[Dallas-Fort Worth Black Living Legends Introductory Video] captions transcript

[Dallas-Fort Worth Black Living Legends Introductory Video]

An introductory video for the Dallas-Fort Worth Black Living Legends digital exhibit starring Curtis King, Founder and President of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: February 2021
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL - Documentary #1] captions transcript

[JBAAL - Documentary #1]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters presenting the film "Documentary #1." The video alternates between two anchors explaining the history of the JBBAL and various people reciting spoken word poetry on a blue background while singing and dancing.
Date: June 21, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - captions transcript

[TBAAL -

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The video is of a concert that celebrates the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Special guests include Jennifer Holiday and Ester Rahul.
Date: June 1, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - 14-Hour Film Feast with Lisa Gay Hamilton] captions transcript

[TBAAL - 14-Hour Film Feast with Lisa Gay Hamilton]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 14-Hour Film Feast: A Closeup On Beah Richards - Film Talk with Filmmaker Lisa Gay Hamilton, held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre in Dallas, TX. The audio starts with the showing of the film, followed by discussion over the content.
Date: July 2, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - 25th Annual Black Movement and Civil Rights Movement Concert] captions transcript

[TBAAL - 25th Annual Black Movement and Civil Rights Movement Concert]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is recorded from a video of the 25th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert that celebrates the achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The concert features musical performances and spoken word poetry.
Date: June 16, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Army rehearsal: tape 5] captions transcript

[TBAAL - Army rehearsal: tape 5]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Army Visit rehearsals on June 27. The video features the dancers and singers rehearsing for their performance and features behind the scenes footage of the crew. A choreographer is seen directing performers through their rehearsal with large painted trees and stools. The performance was used to showcase the talents of young people in the Dallas area for a professional audience. This is tape number five of the series.
Date: June 27, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Army Visit rehearsal: tape 4] captions transcript

[TBAAL - Army Visit rehearsal: tape 4]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Army Visit rehearsals on June 26. The video features the dancers and singers rehearsing for their performance and features behind the scenes footage of the crew. Curtis King, TBAAL founder and president, is seen directing performers through their rehearsal are they maneuver through the auditorium. The performance was used to showcase the talents of young people in the Dallas area for a professional audience. This is tape number four of the series.
Date: June 27, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Army Visit rehearsals: tape 6] captions transcript

[TBAAL - Army Visit rehearsals: tape 6]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Army Visit rehearsals on June 27. The video features the orchestra and choir rehearsing for their performance and features behind the scenes footage of the crew. Curtis King, TBAAL founder and president, is seen helping orchestra conductors set up the stage and introduces the orchestra. The performance was used to showcase the talents of young people in the Dallas area for a professional audience. This is tape number six of the series.
Date: June 28, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Army Visits rehearsals and speech] captions transcript

[TBAAL - Army Visits rehearsals and speech]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Army Visit rehearsals on June 27. The video features young performers dancing, singing, and reciting spoken word poetry during a performance rehearsal and features behind the scenes footage of the crew. Curtis King, TBAAL founder and president, is seen directing performers after their rehearsal. The video also features army members posing with the students and talking about how much the performance meant to them. The performance was used to showcase the talents of young people in the Dallas area for a professional audience.
Date: June 27, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Army Visits Rehearsals: tape 2] captions transcript

[TBAAL - Army Visits Rehearsals: tape 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Army Visit rehearsals on June 27. The video features young performers dancing, singing, and reciting spoken word poetry during a performance rehearsal and features behind the scenes footage of the crew. Curtis King, TBAAL founder and president, is seen directing performers through their rehearsal. The video also features an interview with service members who were invited to attend the show. The performance was used to showcase the talents of young people in the Dallas area for a professional audience. This is tape number two of the series.
Date: June 27, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Author's luncheon: Dr. C. Eve Lincoln] transcript

[TBAAL - Author's luncheon: Dr. C. Eve Lincoln]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Author's Luncheon with Dr. C. Eve Lincoln. The first part of the audio is an extended introduction to the author while the later half is Dr. Lincoln's speech.
Date: June 24, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - "Believe" concert] captions transcript

[TBAAL - "Believe" concert]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Believe" Concert held on February 22-23, 2013 as part of the PYA Series. The concert featured numerous gospel performances accompanied by an organ, drums and choir.
Date: July 2, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - "Bethune": one woman show] captions transcript

[TBAAL - "Bethune": one woman show]

