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.

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.

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.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 24th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 2007 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The footage shows a large 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Kelly Price.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "It's Show Time" starring actress and comedian Kiki Shepard. The one-woman show was held on April 14th, 2000 at the Clarence Muse café Theatre. The footage shows Shepard entertaining with the audience with anecdotes, drama, music, and comedy

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of the film documentary "Western Exposure" featuring the career of African American actor Clarence Muse. The film includes interviews, clips from various films spanning 1937 to 1972 and film historian commentary.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their East Coast Friends event in 2005. This video features TBAAL members mingling, singing, and dancing to tribute to the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their African-American Dolls exhibition event in 2006. This video features footage of the many works from artist Kimberly Camp celebrating African American culture at the James E. Kemp Gallery.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Appreciation Night event in 2007. This video features an Open House Cultural and Social Gathering of TBAAL members to show gratitude. The video shows people mingling and various performances live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 24th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert event in 2007. This video features various performances, including artist Kelly Price, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement live on stage at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the concert. The video cuts at 14:35 to a reception.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a performance of "My Way" starring Eartha Kitt in downtown Fort Worth at the Caravan of Dreams on May 14th 1987. The U-matic footage shows the concert event starring a large gospel choir and soloists dressed in traditional choir robes.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a performance of "My Way" starring Eartha Kitt in downtown Fort Worth at the Caravan of Dreams on March 14th, 1987. The DVD footage shows the concert event starring a large gospel choir and soloists dressed in traditional choir robes.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their TBAAL Gala at the Performing Arts Center event in 2009. This video features raw footage of a performance of "Hip Hop Broadway: The Musical," which was produced by AT&T Performing Arts Center and TBAAL. The video shows an introduction by founder Curtis King before the performance.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their TBAAL Gala at the Performing Arts Center event in 2009. This video features raw footage of a performance of "Hip Hop Broadway: The Musical," which was produced by AT&T Performing Arts Center and TBAAL. The video shows a pre-show reception, introductions, and performance.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Annie Lee: The Artist, Her Life, Her Work event in 2005. This video feature artwork by painter/artist Annie Lee at James E. Kemp Gallery. The video shows closeup camera shots of each art piece and their description.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Dress Performance Theatre Series, "A Black Woman Speaks" starring Cheryl Tyre event in 2011. This video features a theater performance by actress Cheryl Tyre. The video cuts at 1:32:52 to a ceremony and church sermon.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 24th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert event in 2007. This video features various performances, including artist Kelly Price, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement live on stage at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. This video is Part 2 of 3 of the concert.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Records. The video footage for the first few minutes is of a telephone operator helpline, where an individual is reporting a parked car. "My Way" performed by Eartha Kitt starts at the three (3) minute mark. A musical tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a comedy night at Muse featuring Mark Simmons over the weekend of January 14-15th, 2011. The footage shows the comedian mid-routine on the topics of drugs, dating, race, travel and the male perspective.

Video footage from the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert of 1990 held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The tape was recorded during the celebratory weekend held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. of Melba Moore performing with a large choir on Sunday, January 12th. The footage shows Moore singing on a large stage backed by a 175-person choir dressed in white robes standing on risers. The footage includes various choir soloists and moods of music.

Video of practice footage from the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) Summer Youth Arts Institute on June 8, 2016.

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Symphony in Black concert held on Saturday, July, 14th, 1990. The concert features the music of Black composers performed by the Houston Scott Joplin Orchestra and the First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park male choir. The footage shot on a handheld device shows a video of the outside of the building and the performance of a pianist from an audience seat. The frame frequently moves and zooms in and out on speakers.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 24th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert event in 2007. This video features various performances, including artist Kelly Price, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement live on stage at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the concert.

Video of interviews and practice footage from the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) Summer Youth Arts Institute on June 6, 2016.