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[Diane Ragsdale political march and JBAAL awards luncheon] captions transcript

[Diane Ragsdale political march and JBAAL awards luncheon]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a political march in honor of Diane Ragsdale running for Mayor of Dallas followed by a black-tie awards luncheon. The footage shows protestors and marchers walking holding signs on the topics of racism, LGBTQIA+ rights, and police brutality. The footage covering the luncheon shows a large space set with banquet tables and various well-dressed individuals giving speeches at a center podium.
Date: July 16, 1988
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Comedy Night at the Muse Featuring Drew Fraser Tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

[Comedy Night at the Muse Featuring Drew Fraser Tape 2 of 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian Drew Fraser's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater on April 16th, 2011. Fraser's special centers on the topic of race, inflation, becoming a new dad, travel, and politics.
Date: April 16, 2011
Creator: Fraser, Drew
System: The UNT Digital Library
[22nd Annual Summer Musical Reception] captions transcript

[22nd Annual Summer Musical Reception]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 22nd annual summer musical reception for "Djaamana' Deen" event in 2006. The video shows a crowded lobby with individuals and families scattered around talking or being served in line beverages and snacks. The volunteers appear wearing black shirts with the musical poster printed on the front. People can be seen hugging and many hold bouquets of flowers.
Date: July 16, 2006
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

[17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" tape 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" live concert event held at the Meyerson Symphony center on January 16th, 2000. The footage shows a large choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalists Albertina Walker and Karen Clark-Sheard.
Date: January 16, 2000
Creator: King, Curtis
System: The UNT Digital Library
[2016 Budding Rose concert, 3] captions transcript

[2016 Budding Rose concert, 3]

Unedited raw footage of the 2016 Budding Rose concert at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: April 16, 2016
Creator: Latte Media Group
System: The UNT Digital Library
[2016 Budding Rose concert, 4] captions transcript

[2016 Budding Rose concert, 4]

Unedited raw footage of the 2016 Budding Rose concert at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: April 16, 2016
Creator: Latte Media Group
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Diane Ragsdale political march and JBAAL awards luncheon, 2] captions transcript

[Diane Ragsdale political march and JBAAL awards luncheon, 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a political march in honor of Diane Ragsdale running for Mayor of Dallas followed by a black-tie awards luncheon. The footage shows protestors and marchers walking holding signs on the topics of racism, LGBTQIA+ rights, and police brutality. The footage covering the luncheon shows a large space set with banquet tables and various well-dressed individuals giving speeches at a center podium.
Date: July 16, 1988
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Roundtable Writer's Breakfast: "From Back Doors to the Silver Screen"] captions transcript

[Roundtable Writer's Breakfast: "From Back Doors to the Silver Screen"]

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.
Date: May 16, 2009
Creator: King, Curtis & Bogles, Donald
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Civil rights montage film shown at the 22nd Black Music and the Civil Rights concert] captions transcript

[Civil rights montage film shown at the 22nd Black Music and the Civil Rights concert]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters shown at the 22nd annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held on January 16th, 2005. The VHS footage is compiled in a montage style showing black and white footage from the civil rights era in America featuring Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. The clips show police brutality, speeches, gatherings and protests.
Date: January 16, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
["There's A Brown Girl in the Ring", Part 1 of 2] captions transcript

["There's A Brown Girl in the Ring", Part 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "There's A Brown Girl in the Ring" event in 2002. This video features a theatrical performance of the play, "There's A Brown Girl in the Ring," by Beah Richards and performed live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event. The video cuts at 1:02:39 to a news broadcast.
Date: November 16, 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[24-Hour Film Feast: Cicely Tyson / Antonio Fargas, tape 3 of 3] captions transcript

[24-Hour Film Feast: Cicely Tyson / Antonio Fargas, tape 3 of 3]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 24-Hour Film Feast of 2001 featuring Cicely Tyson and Antonio Fargas. The VHS footage shows Fargas holding a dialogue and speaking to an audience at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on November 16th, 2001.
Date: November 16, 2001
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Bonita and Billie: Based on the Life of Billie Holiday] captions transcript

[Bonita and Billie: Based on the Life of Billie Holiday]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Bonita and Billie: Based on the Life of Billie Holiday event in 2010. This video is part of TBAAL's Dress Performance Theatre Series and starred Bonita Brisker, live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre, celebrating the life and legacy of jazz icon Billie Holiday.
Date: 2010-04-16/2010-04-17
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL Concert] captions transcript

[TBAAL Concert]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their TBAAL Concert event in 2007. This video features a gospel choral performance live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video begins with a brief introduction by founder and president Curtis King.
Date: June 16, 2007
Creator: unknown
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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[The Christmas Gift, Part 2 of 2] captions transcript

[The Christmas Gift, Part 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their The Christmas Gift event in 2005. This video features a concert and comedy show with comedians Wyman Tisdale and AJ Jamal live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event.
Date: December 16, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Heart of Soul: Oleta Adams, Part 2 of 2] captions transcript

[Heart of Soul: Oleta Adams, Part 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Heart of Soul event in 2008. This video features a concert performance by artist Oleta Adams live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. The video briefly begins pixelated.
Date: February 16, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Summer youth arts 2001 production: "They Keep Coming"] captions transcript

[Summer youth arts 2001 production: "They Keep Coming"]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 2001 summer youth arts institute production "They Keep Coming". The performance was held on June 16, 2001. The footage shows a room with a low stage and the audience seated in folding chairs. The children perform in varying size groups by dancing and singing. Curtis King speaks at multiple points in the performance.
Date: June 16, 2001
Creator: Zeno, Keenan & Mitchell, Jerry
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Comedy Night at the Muse Featuring Drew Fraser Tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

[Comedy Night at the Muse Featuring Drew Fraser Tape 1 of 2]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian Drew Fraser's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater on April 16th, 2011. Fraser's special centers on the topic of inflation and how becoming a new dad is about realizing all the things that are different from when he was a kid.
Date: April 16, 2011
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TBAAL Number 2: Interviews with Students and Interns] captions transcript

[TBAAL Number 2: Interviews with Students and Interns]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their TBAAL Number 2: Interviews with Students and Interns in 2007. This video features various interviews with TBAAL interns and students talking about their experiences.
Date: June 16, 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Day 5 highlights] captions transcript

[Day 5 highlights]

Video of practice footage from the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) Summer Youth Arts Institute on June 10, 2016.
Date: June 16, 2016
Creator: Latte Media Group
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Day 7 highlights, version 2] captions transcript

[Day 7 highlights, version 2]

Video of practice footage from the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) Summer Youth Arts Institute on June 14, 2016.
Date: June 16, 2016
Creator: Latte Media Group
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Day 7 highlights, version 1] captions transcript

[Day 7 highlights, version 1]

Video of practice footage from the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) Summer Youth Arts Institute on June 14, 2016.
Date: June 16, 2016
Creator: Latte Media Group
System: The UNT Digital Library
[2016 Budding Rose concert, 1] captions transcript

[2016 Budding Rose concert, 1]

Unedited raw footage of the 2016 Budding Rose concert at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: April 16, 2016
Creator: Latte Media Group
System: The UNT Digital Library
[2016 Budding Rose concert, 2] captions transcript

[2016 Budding Rose concert, 2]

Unedited raw footage of the 2016 Budding Rose concert at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: April 16, 2016
Creator: Latte Media Group
System: The UNT Digital Library