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.

NYC-born singer/actor with a 4-octave voice; Broadway trailblazer in *Hair* and Tony winner (*Purlie*). Post-disco R&B star: “This Is It,” “Lean on Me” (Van McCoy), “Love’s Comin’ at Ya,” with Kashif; 2x Grammy-nominated.