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[3rd annual Sankofa Café Bash "Spoken Word "Til Midnight"] captions transcript

[3rd annual Sankofa Café Bash "Spoken Word "Til Midnight"]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the conclusion of the 3rd annual Sankofa Café Bash "Spoken Word "Til Midnight" literary voices series performance. The spoken word event featured Ordained in Lyrics, Surreal Thought Universe and musical group Common Folk Band.
Date: June 20, 2003
Creator: Artist's One Project; King, Curtis & Spencer, Camika
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Celebrates Black Music Month with the U.S. and Dallas Premiere of "Wild Women Blues" June 4th-9th Starring Linda Hopkins] (open access)

[Press release: The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Celebrates Black Music Month with the U.S. and Dallas Premiere of "Wild Women Blues" June 4th-9th Starring Linda Hopkins]

Press release from the Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing a blues music performance produced by the Academy to be performed June 4-9, 2002, at the Naomi Bruton Theater.
Date: May 20, 2002
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Ancestral Memories: Vintage Quilts Made From Grandma's Hands] captions transcript

[Ancestral Memories: Vintage Quilts Made From Grandma's Hands]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Ancestral Memories: Vintage Quilts Made From Grandma's Hands exhibition in 2006. This video features various quilts on display at the James E. Kemp Gallery and their descriptions.
Date: 2006-01-20/2006-01-21
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Comedy night at the Muse featuring B-Phlat] captions transcript

[Comedy night at the Muse featuring B-Phlat]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian B-Phlats' live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of April 20-21st, 2012. The footage shows her routine focusing on the topics of her experience as an older black woman covering music, family, childhood, and being recently married.
Date: April 20, 2012
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Comedy Night at the Muse ft. B Phlat] captions transcript

[Comedy Night at the Muse ft. B Phlat]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Comedy Night at the Muse event in 2012. This video showcases a comedy performance by B Phlat live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.
Date: 2012-04-20/2012-04-21
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Comedy Night at the Muse ft. B Phlat] captions transcript

[Comedy Night at the Muse ft. B Phlat]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Comedy Night at the Muse ft. B Phlat event in 2012.This video showcases a comedy performance by B Phlat live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.
Date: 2012-04-20/2012-04-21
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Promising Young Artists Budding Rose Spring Youth Concert] captions transcript

[Promising Young Artists Budding Rose Spring Youth Concert]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Promising Young Artists Budding Rose Spring Youth Concert event. Various performances live at the Naomi Bruton Main Stage in 2013 including choir and interpretive dance. The video cuts at 19:21 to a church service that includes an interpretive dance performance.
Date: May 20, 2013
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Promising Young Artists Budding Rose Spring Youth Concert] captions transcript

[Promising Young Artists Budding Rose Spring Youth Concert]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Promising Young Artists Budding Rose Spring Youth Concert event. Various performances live at the Naomi Bruton Main Stage in 2013 that include choir and interpretive dance.
Date: May 20, 2013
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Rockin' With Martha", tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

["Rockin' With Martha", tape 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Rockin' with Martha" hosted by Erin Parisi and the Dallas Chapter of the Charms. The jazz concert was held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on January 20th, 1996.
Date: January 20, 1996
Creator: Burks, Martha & Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Dave Chapelle and Friends" comedy and music benefit event] captions transcript

["Dave Chapelle and Friends" comedy and music benefit event]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Dave Chapelle and Friends" entertainment benefit event on January 20th, 2007 at the Naomi Bruton Theatre. The footage shows comedian Dave Chapelle and neo-soul vocalist Erykah Badu performing to raise money for St. Philips's School & Community Center.
Date: January 20, 2007
Creator: Chapelle, Dave; Badu, Erykah; King, Curtis & Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Nomo" pictures and live show] captions transcript

["Nomo" pictures and live show]

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
Creator: Evans, Tracey; Elion, Uriah Jr.; Meek, Vicki; Aziz, Brotha; Gillespie, Emmanuel; Coleman, Anthony et al.
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[30th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert starring Erykah Badu] captions transcript

