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[Jazz and poetry with Bubba Thomas recorded tape]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the a poetry night with Bubba Thomas. The footage shows Thomas speaking followed by the tape cutting to a group of jazz musicians performing for an audience of children all gathered on stage.
Date: 1981
Duration: 14 minutes 25 seconds
Creator: Thomas, Bubba
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[FBCHP church congregation and individual shots, intro of auxiliary, part 2]

Description: Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during interviews with leaders and congregations members of The First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park. The footage was shot in the main church and interviewed male members of the church where they state their name, role in the church, history with the congregation, and answered one to two questions asked by the interviewer. The video includes three founding members that at the time were children but now serve the community… more
Date: 1989
Duration: 22 minutes 21 seconds
Location: 32.945478 -96.730954
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[30th anniversary of the march on Washington, tape 1 of 9]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 30th anniversary of the march on Washington celebratory performance held at the Kennedy performing arts center in Washington D. C.. Entitled 'I Remember.." the show includes speakers, dancers, and musicians. The footage shows the opening 30 minutes of the show which includes various speakers, a saxophonist, dancers, organist and two spoken poem readings.
Date: Autumn 1993
Duration: 31 minutes 23 seconds
Location: 38.895848 -77.055683
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[30th anniversary of the march on Washington, tape 2 of 9]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 30th anniversary of the march on Washington celebratory performance held at the Kennedy performing arts center in Washington D. C.. Entitled 'I Remember.." the show includes speakers, dancers, and musicians. The footage shows the opening performance of a large choir marching onto the stage alongside men dressed in chains to a male gospel singer. Following the choir, two women read poems from a side podium.
Date: Autumn 1993
Duration: 31 minutes 40 seconds
Location: 38.895848 -77.055683
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["My One Good Nerve" Ruby Dee stage reading video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Valentines' day weekend performance by Ruby Dee of "My One Good Nerve". The footage shows a stage with palm trees and Ruby Dee standing to the right behind a podium. The reading encompasses Dee's reflections on marriage, raising children, and the state of being black in America in the 20th century through the lens of black womanhood.
Date: February 14, 1999
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Dee, Ruby
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Whosoever Will Prayer Band" theatre performance video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the New Arts six performance of "Whoever Will Prayer" at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on April 11th, 1999. The footage shows the New Arts Six, which is a performance group of six African American women native to Dallas Texas who began in 1981, performing a two act musical about a Wednesday prayer and music group taking place in the South in 1938.
Date: April 11, 1999
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: New Arts Six
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Video of the Kankouran Dance Company performance]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters performance by the Kankouran West African Dance Company on April 17, 1999. The event was hosted by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The video records the 50-minute performance of drummers and dancers playing four traditional West African pieces titled "Baak", "Bantaba", "Mansonko" and "Sabar".
Date: April 17, 1999
Duration: 52 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Konte, Assane & Gueye, Medoune
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" 1992 full length video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 9th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" concert held Sunday, January 19th 1992 at the Meyerson symphony center. The footage records the entire two hour concert featuring a 200-voice choir and Vickie Winans (appears in a pink suit). Speakers at the opening of the concert explain the focus of the music to be prayer, progress, and triumph. The performers wear all black clothing with a white noose hanging around the… more
Date: January 19, 1992
Duration: 1 hour 52 minutes 46 seconds
Location: 32.789971 -96.798679
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Diane Ragsdale political march and JBAAL awards luncheon]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a political march in honor of Diane Ragsdale running for Mayor of Dallas followed by a black-tie awards luncheon. The footage shows protestors and marchers walking holding signs on the topics of racism, LGBTQIA+ rights, and police brutality. The footage covering the luncheon shows a large space set with banquet tables and various well-dressed individuals giving speeches at a center podium.
Date: July 16, 1988
Duration: 1 hour 53 minutes 15 seconds
Location: 32.784392 -96.780185
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Authors spring luncheon for "The Avenue"]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Dr. C Eric Lincoln's authors' luncheon held on March 26th, 1988 on his book "The Avenue". The footage shows Dr. Lincoln speaking at a podium about his career as an author and his early works.
Date: March 26, 1988
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Lincoln, C. Eric
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Rod Rogers dance company compellation video featuring "Rhythm Ritual" and "Echoes of Ellington"]

