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[JBAAL "Black Living Legends: Legends Never Die" documentary] captions transcript

[JBAAL "Black Living Legends: Legends Never Die" documentary]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded in association with JBAALs "Black Living Legends: Legends Never Die" photography exhibition and ceremony recorded for the February event. The U-Matic footage features a documentary style slideshow of both color and black and white photos of important black figures to be featured that year.
Date: February 1987
Creator: GrimCo Productions
System: The UNT Digital Library
[T.W Brown read-in with children and other black women authors] captions transcript

[T.W Brown read-in with children and other black women authors]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a library event with author T.W. Brown in February of 1989. The footage shows children seated in a library listening as she reads from a book in her hands. The event includes two other black women authors.
Date: February 1989
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Televised Celebration with host Eddie Murphy] captions transcript

[Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Televised Celebration with host Eddie Murphy]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a televised celebration event hosted by Eddie Murphy Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th anniversary. The footage shows various celebrities speaking and performing on a stage in front of a large audience broken up with clips of Sammy Davis Jr. throughout his career.
Date: February 4, 1990
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Tell Pharaoh" By Loften Mitchell] captions transcript

["Tell Pharaoh" By Loften Mitchell]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during rehearsals for the academies of production of Loften Mitchells "Tell Pharaoh" in February of 1991. The footage shows performers dancing, singing, and acting on stage in costumes across stage.
Date: February 2, 1991
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Black "Living Legends" 1992 performers at the tribute ceremony] captions transcript

[Black "Living Legends" 1992 performers at the tribute ceremony]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1991/1992 "Dallas' Black Living Legends" award ceremony. The footage shows a small choral ground performing during the opening of the formal tribute ceremony held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre.
Date: February 21, 1992
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Black "Living Legends" 1992 raw footage] captions transcript

[Black "Living Legends" 1992 raw footage]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1991/1992 "Dallas' Black Living Legends" award ceremony. Living Legends is an exhibition project started in 1987 by JBAAL to photograph and honor black historical figures of Dallas. Awarded across twenty-one categories ranging from the arts, sciences law, politics, religion, and technology. The footage shows a choral performance followed by each awarded person standing to be recognized with their name and a brief description of their work in their field.
Date: February 21, 1992
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dallas black living legends 1992/1993 awards ceremony and presentation] captions transcript

[Dallas black living legends 1992/1993 awards ceremony and presentation]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1992 "Dallas' Black Living Legends" award ceremony. Living Legends is an exhibition project started in 1987 by JBAAL to photograph and honor black historical figures of Dallas. Awarded across twenty-one categories ranging from the arts, sciences law, politics, religion, and technology. The video begins with the performance by a choir followed by a reverend speaker who concludes at the 24:00 minute mark. The next speaker roll calls the names from 1987 and 1991 and concludes with 1992s' honorees.
Date: February 21, 1992
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
["The Clark Sisters" gospel concert, tape 1] captions transcript

["The Clark Sisters" gospel concert, tape 1]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the performance of the Clark Sisters on February 21st, 1993 at the Naomi Bruton Theatre. The concert features the Grammy award winning gospel trio accompanied by a 200-voice choir.
Date: February 21, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
["The Clark Sisters" gospel concert, tape 2] captions transcript

["The Clark Sisters" gospel concert, tape 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the performance of the Clark Sisters on February 21st, 1993 at the Naomi Bruton Theatre. The concert features the Grammy award winning gospel trio accompanied by a 200-voice choir.
Date: February 21, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Clark Sister" gospel concert live performance] captions transcript

["Clark Sister" gospel concert live performance]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Clark Sister" live gospel performance held on February 28th, 1993. The footage shows the Grammy Award winning trio of women singing along with a large choir set on risers behind them.
Date: February 28, 1993
Creator: Clark Sister
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Toussaint: Angel Warrior of Haiti" theatrical performance] captions transcript

["Toussaint: Angel Warrior of Haiti" theatrical performance]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the performance of "Toussaint: Angel of Warrior of Haiti" held over the weekend of February 18th-20th, 1994. The footage show two black male actors in costume performing on a stage with a backdrop flat of a stone building.
Date: February 1994
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[12th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" spot commercial] captions transcript

[12th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" spot commercial]

