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[Program: Symphony in Black] (open access)

[Program: Symphony in Black]

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.
Date: June 14, 1990
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Black Woman Artist] (open access)

[Black Woman Artist]

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.
Date: May 14, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program for Black Woman Artist] (open access)

[Program for Black Woman Artist]

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.
Date: May 14, 1981
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Curtis King to Ronnie Rhone, April 14, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Curtis King to Ronnie Rhone, April 14, 1978]

Letter from Curtis King to Ronnie Rhone discussing Rhone's lack of participation in both the Third World Players and the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, which has resulted in her removal as a member of both organizations.
Date: April 14, 1978
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: "Louis Armstrong: Before the Second Set" starring Akin Babatunde opens at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters] (open access)

[Press release: "Louis Armstrong: Before the Second Set" starring Akin Babatunde opens at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters]

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.
Date: October 14, 1997
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: MAAFA: The Assault on African Civilization & The African Response to Slavery] (open access)

[Press release: MAAFA: The Assault on African Civilization & The African Response to Slavery]

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.
Date: October 14, 1997
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
["My One Good Nerve" Ruby Dee stage reading video] captions transcript

["My One Good Nerve" Ruby Dee stage reading video]

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.
Date: February 14, 1999
Creator: Dee, Ruby
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Portrait of Negro Life in Song" concert video] captions transcript

["Portrait of Negro Life in Song" concert video]

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.
Date: April 14, 1991
Creator: Hairston, Jester Dr.
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Summer Arts Institute: It Takes A Village" performance] captions transcript

["Summer Arts Institute: It Takes A Village" performance]

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.
Date: June 14, 1997
Creator: Stewart, Tommie; Mitchell, Jerry & Anderson, Eric
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[24th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" tape 1] captions transcript

[24th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" tape 1]

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.
Date: January 14, 2007
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth & Price, Kelly
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["It's Show Time With Kiki Shepard" live event] captions transcript

["It's Show Time With Kiki Shepard" live event]

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
Date: April 14, 2000
Creator: Shepard, Kiki
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Western Exposure" film documentary on Clarence Muse] captions transcript

["Western Exposure" film documentary on Clarence Muse]

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.
Date: December 14, 1981
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[East Coast Friends and Behind the Scenes] captions transcript

[East Coast Friends and Behind the Scenes]

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.
Date: January 14, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[African-American Dolls; The Work of Kimberly Camp] captions transcript

[African-American Dolls; The Work of Kimberly Camp]

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.
Date: 2006-01-14/2006-05-20
Creator: Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Appreciation Night] captions transcript

[Appreciation Night]

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.
Date: February 14, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[24th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert, Part 2 of 2] captions transcript

[24th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert, Part 2 of 2]

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.
Date: January 14, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["My Way" starring Eartha Kitt recorded in Fort Worth, 2] captions transcript

["My Way" starring Eartha Kitt recorded in Fort Worth, 2]

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.
Date: March 14, 1987
Creator: Smith, Ken
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["My Way" starring Eartha Kitt recorded in Fort Worth, tape 2] captions transcript

["My Way" starring Eartha Kitt recorded in Fort Worth, tape 2]

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.
Date: March 14, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL Gala at the Performing Arts Center] captions transcript

[TBAAL Gala at the Performing Arts Center]

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.
Date: November 14, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL Gala at the Performing Arts Center] captions transcript

[TBAAL Gala at the Performing Arts Center]

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.
Date: November 14, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Annie Lee: The Artist, Her Life, Her Work] captions transcript

[Annie Lee: The Artist, Her Life, Her Work]

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.
Date: 2005-01-14/2005-05-14
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dress Performance Theatre Series, "A Black Woman Speaks" starring Cheryl Tyre] captions transcript

[Dress Performance Theatre Series, "A Black Woman Speaks" starring Cheryl Tyre]

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.
Date: 2011-10-14/2011-10-15
Creator: Evans, Tracy
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[24th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement, Part 2 of 3] captions transcript

[24th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement, Part 2 of 3]

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.
Date: January 14, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["My Way" by Eartha Kitt] captions transcript

["My Way" by Eartha Kitt]

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.
Date: March 14, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library