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.

Sophisticated R&B vocalist Chanté Moore released her gold-certified debut album, Precious, in 1992. She has placed over a dozen songs on Billboard charts and earned a Grammy nomination for her feature on the Isley Brothers single Contagious.