Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 73rd annual National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts (NASDA) conference held in Dallas through the Black Academy on March 11th-15th, 2009. The conference hosts students from more than 30 African American college and university theatre programs to perform, compete and meet industry professionals. The footage shows a group of actors/ students putting on a dramatic play with religious undertones.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Voices of Poetry #2" held on October 9th, 2009 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The event has a lineup of 12 African American poets with this tape beginning with Deep Coco and ending with Black Page. At the end of the tape, all poets come back on stage as a group.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a taping session of a "Filmfeast" held on November 21st, 2009 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre featuring director Warrington Hudlin. The footage features a live Q&A discussion with the director where he takes questions from the audience while going into detail about his early life and career. The tape also features content before and beginning at the 19:28 minute mark of the AIDS Life Walk.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a student performance including orchestra and a jazz band. The footage shows the music organizations followed by an awards section with honorees wearing formal attire including sashes and tiaras.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 73rd annual National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts (NASDA) conference held in Dallas through the Black Academy on March 11th-15th, 2009. The conference hosts students from more than 30 African American college and university theatre programs to perform, compete and meet industry professionals. The footage shows an award ceremony with a group of women handing out trophies from a table at the front of the room.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writers breakfast featuring arts writer Donald Bogles "From Back Doors to the Silver Screen" held on May 16th, 2009. The footage shows Bogles seated at the head of a large table with Curtis King leading a discussion on the status of African Americans in film, television and theatre using example of stereotypes and acclaimed performances as talking points.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Dance Festival event in 2009. This video features dance performances celebrating the 5th Annual "Rhythm and Soul of A People" by Happy Nia Dance Theatre. The video also features dance soloist Christie Sullivan live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event. The video cuts at 9:40 to a loading screen.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their TBAAL Summer Arts events in 2009. This video features behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals with members of TBAAL during the 25th Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute in preparation for TBAAL's production, "Hallelujah Gospel: The Musical," live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video features discussions with special guest artists.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 73rd annual National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts (NASDA) conference held in Dallas through the Black Academy on March 11th-15th, 2009. The conference hosts students from more than 30 African American college and university theatre programs to perform, compete and meet industry professionals. The Mini DVD footage shows a group of actors/ students putting on a dramatic play.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a Comedy Night at Muse featuring Damon Williams stand-up routine "Let the Good Times Roll" in December of 2009. The Mini DVD footage shows Damon Williams performing until the end of his set which concludes at the 35:14 time mark. The tape switches to unrelated footage.

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.

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.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Pioneers" Movie that was released in 2009. This video is the DVD version of the film that highlights influential actors and artists like Della Reese, Ruby Dee, and Louis Gossett, Jr. This video is Part 1 of 2 for the film.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Hallelujah Gospel" event in 2009. This video features a youth performance of "Hallelujah Gospel: The Musical," produced by TBAAL for the 25th Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. The video begins with a blank screen.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a taping session of a "Filmfeast" weekend featuring director Warrington Hudlin. The footage features a live Q&A discussion with the director where he takes questions from the audience while going into detail about his early life and career.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the play "Incognito," performed on March 13-14th, 2009 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage features a court case scene with a Black woman on trial represented by a female lawyer. The play centers on America's views and prejudices against Black women.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their TBAAL Summer Arts events in 2009. This video features behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals with members of TBAAL during the 25th Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute in preparation for TBAAL's production, "Hallelujah Gospel: The Musical," live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their TBAAL Summer Arts events in 2009. This video features behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals with members of TBAAL during the 25th Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute in preparation for TBAAL's production, "Hallelujah Gospel: The Musical," live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. The video's audio cuts at 18:37.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their TBAAL Summer Arts events in 2009. This video features behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals with members of TBAAL during the 25th Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute in preparation for TBAAL's production, "Hallelujah Gospel: The Musical," live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. The video's audio is cut out until 36:27.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Hallelujah Gospel" event in 2009. This video features a youth performance of "Hallelujah Gospel: The Musical," produced by TBAAL for the 25th Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is part 2 of 2 of their 1pm performance. The video cuts at 28:07.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Heart of Jazz event in 2009. This video features jazz performances by recording artist Lalah Hathaway live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 2 of 2 of Hathaway's performance. The video cuts at 44:39.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their TBAAL Concert event in 2009. This video features various performances live on stage at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center for the 26th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert. This video shows featured performers, like Fantasia Barrino, vocalists, speakers, dancers, and musicians. The video pixelates at end.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a student performance including orchestra and a jazz band behind blue and white band shells. The footage shows the musicians followed by behind the scenes footage of individuals wearing formal attire including sashes, tiaras, gloves and large dresses.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Children's Chorus and Youth String Orchestra's Spring Concert event in 2009. This video features youth performances that include vocal and string instruments with the Townview Choir and String Orchestra. The video begins with a title screen.