Unedited video of a questions and answers presentation by Rahsaan Patterson before his performance at "A Night that Rocks Jazz Show," hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writer's breakfast stereotypes series moderated by Dr. Alvia Wardlaw held on May 5th, 2012. The topic of the dialogue focuses on images of African American life and culture in the visual arts.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Roundtable Writer's Breakfast, Stereotypes: Series 3 of 3. Crossing the Line: African American Actors Portraying Stereotypical Roles in American, Theatre, Film and Television event in 2012. This video features discussions between prominent TBAAL members and actor Lou Myers about racial stereotypes in the arts.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Roundtable Writer's Breakfast, Stereotypes: Series 3 of 3. Crossing the Line: African American Actors Portraying Stereotypical Roles in American, Theatre, Film and Television event in 2012. This video features discussions between prominent TBAAL members and actor Lou Myers about racial stereotypes in the arts.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writer's breakfast stereotypes series "Crossing the Line: African American Actors Portraying Stereotypical Roles in American, Theatre, Film and Television" held on May 5th, 2012. The footage shows actor Lou Myers leading the discussion. The main topic centers on: are stereotypes being exploited, promoted and perpetuated by African Americans for profit in the film industry.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writer's breakfast stereotypes series "Crossing the Line: African American Actors Portraying Stereotypical Roles in American, Theatre, Film and Television" held on May 5th, 2012. The footage shows actor Lou Myers leading the discussion. The main topic centers on: are stereotypes being exploited, promoted and perpetuated by African Americans for profit in the film industry.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their All the Queen's Men, starring Annie Adair event in 2010. This video features a theatrical performance of "All the Queen's Men," which was written and performed by Annie Adair, directed by Akin Babatunde live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The video cuts at 1:20:14 to a news segment.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian AJ Jamal's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of March 5-6th, 2010. The footage shows his stand-up routine focusing on the topics of race, college, and the black male experience.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian AJ Jamal's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of March 5-6th, 2010. The footage shows his stand-up routine focusing on the topics of race, college, and the black male experience.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the dress performance theatre series of "Here Comes the Payne" starring Carl Payne on February 5th, 2010 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Payne playing different versions of himself from his life and childhood from a comedic perspective.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the dress performance theatre series of "Here Comes the Payne" starring Carl Payne on February 5th, 2010 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Payne playing different versions of himself from his life and childhood from a comedic perspective.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the dress performance theatre series of "Here Comes the Payne" starring Carl Payne on February 5th, 2010 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Payne playing different versions of himself from his life and childhood from a comedic perspective.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Roundtable Writers Breakfast: An Open Dialogue between African Americans and Native Americans" featuring speakers Bob Ray Sanders and Peggy Larney. The breakfast was held December 5th, 2009 and focused on the topic of building a more perfect union between the two ethnic groups and the rest of America.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Roundtable Writers Breakfast: An Open Dialogue between African Americans and Native Americans" featuring speakers Bob Ray Sanders and Peggy Larney. The breakfast was held December 5th, 2009 and focused on the topic of building a more perfect union between the two ethnic groups and the rest of America.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Poets N' Jazz #2" featuring the second set of poets including Randall Jones, Ms. Ironic, GF Solider, and Lady B Smoove on December 5-6th, 2008 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The tape begins abruptly with Randall Jones and ends with Lady B Smoove.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Poets N' Jazz #2" featuring the first set of poets including Thomas Mosley, Delissa Lockett, Dana G., Reil, A+ Plus, and Stacey Bledsoe December 5-6th, 2008 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows the first act of poets followed by an intermission played by a small four-person jazz band. The tape begins with Thomas Mosley and ends with the first act after the intermission A. J. Houston.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their An Evening with Donnie Ray Albert event in 2008. This video features a performance by opera artist Donnie Ray Albert live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their An Evening with Donnie Ray Albert event in 2008. This video features a performance by opera artist Donnie Ray Albert live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their An Evening with Donnie Ray Albert event in 2008. This video features a performance by opera artist Donnie Ray Albert live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 1 of 2 of Albert's performance.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their An Evening with Donnie Ray Albert event in 2008. This video features a performance by opera artist Donnie Ray Albert live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 2 of 2 of Albert's performance.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Roundtable Writer's Breakfast event in 2007. This video features a discussion between TBAAL members and John Paul Batiste about the influence and place of Pre and Post Harlem Renaissance, Black Arts Movement of the 1960s to the contemporary, Pop and Urban culture movement of today. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Roundtable Writer's Breakfast event in 2007. This video features a discussion between TBAAL members and John Paul Batiste about the influence and place of Pre and Post Harlem Renaissance, Black Arts Movement of the 1960s to the contemporary, Pop and Urban culture movement of today. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Two Sisters in Gospel Concert event in 2007. This video features a gospel performance by singers Myrna Summers and Sara Jordan Powell live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the performance.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Two Sisters in Gospel Concert event in 2007. This video features a gospel performance by singers Myrna Summers and Sara Jordan Powell live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the performance.