[30th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert starring Erykah Badu]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 30th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert event. Performances by Erykah Badu and various artists and performers being interviewed about their feelings towards the event.
Date: January 20, 2013
Creator: Evans, Tracy
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Tell Pharaoh" promotional clip] captions transcript

["Tell Pharaoh" promotional clip]

Video recording provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a promotional clip repeated three time for the 1991 theatrical drama "Tell Pharaoh". The footage shows clips from rehearsals featuring the actors and directors. The footage was aired for various shows held in Oklahoma.
Date: May 20, 1991
Creator: GrimCo
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Larry Leon Hamlin to Curtis King, May 20, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Larry Leon Hamlin to Curtis King, May 20, 1993]

Letter from Larry Leon Hamlin to Curtis King discussing the screening of 'Toussaint: Angel Warrior of Haiti.' This production was to be performed at the 1993 National Black Theatre Festival on August 3-4, 1993.
Date: May 20, 1993
Creator: Hamlin, Larry Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Jazz Funk at Piano" starring Kim Jordan, tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

["Jazz Funk at Piano" starring Kim Jordan, tape 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the return of pianist Kim Jordan for the "Jazz Funk at Piano" live concert held on April 20th, 2001 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Jordan playing on piano accompanied by a small jazz ensemble.
Date: April 20, 2001
Creator: Jordan, Kim & King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Jazz Funk at Piano" starring Kim Jordan, tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

["Jazz Funk at Piano" starring Kim Jordan, tape 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the return of pianist Kim Jordan for the "Jazz Funk at Piano" live concert held on April 20th, 2001 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Jordan playing on piano accompanied by a small jazz ensemble. The tape concludes with closing remarks led by Curtis King.
Date: April 20, 2001
Creator: Jordan, Kim & King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Actress Tommie Stewart] (open access)

[Flyer: Actress Tommie Stewart]

Flyer regarding performances and events at which Tommie Stewart will be appearing in 1988. Events and performances include the Sixth Annual Awards Banquet and the Pre-Thanksgiving Dramatic Musical Concert.
Date: November 20, 1988
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Hallelujah: A Bit of Broadway] (open access)

[Flyer: Hallelujah: A Bit of Broadway]

Flyer for the performance of Hallelujah, a play performed during the Children's Summer Institute of the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 20, 1987 at St. Paul Methodist Church.
Date: June 20, 1987
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invitation: Volunteer and Staff Get Acquainted Reception] (open access)

[Invitation: Volunteer and Staff Get Acquainted Reception]

Invitation to a reception hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters to facilitate communication between Academy staff and volunteers.
Date: May 20, 1991
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newsletter for the Visual Arts Competition] (open access)

[Newsletter for the Visual Arts Competition]

Newsletter informing the public of the first annual Visual Arts Competition hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The event was hosted thanks to a grant from the Miller Brewing Company.
Date: October 20, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: Blaffer Gallery and Community Artists' Collective to Present 'I Remember: Images of the Civil Rights Movement 1963-1993' January 22 through March 27, 1994] (open access)

[Press release: Blaffer Gallery and Community Artists' Collective to Present 'I Remember: Images of the Civil Rights Movement 1963-1993' January 22 through March 27, 1994]

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the art exhibition commemorating the Civil Rights Movement of 1963 from January 22 - March 27, 1994 at the Blaffer Gallery.
Date: December 20, 1993
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters Celebrates the Blues and Gospel] (open access)

[Press release: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters Celebrates the Blues and Gospel]

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the upcoming musical performance by Bobby Jones on October 6-8, 1994 at the Academy.
Date: September 20, 1994
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters celebrates the blues and gospel] (open access)

[Press release: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters celebrates the blues and gospel]

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the upcoming gospel music televised event featuring Bobby Jones on October 6-7,1994 at the Academy.
Date: September 20, 1994
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters Presents "Some of My Best Friends are the Blues" Starring Della Reese] (open access)

[Press release: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters Presents "Some of My Best Friends are the Blues" Starring Della Reese]

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the upcoming production of 'Some of My Best Friends are the Blues' from May 27-29, 1994 at the Naomi Bruton Theater.
Date: April 20, 1994
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library