Chanté Moore and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

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.

Born in San Francisco, gospel-rooted R&B vocalist Chanté Moore hit Billboard R&B often; gold debut *Precious* (“Love’s Taken Over”), sang on Isley Bros’ “Contagious.”