Unedited video of a questions and answers presentation by Rahsaan Patterson before his performance at "A Night that Rocks Jazz Show," hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

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 gospel stage play "What Men Don't Tell directed by Laterras R. Whitfield held the first week of February 2005. The footage shows the performance of three men and three women as they navigate their relationships and flaws in regards God's plan.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the gospel stage play "What Men Don't Tell directed by Laterras R. Whitfield held the first week of February 2005. The footage shows the performance of three men and three women as they navigate their relationships and flaws in regards God's plan.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the dress performance theatre series of "Here Comes the Payne" starring Carl Payne on February 5th, 2010 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Payne playing different versions of himself from his life and childhood from a comedic perspective.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian AJ Jamal's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of March 5-6th, 2010. The footage shows his stand-up routine focusing on the topics of race, college, and the black male experience.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian AJ Jamal's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of March 5-6th, 2010. The footage shows his stand-up routine focusing on the topics of race, college, and the black male experience.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Hamhock Blues" concert starring blues vocalists Denise LaSalle on June 5th, 2004 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Mississippi native LaSalle performing with a small band and two other singers. The tape concludes with Curtis king giving the closing remarks to a standing ovation.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the first annual Ladies Luncheon held on April 5th, 2001. The lunch was held to recognize the wives of Dallas/Fort Worth area religious leaders for their work in supporting the Academy. The footage shows import figures Jeraldine Estelle, Alice Debase, Ernestine Abernathy, Ruth Anderson, Nanette Booker, Ruby Hawthorne, Helen Martin, Julia Parhams, and Eva Washington.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Hamhock Blues" concert starring blues vocalists Denise LaSalle on June 5th, 2004 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Mississippi native LaSalle performing with a small band and two other singers.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their What Men Won't Tell event in 2005. This video features a theatrical performance of the production, "What Men Won't Tell," live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the performance.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their What Men Won't Tell event in 2005. This video features a theatrical performance of the production, "What Men Won't Tell," live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the performance.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the final of a poetry and jazz performance event on May 5th, 2005 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre. The footage shows various poets performing original poetry on various topics such as love, strife, mental health, and memories. The audience is tasked with voting with their favorite at the beginning of the tape. Poets include A. J. Houston, Keith Ferguson, Black Paige, Lezlie Anthony, Alecia Ransom, and one other.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the final of a poetry and jazz performance event on May 5th, 2005 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows various poets performing original poetry on various topics such as love, strife, mental health, and memories. Poets include A. J. Houston, Keith Ferguson, Black Paige, Lezlie Anthony, Alecia Ransom, and one other.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their An Evening with Donnie Ray Albert event in 2008. This video features a performance by opera artist Donnie Ray Albert live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Poets N' Jazz #2" featuring the first set of poets including Thomas Mosley, Delissa Lockett, Dana G., Reil, A+ Plus, and Stacey Bledsoe December 5-6th, 2008 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows the first act of poets followed by an intermission played by a small four-person jazz band. The tape begins with Thomas Mosley and ends with the first act after the intermission A. J. Houston.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Poets N' Jazz #2" featuring the second set of poets including Randall Jones, Ms. Ironic, GF Solider, and Lady B Smoove on December 5-6th, 2008 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The tape begins abruptly with Randall Jones and ends with Lady B Smoove.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the dress performance theatre series of "Here Comes the Payne" starring Carl Payne on February 5th, 2010 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Payne playing different versions of himself from his life and childhood from a comedic perspective.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the dress performance theatre series of "Here Comes the Payne" starring Carl Payne on February 5th, 2010 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Payne playing different versions of himself from his life and childhood from a comedic perspective.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writer's breakfast stereotypes series moderated by Dr. Alvia Wardlaw held on May 5th, 2012. The topic of the dialogue focuses on images of African American life and culture in the visual arts.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writer's breakfast stereotypes series "Crossing the Line: African American Actors Portraying Stereotypical Roles in American, Theatre, Film and Television" held on May 5th, 2012. The footage shows actor Lou Myers leading the discussion. The main topic centers on: are stereotypes being exploited, promoted and perpetuated by African Americans for profit in the film industry.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writer's breakfast stereotypes series "Crossing the Line: African American Actors Portraying Stereotypical Roles in American, Theatre, Film and Television" held on May 5th, 2012. The footage shows actor Lou Myers leading the discussion. The main topic centers on: are stereotypes being exploited, promoted and perpetuated by African Americans for profit in the film industry.

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.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Listen to Your Woman" event in 2001. This video features a theatrical performance of the play, "Listen to Your Woman," written by Michael Matthews. Performed live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. The video begins at a different event, changes to the performance, then at cuts at 32:43 to a religious sermon.