Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 3 pm matinee show of Flatback and Collared Greens at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre on October 21st, 2000. The footage shows the stage set with a dining room and the play begins with the introduction of all the members of the family. After the introductions, the drama ensues in heated conversations around the table about morals, religion, generational differences and comedy.

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 the quilting conference "A Flowering of Their Souls: Eight African American Women Quilt Makers and Their Quilts". The footage shows compiled clips from the event including artist talks, panels, workshops and demos.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the quilting conference "A Flowering of Their Souls: Eight African American Women Quilt Makers and Their Quilts". The footage shows compiled clips from the event including artist talks, panels, workshops and demos.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "A Flowering of Their Souls: Eight African American Women Quilt Makers and Their Quilts" workshop and luncheon program held on July 21st, 2001. The VHS footage shows clips from multiple events such as the artist talks, demonstrations, luncheon, and roundtable dialogue.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Not a Day Goes By" event in 2004. This video features a theatrical performance of the play, "Not a Day Goes By," by author E. Lynn Harris live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Rockin' with Martha" hosted by Erin Parisi and the Dallas Chapter of the Charms. The jazz concert was held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on January 21st, 2006.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Rockin' with Martha" hosted by Erin Parisi and the Dallas Chapter of the Charms. The jazz concert was held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on January 21st, 2006.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writers breakfast featuring speakers James Mardis and Elisa Durrette held on January 21st, 2006. The footage shows the two authors leading a dialogue on social issues in contemporary literature.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writers breakfast featuring speakers James Mardis and Elisa Durrette held on January 21st, 2006. The footage shows the two authors leading a dialogue on social issues in contemporary literature.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon event in 2007. This video features a lunch held to recognize the wives of Dallas/Fort Worth area religious leaders for their work in supporting the Academy with guest speaker Dr. Ouida Lee. The video shows some dance performances during the lunch. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon event in 2007. This video features a lunch held to recognize the wives of Dallas/Fort Worth area religious leaders for their work in supporting the Academy with guest speaker Dr. Ouida Lee. The video shows some dance performances during the lunch. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event. The video cuts at 37:50.

Photograph of several Praise Dancers performing in costume during at the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.

Photograph of two Praise Dancers, one in the foreground and one in the back, performing in costume during the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.

Photograph of two Praise Dancers performing in costume taken at the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.

Photograph of two Praise Dancers performing in costume during at the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.

Photograph of two Praise Dancers performing in costume during the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.

Photograph of several Praise Dancers performing in costume during at the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.

Photograph of two Praise Dancers performing in costume taken at the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.

Photograph of several Praise Dancers in costume performing during the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.

Photograph of several attendees preparing plates of food at the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.

Photograph of several attendees preparing plates of food at the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.

Photograph of Jerldine Estelle, First Ladies Luncheon Chair, wearing a white wide-brimmed sun hat standing in front of a microphone and addressing the ladies attending the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.

Photograph of a single Praise Dancer in costume performing at the 7th Annual First Ladies Luncheon held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 2007.