Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a news section on the conflict between the city of Dallas and the academy over a new location in the developing Dallas arts district. The story outlines the conflict taking place between January and June of 1984 over the Austin street building that was awarded to the academy being uninhabitable, unsuited for the organizations, and ultimately to be torn down in five years. The issues addressed were unkept promises by city officials and misinformation. The footage shows an in-depth interview of Curtis King and the mayor's political consultant Judy Amps.

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 an artist talk with doll maker and painter Kimberly Camp held on January 14th, 2006. Camp was a featured artist in the exhibition entitled "African American Doll Illuminations" which highlighted historical and contemporary dolls and their doll makers. Camp's talk focuses on her career with dolls, her education, travel, and exhibitions.

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 footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Lady Mozan's and Mama Michelle's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of January 13-14th, 2006. The footage shows the two women's stand-up routine along with various black female comedian openers.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Cynthia Scott at the Muse event in 2005. This video features a jazz performance by artist Cynthia Scott with music accompaniment live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Cynthia Scott at the Muse event in 2005. This video features a jazz performance by artist Cynthia Scott with music accompaniment live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the concert.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Heart of Jazz live concert event held on January 14th, 2007 on the Naomi Bruton main stage. The footage shows a jazz band performing on stage with a featured soloist of flute player Bobbi Humphrey. The concert includes jazz vocalists and other solo musicians.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian Marvin Dixon's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of December 14-15th, 2012. The footage shows his routine focusing on the topics of the black male experience, including drugs, family, and childhood.

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 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 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 comedian Marvin Dixon's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of December 14-15th, 2012. The footage shows his routine focusing on the topics of the black male experience, including drugs, family, and childhood.

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 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.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 13th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 1996 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The tape features two clips of audio including a large 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Tramaine Hawkins.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Flute for Two" jazz concert featuring Bobbi Humphrey and Hubert Laws. The concert was held on the Naomi Bruton main stage on April 14th, 2001. The footage shows the two jazz flutists accompanied by a jazz ensemble.

Newsletter/Pamphlet providing the recipient with information regarding the Black Woman Artist event, which was sponsored by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The event was held May 14-16, 1981 in Dallas, Texas.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing a play starring Akin Babatunde on November 14-15, 1997 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre.

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing the upcoming annual African Awakening Conference which took place on October 30 -November 1-2, 1997 and included events like film screenings and musical performances.

Program for Black Woman Artist, an event featuring African American female artists, produced by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The event was held from May 14-16, 1981 in Dallas, Texas.

Program for the annual Symphony in Black concert event hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters and featuring notable African American individuals and celebrating their accomplishments.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters was recorded during their 14th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 1996 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The footage shows a large 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Tramaine Hawkins. The concert serves as a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Phyllis Hyman.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during rehearsal for the 29th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" held on January 14th, 2012 for the annual concert event to be held on January 15th. The footage shows rehearsal for the choir, band, dancers, and featured vocalist Cece Winans taking place at the Meyerson Symphony Center overseen by producer Curtis King.