Video from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded. The video is a recording of "Bethune," a one-woman show on the life of Mary McLeod Bethune ft. Esther Rolle, held from July 12 - 14, 2014 at the Burton Main Theater at 8:00 pm.
Date: July 2, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Black Thinkers: From Table to Action: Cultural Discourse: 1 of 2] captions transcript

[TBAAL - Black Thinkers: From Table to Action: Cultural Discourse: 1 of 2]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Black Thinkers: From Table to Action - Cultural Discourse" event. The event feature a roundtable discussion about the Bible while the participants eat dinner. Included amongst the speakers is featured artist John Paul Batiste. This is the first of two audios.
Date: July 2, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Black Thinkers: From Table to Action: Cultural Discourse: 2 of 2] captions transcript

[TBAAL - Black Thinkers: From Table to Action: Cultural Discourse: 2 of 2]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Black Thinkers: From Table to Action - Cultural Discourse" event. The event feature a roundtable discussion about the Bible while the participants eat dinner. Included amongst the speakers is featured artist John Paul Batiste. This is the second of two audios.
Date: July 2, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Black Women's Artist Conference] captions transcript

[TBAAL - Black Women's Artist Conference]

Video from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Black Women's Artist Conference, parts 1 - 6. The video features a panel of women talking about their experiences with dancing and performing during segregation. The panel explores how dance is connected to culture. The featured speakers are: Dr. Zelma George, Dr. Iba Jessie, Elizabeth Caplet, Dr. Pearl Primus, Dr. Glory Mann Scott, Dr. Jacqueline Bontemps, and Sonia Sanchez.
Date: June 21, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Convention Center to trolley to author's inspiration] transcript

[TBAAL - Convention Center to trolley to author's inspiration]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The first recording is a compilation of random clips of audio featuring: an interview on The Dallas Morning News with a health inspector over the food conditions within convention centers; a conversation between two radio hosts comparing the cost of public transportation around the world to those found in Dallas; Dallas City Council members arguing over the distribution of convention tickets to different local areas; a community member being interviewed by a radio host about trying to getting approval from the federal government to fund a public trolley system in Dallas; and, someone talking about how the great accommodations within the Dallas Convention Center. The second clip is of author Margaret Walker Alexander talking about the inspiration for her book to an enraptured audience.
Date: June 24, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Dallas City Council Meeting: large debate over ] captions transcript

[TBAAL - Dallas City Council Meeting: large debate over ]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a city council meeting held on September 13. The audio begins with a prayer for patience. After, the Dallas mayor suggests moving to a different chamber to accommodate for the large number of citizen speakers in the audience and waiting outside to be seated. The discussion devolves into an argument due to a large majority of council members and audience members wanting to remain seated. Once moved, guest speakers walk up one by one to give their opinions over a tax increase on the Dallas citizens for renovations to cultural institutions such as the Dallas Convention Center and stadiums.
Date: June 23, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL: Deep Kho - Kho album audio recording] transcript

[TBAAL: Deep Kho - Kho album audio recording]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is an album recording of Deep Kho Kho, a Frisco based artist and poet. "Deep" is an acronym for "Direct Explicit Erotic Passionate." The album contains sixteen clips of songs and spoken word poetry related to artist's experiences in self-love, self-expression and romance as an African-American woman. Her words speak to staying motivated to push forward in life, regardless of circumstances.
Date: June 23, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Don't be Deceived There's Still Some Good Men Left] captions transcript

[TBAAL - Don't be Deceived There's Still Some Good Men Left]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Don't be Deceived There's Still Some Good Men Left", dress performance series. The audio features numerous dance performances with audience's reactions.
Date: July 2, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - elevator music] transcript

[TBAAL - elevator music]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a random assortment of jazz and blues instrumental music.
Date: June 24, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Guests of symphony leaving] captions transcript

[TBAAL - Guests of symphony leaving]

Video from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters showing guests and performers at a symphony leaving the venue and interacting with each other on their way out.
Date: June 1, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Gwendolyn Brooks reading poetry] transcript

[TBAAL - Gwendolyn Brooks reading poetry]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is of author Gwendolyn Brooks reading poetry for an audience at Tarrant County Junior College South Campus (now Tarrant County College).
Date: June 24, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL - Hip Hop Broadway] transcript

[TBAAL - Hip Hop Broadway]

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is of a variety of pop and Broadway songs including: "Billie Jean and "Bad" by Michael Jackson; "On Broadway" by The Drifters; "There's No Business Like Show Business" from There's No Business Like Show Business; "I Hope I Get It" and "One" from A Chorus Line; and "Walk Him Up The Stairs" from Purlie; among others.
Date: June 24, 2022
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library