Melba 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.

New York City-born singer and actor Melba Moore made history in Broadway’s Hair and won a Tony for Purlie. A post-disco R&B voice, she hit with “This Is It,” “Love’s Comin’ at Ya,” and “A Little Bit More,” and earned multiple Grammy nods.