Feelin'.

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), established in Dallas, Texas, in 1977 by Curtis King, is a cultural organization dedicated to supporting African Americans in the visual and performing arts. It fosters understanding of African, African-American, and Caribbean arts and letters. TBAAL preserves and promotes Black art and culture, offering a platform for diverse artistic expression. The organization was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2015.