Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Gospel Night: A Live Recording" featuring Israel Houghton, Ann Nesby, and Ruben Studdard. The footage shows behind the scenes rehearsal before the show, interviews with choir members, and close-up shots of soloists from both on stage and in the audience.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Gospel Night: A Live Recording" featuring Israel Houghton, Ann Nesby, and Ruben Studdard. The footage shows behind the scenes rehearsal before the show, interviews with choir members, and close-up shots of soloists from both on stage and in the audience.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writers breakfast entitled "Sisters: An Open Dialogue Between Light and Dark Skin African Americans" held on May 22nd, 2010. The footage shows a dialogue that focuses on a multigenerational overview of the issues of colorism in race, gender, and media for black women.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writers breakfast entitled "Sisters: An Open Dialogue Between Light and Dark Skin African Americans" held on May 22nd, 2010. The footage shows the collective group talking about solutions to the challenges women have faced due to colorism and the lack of traditional rights of passage for racial identity. The dialogue focuses on a multigenerational overview of the issues of colorism in race, gender, and media for black women.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian Funnylady Sonya D.'s live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater in the summer of 2010. The footage shows the beginning of her stand-up routine focusing on the topics of recovery, being a childless single woman in her 40s, motivational speaking, and her education.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 2010 annual 24-Hour Film Feast in memory of actress Esther Rolle. The footage was shot during actor Antonio Fargas' dialogue on Rolle's pivotal work in American film and television held on Saturday, February 13th, 2010. The tape fades to black and then picks up with unrelated content around the 1:15:00 minute mark.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Comedy Night at the Muse event in 2010. This video features a performance by comedian Cocoa Brown live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

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.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Jazz At the Muse event in 2010. This video features various performances by artist Xavier Jackson live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The video cuts at 1:54:12 to a news segment.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their All the Queen's Men, starring Annie Adair event in 2010. This video features a theatrical performance of "All the Queen's Men," which was written and performed by Annie Adair, directed by Akin Babatunde live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The video cuts at 1:20:14 to a news segment.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 18th Annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert event in 2010. This video features various holiday performances by youth and adults to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. The video cuts at 1:17:29 to a news segment.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Dallas Sings evening concert event featuring Michelle Magee and Andera Wallace. The concert was held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on September 24th, 2010. The footage shows a small stage under a brick archway with a small band and three microphones set up. Michelle Magee sings first followed by a 15-minute intermission.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during TBAALs 34th season 24-Hour Filmfeast featuring director Melvin Van Peebles. 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 recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Summer Youth Arts Institute event in 2010. This video features a youth performance of "Michael the Musical," produced by TBAAL that showcases the legacy of pop icon Michael Jackson. The performance was held live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 74th Annual NADSA Reception event in 2010. This video features a reception and awards ceremony with various guest speakers and presenters. The video cuts at 1:37:12, later to a news segment.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Della Reese Tribute event in 2010. This video features various performances and commemorative speeches for recording artist, writer, and entertainer Della Reese live on stage at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This video shows the red carpet interviews featuring actress Jenifer Lewis.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Della Reese Tribute event in 2010. This video features various performances and commemorative speeches for recording artist, writer, and entertainer Della Reese live on stage at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This video shows Reese receive roses and her performance.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Comedy Night at the Muse event in 2010. This video features a performance by comedian Lady MoZan live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre with opening acts by comedians TomCat, Denzel Snipes, Anastasia, and Q. The video cuts at 1:27:23 to a news segment.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Comedy at the Muse event in 2010. This video features a performance by comedienne B-Phlat live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 2 of 2 of B-Phlat's performance. The video cuts at 43:22.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Texans with Character: Curtis King, Channel 11 News story. This video features TBAAL founder and president Curtis King being interviewed by Channel 11 News for their Texans with Character segment. He explains the importance of the institution for the youth.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Poets N' Jazz Number 2 event in 2010. This video features poetry performances by various poets including Deep Koko, Richelle Scott, and Viki Blocker accompanied by jazz music. The video cuts at 1:57:34.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Della Reese Tribute event in 2010. This video features various performances and commemorative speeches for recording artist, writer, and entertainer Della Reese live on stage at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The video's audio is distorted at points.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Della Reese Tribute event in 2010. This video features various performances and commemorative speeches for recording artist, writer, and entertainer Della Reese live on stage at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This video shows the red carpet, a pre-show reception, and start of event featuring Congresswoman Maxine Waters.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Roundtable Writer's Breakfast: Race Series 1 of 4: Race Politics and the Consequences of the 13th Amendment event in 2011. This video features discussion between prominent TBAAL members with columnist Jim Schutze about race and identity in society.