Description: Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a sampler of the Rod Rodgers Dance Company performances including "Rhythm Rituals" and "Echoes of Ellington. The tape is undated. The footage shows clips of physically fit African American dancers performing contemporary styles of dance on different occasions.
Date: [1980..2000]
Duration: 49 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Rod Rogers Dance Co. Inc.
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Portrait of Negro Life in Song" concert video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Dr. Jester Hairstons' concert "Portrait of Negro Life in Song" performed by a choral group on April 14th, 1991 at the Dallas convention center theatre. The footage shows Dr. Hairston conducting the mixed-gender choir while also speaking between songs. The music is gospel in nature and inspired by Black spiritual folk music as outlined in the program.
Date: April 14, 1991
Duration: 59 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Hairston, Jester Dr.
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Black "Living Legends" 1992 raw footage]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1991/1992 "Dallas' Black Living Legends" award ceremony. Living Legends is an exhibition project started in 1987 by JBAAL to photograph and honor black historical figures of Dallas. Awarded across twenty-one categories ranging from the arts, sciences law, politics, religion, and technology. The footage shows a choral performance followed by each awarded person standing to be recognized with their name and a brief descr… more
Date: February 21, 1992
Duration: 50 minutes 27 seconds
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Spirit of the Cloth" textile exhibition gallery walk through video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a gallery walkthrough during the summer exhibition of the James E. Kemp Gallery "Spirit of the Cloth: African American Fiber Artisans". The footage shows an unnarrated walkthrough of the gallery with pauses on piece descriptions. The work features 60 works of traditional and contemporary textile pieces ranging from quilts to dolls to wearables all bright and vibrant in color and design.
Date: August 1993
Duration: 7 minutes 05 seconds
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[30th anniversary of the march on Washington, tape 7 of 9]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 30th anniversary of the march on Washington celebratory performance held at the Kennedy performing arts center in Washington D. C.. Entitled 'I Remember.." the show includes speakers, dancers, and musicians. The footage shows the continued performance of a large choir accompanying various female soloists and speakers.
Date: October 1993
Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes 58 seconds
Location: 38.895848 -77.055683
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Claude R. Fiddler artist interview video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Eyes of the Storm" interview with artist Claude R. Fiddler. The footage shows Fiddler speaking on the role of his lived experience and the city of Los Angles in his work on display in the James E. Kemp Gallery for the summer of 1997. Fiddler places his work in the greater context of society and minority cultures.
Date: Summer 1997
Duration: 47 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: Fiddler, Claude R.
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Summer Arts Institute: It Takes A Village" performance]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1997 summer youth arts institute production "It Takes a Village". The performance was held on June 14th, 1997. The footage shows a room with a low stage and the audience seated in folding chairs. The children perform as a group in white shirts with blue logos by dancing and singing. At the conclusion of the performance, adults thank volunteers and hand out certificates.
Date: June 14, 1997
Duration: 57 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Stewart, Tommie; Mitchell, Jerry & Anderson, Eric
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition, Tape 1

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 20th anniversary season event entitled "Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition" held on March 1st, 1997. The footage shows the first three hours of the event including the opening remarks, brief musical performances, statements of intent, and various pastor speakers. The event covers the influence of the Bible and its literary style on the spirituality of the black community.
Date: March 1, 1997
Duration: 2 hours 44 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: Walker, Wyatt Tee; Clark, Caesar A. W. & King, Curtis
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Nomo" pictures and live show]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the reception of "Nommo" held on September 20th, 1997. The footage features the live performances of drummers, DJs, other musicians, and poets all dressed in traditional African clothing.
Date: September 20, 1997
Duration: 1 hour 53 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Evans, Tracey; Elion, Uriah Jr.; Meek, Vicki; Aziz, Brotha; Gillespie, Emmanuel; Coleman, Anthony et al.
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Kiss It Up To God" movie review and interactive discussion]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the showing of a clip of the Caran Hartsfield "Kiss It Up To God" followed by a post-film interactive discussion held on March 31st, 2001. The footage centers on the discussion covering how gender, politics, and economics impact African American women in the film industry. The film itself tackles the themes of church, state and family.
Date: March 31, 2001
Duration: 55 minutes 37 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Man of Her Dreams" live performance video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the live theatrical performance of "The Man of her Dreams" held on February 4th, 2006. The footage covered the first half of the two-hour play centering on the theme of women's desire and the topic of family.
Date: February 4, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Gray, Donald; Powell, Clifton; Harry, Jackee; Tresvant, Ralph; Johnson, Aj & Murdock, Shirely
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[22nd youth arts institute "Djaamana Deen" performance]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during final performance of the summer arts institute entitled 'Djaamana' Deen,' on July 7th, 2006. The footage shows children ages 10-17 performing a variety of dance and musical sections.
Date: July 7, 2006
Duration: 59 minutes
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["6th Annual First Ladies Luncheon"]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 6th annual "First Ladies Luncheon" held on April 16th, 2006. The luncheon features speaker Mrs. Michelle Murphy and others talking on the topic of the role of Black churches in preserving the cultural heritage of the African American experience. The footage shows a podium surrounded by tables seated with well-dressed women where speakers and performers are exhibited.
Date: April 22, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes 02 seconds
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Comedy Night at the Muse Featuring Drew Fraser Tape 2 of 2]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian Drew Fraser's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater on April 16th, 2011. Fraser's special centers on the topic of race, inflation, becoming a new dad, travel, and politics.
Date: April 16, 2011
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Fraser, Drew
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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