Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the art exhibition during "My Cup Runneth Over" event in July of 2004. The VHS footage shows video of the sculptural and metalwork artwork of artist Banks B. Banks showcased throughout the James E. Kemp Gallery.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 1982 gala production of "Hallelujah! Rites of Rhythm" featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theatre Company on August 8th, 1982. The U-Matic footage shows large groups of interpretive dancers performing dressed in flowing white costumes on a large stage.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 22nd Youth Arts Institute Djaamana Deen event 2006. This video features a performance of TBAAL's summer institute production, "Djaamana' Deen" live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the master class performance for the 2012 summer arts intensive education training program held over the weekend of July 20-21st. The footage shows a group of children of varying ages performing on a low stage for an audience seated in chairs in a conference room of the black academy.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the master class performance for the 2012 summer arts intensive education training program held over the weekend of July 20-21st. The footage shows a group of children of varying ages finishing a performance with a women in a blue dressing singing a solo to wrap the performance. The tape switches to unrelated content with distorted audio at the 4:05 minute mark.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their '81 gala production awards banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas Texas on July 18th, 1981. The DVD footage shows the Medal of Merit ceremony featuring speaker Olivia Cole. Tape 1 of 2.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their '81 gala production awards banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas Texas on July 18th, 1981. The DVD footage shows the Medal of Merit ceremony featuring speaker Olivia Cole. Tape 2 of 2.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded by GrimCo productions to be aired on television to advertise the 5th annual "Symphony in Black" held July 15th, 1983. The footage includes three PSAs 10, 20, and 30 seconds in length each divided by a 10-second count down. The 30-second clip includes the names of the featured conductor and tenor.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during broadcast PSAs for the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters from July 1983. The footage was produced by Grimco productions and focuses on the annual Symphony in Black partnership with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra summer gala to be held July 15th. The tape only incudes one PSA ending at the :45 second mark.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded in association for the 7th annual Symphony in Black held in July of 1985. The DVD footage features multiple public service announcements to be broadcast on television about date, time, location and ticket information produced in partnership with GrimCo productions.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a performance of "Black Folks Don't Need NO Shrinks" at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on March 30th, 2001. The Betacam footage shows the performance which takes place on three alternating stages of a play touching on the many facets of black culture that drive African Americans to seek therapy along with the many cultural hang ups of asking for help as a minority group.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during JBAALs Black Women's Conference held in May of 1981. The footage features a KERA documentary feature aired in honor of Juneteenth of the conference in June of 1981. The U-matic shows clips from the conference included highlighted speakers and performances.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a CNN televised news broadcast featuring an interview with Curtis King on July 18th, 1981. The Betacam footage shows various journalists, political commentators, and meteorologists from LA and Chicago.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the master class performance for the 2012 summer arts intensive education training program held over the weekend of July 20-21st. The footage shows a group of children of varying ages performing on a low stage for an audience seated in chairs in a conference room of the black academy. The performers all wear matching t-shirts with the logo for The Lion King musical.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the master class performance for the 2012 summer arts intensive education training program held over the weekend of July 20-21st. The footage shows a group of children of varying ages performing on a low stage for an audience seated in chairs in a conference room of the black academy. The performers all wear matching t-shirts with the logo for The Lion King musical.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during an event related to the premiere of "Bethune" in July of 1991. The footage features Curtis King speaking on his experiences in writing and directing the film.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the master class performance for the 2012 summer arts intensive education training program held over the weekend of July 20-21st. The footage shows a group of children of varying ages lined up on stage with Curtis King giving closing remarks.

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Symphony in Black" concert held on Saturday, July, 14th, 1990. The concert features the music of Black composers performed by the Houston Scott Joplin Orchestra and the First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park male choir. The footage features the final song entitled Free at Last written by Lena McLin.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian Cody "Zooman" Millers' live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of July 13-14th, 2012. The footage shows his stand-up routine focusing on the topics of music, social life, and the black male experience.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian Cody "Zooman" Millers' live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of July 13-14th, 2012. The footage shows his stand-up routine focusing on the topics of music, social life, and the black male experience.

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the planning stage of the University of Buffalo's collaboration with Eager Artists' "Living Room Project". The footage shows interviews with leadership on the planning, concept, and logistics of the endeavor mixed with clips of African American performers during rehearsals.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a live performance of Bethune in July of 1991. The footage shows Esther Rolle performing her character in the one woman show "Bethune". Rolle appears at a podium in front of the main stage wearing a costume, wig, and glasses portraying her as the older black woman Mary Jane McLeod Bethune.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a live performance of Bethune in July of 1991. The footage shows Esther Rolle performing her character in the one woman show "Bethune". Rolle appears at a podium in front of the main stage wearing a costume, wig, and glasses portraying her as the older black woman Mary McLeod Bethune.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a live performance of Bethune in July of 1991. The footage shows Esther Rolle performing her character in the one woman show "Bethune". Rolle appears at a podium in front of the main stage wearing a costume, wig, and glasses portraying her as the older black woman Mary McLeod Bethune.