Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters presenting the film "Documentary #1." The video alternates between two anchors explaining the history of the JBBAL and various people reciting spoken word poetry on a blue background while singing and dancing.

Video from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Black Women's Artist Conference, parts 1 - 6. The video features a panel of women talking about their experiences with dancing and performing during segregation. The panel explores how dance is connected to culture. The featured speakers are: Dr. Zelma George, Dr. Iba Jessie, Elizabeth Caplet, Dr. Pearl Primus, Dr. Glory Mann Scott, Dr. Jacqueline Bontemps, and Sonia Sanchez.

Video of practice footage and set and costume design preparation for the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) Summer Youth Arts Institute on June 16, 2016.

Video of practice footage from the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) Summer Youth Arts Institute on June 20, 2016.

Video of practice footage from the Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) Summer Youth Arts Institute on June 20, 2016.

Digital flyer for the Playwright's Spotlight event hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in 2016. The main portion of the flyer reads, "The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Season 39 [--] THE PLAYWRIGHT'S SPOTLIGHT FREEDOM RIDER [...] PLAY BY DRAMA DESK AWARD WINNER J.e. FRANKLIN." Date, time, and location information has also been included.

Photograph of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters' Playwright's Spotlight event, which featured a performance of the play, "Freedom Rider," by J. E. Franklin. This image is a still taken from the video recording of the event. Four individuals can be seen sitting on stools on a small stage. They are looking down at music stands in front of them. One woman on the right side of the group appears to be speaking. The heads of audience members can be seen in the foreground at the bottom of the photograph, facing away from the camera.

Photograph of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters' Playwright's Spotlight event, which featured a performance of the play, "Freedom Rider," by J. E. Franklin. This image is a still taken from the video recording of the event. Four individuals can be seen sitting on stools on a small stage, facing to the left of the camera. They are looking down at music stands in front of them.

Photograph of J. E. Franklin (right) at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters' Playwright Spotlight event, which featured a performance of her play, "Freedom Rider." This image is a still taken from the video recording of the event. Franklin can be seen sitting on the right side of the photograph, holding a microphone with both hands. Her eyes are closed and she is smiling. Curtis King (left) and another man (center) are sitting next to Franklin, looking over at her. The man in the center is also smiling.

Video recording of a reading of J.E. Franklin's "Freedom Rider," performed at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters as part of their 39th season.

Video recording of a reading of J.E. Franklin's "Freedom Rider," performed at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters as part of their 39th season.

Video recording of a reading of J.E. Franklin's "Freedom Rider" and after-show Q&A, held at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters as part of their 39th season.

Digital flyer for Jazz Weekend in Dallas 2015, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The main portion of the flyer reads, "JAZZ WEEKEND IN DALLAS A NIGHT THAT ROCKS FEATURING NAJEE AND JEFF LORBER [--] Hosted by TBAAL Board of Directors [--] Supported by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Dallas Alumnae Chapter." Date, time, location, and ticket information has been included, along with information on a "Jazz Appreciation Educational Workshop."

Photograph of Jeff Lorber (left) performing with Will Kennedy (center) and Jimmy Haslip (right) during The Black Academy of Arts and Letters' 2015 Jazz Weekend in Dallas. This image is a still taken from the video recording of the event. Lorber can be seen on stage on the left side of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. He is playing the keyboard. Kennedy is playing drums, and Haslip is playing bass guitar. They are both looking over at Lorber.

Photograph of Najee performing during The Black Academy of Arts and Letters' 2015 Jazz Weekend in Dallas. This image is a still taken from the video recording of the event. Najee can be seen in the center of the photograph, playing saxophone among the audience. His eyes are closed. Members of the audience can be seen sitting in chairs around him with their backs turned to the camera. The stage can be seen in the background.

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 lined up on stage with Curtis King giving closing remarks.

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 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 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 "Poetry N' Jazz #1" featuring spoken word artists Gino Morrow and Sharon Smith Knight over the weekend of January 20-21st, 2012 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage show Curtis King giving opening remarks followed by Morrow. Morrow leaves the stage at the 58:15 minute mark. Sharon Knight begins her set at the 59:45 minute mark.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Roundtable Writer's Breakfast on "Black Pain" with Terrie M. Williams held on January 21st, 2012. The footage shows the opening remarks and introduction given by Curtis King followed by Williams opening the dialogue on the topic of inherited pain, trauma, and behavior.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Roundtable Writer's Breakfast on "Black Pain" with Terrie M. Williams held on January 21st, 2012. The footage shows Williams interacting with the audience through comedic exchanges and anecdotes on the topics of inherited pain, trauma, and behavior.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Roundtable Writer's Breakfast on "Black Pain" with Terrie M. Williams held on January 21st, 2012. The footage shows the opening remarks and introduction given by Curtis King followed by Williams opening the dialogue on the topic of inherited pain, trauma, and behavior.