Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 16th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held on January 17th, 1999 at the Meyerson Symphony center. The concert is entitled "A Reflection of the Century... The Music and Its Leaders" and includes various featured vocalists. The concert is split into four sections honoring 1900-1929, 1930-1959, 1960-1989, and 1990-1999.

Video recording provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded to celebrate African Americans in film. The footage shows clips of actors Ossie Davis in "Get On the Bus" (1996), "Do The Right Thing" (1989), "Through The Eyes of Ossie Davis" (1980), "No Way Out" (1950), and "Buck & The Preacher" (1991), The tape includes two clips for Ruby Dee with the footage ending with her performing in "A Raisin In The Sun" (1961).

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during an exhibition walkthrough of artist Benny Andrews's exhibit that was held in June of 1999. The footage shows a walk-through of the gallery space with short pauses on individual installed paintings and drawings. The video cuts to black around the 7:40 mark with only the continuous soft audio extending after on a black screen.

Video footage of an artist talk with a signed VHS box from artist Benny Andrews titled "The Invisible Man". The artist talk coverers Andrew's life, education, and studio practice to place him in the context of black working artists in America in the 20th century. Andrews's work covers "people at work" and the role the individual plays in society through collage and painting. Benny spoke at an event hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters from June 5 to August 28, 1999, at the James E. Kemp Gallery in Dallas Texas. Tape provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1999 children's summer musical performance revue, " A Bit of Broadway". The performance was held on June 12, 1999. The footage shows a room with a low stage with children seated against the wall while small groups and individuals perform dialogue and musical numbers at the microphone. Curtis King speaks at multiple points in the performance.

Video recording from the Black Tie Dinner Collection recorded during the main event of 1999 Black Tie Dinner Ball.

Video recording from the Black Tie Dinner Collection recorded during the 1999 Black Tie Dinner main event, presenting all of the sponsors.

Video recording from the Black Tie Dinner Collection thanking the sponsors, congratulating the Kuchling Humanitarian Award winners, and the beneficiaries of Black Tie Dinner.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during 1999 for broadcast around the time of the Republican National Convention. The footage begins at the 7:23 time mark and shows a news person reporting followed by the director of street sanitation for the city of Dallas speaking on what to expect during that week in the downtown area. The tape shows footage of buildings and streets around Dallas City Hall including the Black Academy.

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded by the City of Dallas in celebration of the Meyerson Symphony Center aired in September of 1999. The footage shows clips of planning, building, and early performances held at the Meyerson in a montage to a recording of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. The tape also includes footage and photos of weddings, galas, and children's events that were hosted in the building.

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded through KXAS of a news story on entering the new millennium and includes information on JBAAL's upcoming 23rd season. The footage includes an interview with president Curtis King.

Recording of the inauguration of new Dallas City Council members ...

Recording of a Dallas City Council meeting including discussions, votes, and other proceedings.

Recording of a Dallas City Council meeting including discussions, votes, and other proceedings.

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1999 Austin Jazz festival set of Denise Brooks. The footage shows Brooks singing on an outdoor stage accompanied by guitar and drums.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 23rd season-opening theatre concert performance entitled "Hallelujah!...The Drum, The Beat, The Rhythm". The performance was held at the Naomi Theatre main stage on September 11th, 1999. The footage shows a variety of performers including dancers, drummers, speakers, and vocalists.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 23rd season-opening theatre concert performance entitled "Hallelujah!...The Drum, The Beat, The Rhythm". The performance was held at the Naomi Theatre main stage on September 11th, 1999. The footage shows a variety of performers including dancers, drummers, speakers, and vocalists. The tape concludes with the beginning of the after show reception and behind-the-scenes.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 23rd season-opening theatre concert performance luncheon entitled "Hallelujah!...The Drum, The Beat, The Rhythm". The reception was held on the afternoon of September 11th, 1999. The footage shows a large room set with tables and a stage with groups and individuals being recognized.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 23rd season-opening theatre concert performance reception entitled "Hallelujah!...The Drum, The Beat, The Rhythm". The reception was held on the afternoon of September 11th, 1999. The footage shows an open reception with audience members mingling and with scattered individual interviews.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the spring 1999 art exhibition "Fabric for Life" featuring five African American female fiber artists. The footage shows an unnarrated walkthrough of the gallery space hung with quilts and ends with a shot of the program for the exhibition. The exhibition features the work of Diana Petterson, Peggy Hartwell, Anita Holman Knox, Ed Johnetta Miller, Aundra McCoy, and Carolyn Mazloomi.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during jazz pianist Kim Jordan's live concert held on December 11th, 1999, at the Clarence Muse Café Theater. The footage shows Jordan performing with a small jazz ensemble in a debut performance of her new CD "All For You".

Video footage from the Resource Center LGBT Collection. Video footage taken from John Thomas's funeral and remembrance footage.

Video footage from the William Waybourn Papers. The video is a montage of photographs and footage of John David Thomas, born June 20, 1947 and died January 20, 1999. The funeral was held at Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, Texas. The service was a "Rally for the integrity, dignity and rights of gay people and those living with AIDS and HIV" planned by Thomas in 1994.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in promotion of the Kankouran West African Dance Company for their performance to be held April 17, 1999. The event was hosted by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The commercial shows clips of dancers performing under a news anchor's narration of the date, time, and location of the performance.