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a short spot clip recorded for the 12th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" to be held Friday, February 17th, 1995. The footage shows clips of the featured singers including Billy Preston, Jennifer Holiday, and Esther Rolle with a voice narration explaining the venue and how to purchase tickets.
Date: February 6, 1995
Creator: Bolton Curely Media Services
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" held in Washington, D. C. spot commercial] captions transcript

["Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" held in Washington, D. C. spot commercial]

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a short spot clip recorded for the annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" to be held at Howard University on March 4th, 1995. The footage shows clips of the featured singers including Billy Preston, Jennifer Holiday, and Lola Falana with a voice narration explaining the venue and how to purchase tickets.
Date: February 13, 1995
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[12th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" live performance] captions transcript

[12th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" live performance]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 12th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" held at the Meyerson Symphony Center Friday February 17th, 1995. The footage shows a large 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalists Billy Preston, Jennifer Holiday, and Esther Rolle.
Date: February 17, 1995
Creator: EVS Video Productions
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Live and In Chocolate" an evening with Phyllis Yvonne Stickney] captions transcript

["Live and In Chocolate" an evening with Phyllis Yvonne Stickney]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Live and In Chocolate" featuring actress and comedian Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. The footage shows the comedy night held on February 11th, 1995 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre.
Date: February 11, 1996
Creator: Stickney, Phyllis Yvonne
System: The UNT Digital Library
[A. Peter Bailey writers showcase lecture video] captions transcript

[A. Peter Bailey writers showcase lecture video]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 20th anniversary season of a writers showcase lecture held on February 8th, 1997. The footage shows the featured speaker A. Peter Bailey. Bailey speaks about his personal experience with Malcolm X and as an activist writer.
Date: February 8, 1997
Creator: Bailey, A. Peter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Seraphim dance theatre performance video] captions transcript

[Seraphim dance theatre performance video]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded the Seraphim Dance Theatre company's performance of "River Niger" held on February 8th, 1997. The footage shows a dance studio set up with folding chairs around a central area where dancers perform various contemporary dance sets to music.
Date: February 8, 1997
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[AMC's "Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood" documentary] captions transcript

[AMC's "Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood" documentary]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during AMC's Black History Month celebration in February 1998. The footage covers the documentary "Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood". The documentary analyzes the history of black actors and perceptions in Hollywood in the 20th century.
Date: February 1998
Creator: American Movie Classics
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
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Spirit in the Wind" starring Nick LaTour] captions transcript

["Spirit in the Wind" starring Nick LaTour]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Spirit in the Wind" live performance on February 5th, 2000 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows one-man star Nick LaTour telling the story of his 50-year career in show business as an actor, singer and storyteller.
Date: February 5, 2000
Creator: King, Curtis & LaTour, Nick
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Marlena Small and the Hallelujah Singers live performance] captions transcript

[Marlena Small and the Hallelujah Singers live performance]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the concert of Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers held the weekend of February 11-13th, 2000 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows the vocal group singing gospel, jazz, blues, and work ballads in celebration of South Carolina African-American and West African culture.
Date: February 12, 2000
Creator: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Marlena Small and the Hallelujah Singers live performance on VHS] captions transcript

[Marlena Small and the Hallelujah Singers live performance on VHS]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the concert of Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers held the weekend of February 11-13th, 2000 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows the vocal group singing gospel, jazz, blues, and work ballads in celebration of South Carolina African-American and West African culture.
Date: February 12, 2000
Creator: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Secret Lover" live performance tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

["Secret Lover" live performance tape 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the National Touring Companies production of "Secret Lover" held between February 8-13th, 2000 at the Naomi Bruton Theatre. The footage shows a drama about the conflict between a husband betrayed by his wife who is having an affair with a secret lover whose mission is to sabotage their marriage.
Date: February 13, 2000
Creator: National Touring Company
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Secret Lover" live performance tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

["Secret Lover" live performance tape 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the National Touring Companies production of "Secret Lover" held between February 8-13th, 2000 at the Naomi Bruton Theatre. The footage begins at the 10:52 time mark and shows a drama about the conflict between a husband betrayed by his wife who is having an affair with a secret lover whose mission is to sabotage their marriage.
Date: February 13, 2000
Creator: National Touring Company
System: The UNT Digital Library