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[Program: A Live Jazz Revue] (open access)

[Program: A Live Jazz Revue]

Program for a live jazz performance hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on May 9, 1987 directed by Frank Foster.
Date: May 9, 1987
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Ticket form with notes] (open access)

[Ticket form with notes]

Ticket forms for the performance of a live jazz performance hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The page contains handwritten notes regarding ticket rules.
Date: May 9, 1987
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Farewell Party for Rare Friends] (open access)

[Flyer: Farewell Party for Rare Friends]

Flyer for an upcoming party hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters meant to say farewell to Dr. Frank and Jeanne Davis who left Dallas in 1988.
Date: April 9, 1988
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Daring to Dream" documentary with interviews] captions transcript

["Daring to Dream" documentary with interviews]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of the photo documentary "Daring to Dream" on December 9th, 1990. The footage, hosted by Cynthia Tinselly, shows a slideshow of photographs paired with interviews of prominent African American historians and community members on the topic of their lived childhood and young adult experience growing up black during the civil rights movement.
Date: December 9, 1990
Creator: McKnight, Dr. Mamie; Simmons, Katina; King, Clennon L.; Watson, Reed D.; Seymour, Shelly & Grimm, Mike
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Good Morning Texas" featuring Phyllis Hyman] captions transcript

["Good Morning Texas" featuring Phyllis Hyman]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a "Good Morning Texas" televised broadcast featuring multiple interviews on September 9th, 1994. The VHS tape is relevant to the collection due to the Phyllis Hyman performance and interview.
Date: September 9, 1994
Creator: Wfaa-TV
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL "A Night of Jazz", tape 1] captions transcript

[JBAAL "A Night of Jazz", tape 1]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during JBAALs "A Night of Jazz" concert held on June 9th, 1995. The footage shows a jazz band featuring a standing bass and tenor saxophone playing at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre.
Date: June 9, 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL "A Night of Jazz", tape 2] captions transcript

[JBAAL "A Night of Jazz", tape 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during JBAALs "A Night of Jazz" concert held on June 9th, 1995. The footage shows a jazz band featuring a standing bass and tenor saxophone playing at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This tape shows the second half of the concert.
Date: June 9, 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Inc. Presents 'Round Midnight with the Roger Boykins' Trio and the Fabulous Monk Family] (open access)

[Press release: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Inc. Presents 'Round Midnight with the Roger Boykins' Trio and the Fabulous Monk Family]

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the concert featuring the Roger Boykins' Trio and the Fabulous Monk Family hosted by the Academy on September 21, 1996 at the Academy.
Date: September 9, 1996
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Symphony with the Divas captions transcript

Symphony with the Divas

Recording of Symphony with the Divas, performed at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: September 9, 1997
Creator: The Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Symphony with the Divas] captions transcript

[Symphony with the Divas]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Symphony with the Divas event in 1997. This video features a gala event with musical performances Esther Rolle, Tramaine Hawkins, Vickie Winans, Myrna Summers and The Clark Sisters live on the stage at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. The video cuts out at 1:55:50 and remains distorted.
Date: September 9, 1997
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[2nd annual Christmas and Kwanzaa volunteer soiree] captions transcript

[2nd annual Christmas and Kwanzaa volunteer soiree]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 2nd annual Christmas and Kwanzaa volunteer soiree event held on December 9th, 2000. The footage shows behind the scenes of the buffet dinner and event space followed by the dinner and cocktail hour with dancing and speakers handing out recognitions.
Date: December 9, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Billy Preston: "Will It Go Round in Circles", 2] captions transcript

[Billy Preston: "Will It Go Round in Circles", 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Records. The video footage was recorded during a special dinner performance concert and celebration where R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel singer Billy Preston was the main performer.
Date: December 9, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[21st Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute: Wizzin'] captions transcript

[21st Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute: Wizzin']

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 21st Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute event in 2005. This video features a theatrical performance of the production, "Wizzin'" live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage with special artist Akin Babatunde.
Date: July 9, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Comedy Night at the Muse: captions transcript

[Comedy Night at the Muse:

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Comedy Night at the Muse event in 2005. This video features a performance by comedian Lady Mozan live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.
Date: December 9, 2005
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Comedy night at the Muse featuring Success and Lady Mozan] captions transcript

[Comedy night at the Muse featuring Success and Lady Mozan]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Comedy Night at the Muse featuring comedians Success and Lady Mozan at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of December 9-10th, 2005. The footage shows Curtis King giving opening remarks followed by Lady Mozan performing till 1:07:03 followed by Success.
Date: December 9, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Comedy night at the Muse featuring Success and Lady Mozan tape 2] captions transcript

[Comedy night at the Muse featuring Success and Lady Mozan tape 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Comedy Night at the Muse featuring comedians Success and Lady Mozan at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of December 9-10th, 2005. The footage shows the end of Lady Mozans' set followed by Curtis King introducing Success at the 4:17 time mark.
Date: December 9, 2005
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Christmas/Kwanzaa Black-Tie Volunteer Soirée] captions transcript

[Christmas/Kwanzaa Black-Tie Volunteer Soirée]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Christmas/Kwanzaa Black-Tie Volunteer Soirée event in 2006. This video features a celebration to shows appreciation to TBAAL volunteer, members, and sponsors in friendship and entertainment in the spirit of Christmas and Kwanzaa. The videos shows awards being handed out by founder and president Curtis King.
Date: December 9, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Great Ladies of Jazz, Sandra Reese Phillips] captions transcript

[Great Ladies of Jazz, Sandra Reese Phillips]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Great Ladies of Jazz event in 2006. This video features performances by artist Sandra Reese Phillips celebrating prominent women in jazz live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.
Date: December 9, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Great Ladies of Jazz, Sandra Reese Phillips, Part 1 of 3] captions transcript

[Great Ladies of Jazz, Sandra Reese Phillips, Part 1 of 3]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Great Ladies of Jazz event in 2006. This video features performances by artist Sandra Reese Phillips celebrating prominent women in jazz live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 1 of 3 of the event.
Date: December 9, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Great Ladies of Jazz, Sandra Reese Phillips, Part 3 of 3] captions transcript

[Great Ladies of Jazz, Sandra Reese Phillips, Part 3 of 3]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Great Ladies of Jazz event in 2006. This video features performances by artist Sandra Reese Phillips celebrating prominent women in jazz live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 3 of 3 of the event.
Date: December 9, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[["Issues", Part 1 of 3] captions transcript

[["Issues", Part 1 of 3]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Issues" event in 2007. This video features a theatrical performance for the play "Issues," which was written by Laterras R. Whitfield, live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 1 of 3 of the play.
Date: February 9, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Issues", Part 2 of 3] captions transcript

["Issues", Part 2 of 3]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Issues" event in 2007. This video features a theatrical performance for the play "Issues," which was written by Laterras R. Whitfield, live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 2 of 3 of the play.
Date: February 9, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Issues", Part 3 of 3] captions transcript

["Issues", Part 3 of 3]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Issues" event in 2007. This video features a theatrical performance for the play "Issues," which was written by Laterras R. Whitfield, live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 3 of 3 of the play.
Date: February 9, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Issues Volume 1"] captions transcript

["Issues Volume 1"]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Issues" event in 2007. This video features a theatrical performance for the play "Issues," which was written by Laterras R. Whitfield, live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Volume 1 of the performance.
Date: February 9, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library