Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the UMOJA and Mothers for the advancement of social systems award ceremony and gala event held October 11th, 1996. The footage shows featured speaker attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. paying tribute to individuals in the justice system that have stood up against racism and discrimination.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 'Round Midnight jazz and bepop concert held on September 21st, 1996 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows the Fabulous Monk Family performing group comprised of Thelonious Monks surviving descendants playing in a small band.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the play 'Spirit Awakening' hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on October 18-19, 1996 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The VHS footage shows actress Akuyoe Graham performing the one-woman show.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during an art exhibition entitled 'Ascension' which ran from September 21, 1996 through January 10, 1997 at the James E. Kemp Gallery. The VHS footage shows a gallery walkthrough of the works of art by multiple artists. More information on individual artists can be found listed in the program.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the reception of sculptor Artis Lane's solo exhibition entitled "Emerging Spirit" held in the summer of 1996 at the Sherry Frumkin Gallery. The video footage shows the gallery space full of people chatting while mingling through the works of figurative sculpture depicting African men and women in stone, bronze, and concrete. Light jazz music can be heard in the background.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a music rehearsal for the 12th annual summer youth arts institute "Express Yourself". The footage shows elementary and middle school age children gathered for music rehearsal directed by Curtis King. The children are seen singing a rendition of America the Beautiful accompanied by a man on piano.

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 20th, 1996.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the reception of sculptor Artis Lane's solo exhibition entitled "Emerging Spirit" held in the summer of 1996 at the Sherry Frumkin Gallery. The video footage shows the gallery space full of people chatting while mingling through the works of figurative sculpture depicting African men and women in stone, bronze, and concrete. Interviews and clips of in progress work taking place in studio break up the tape. At the 30 minute time mark the tape switches to unrelated content.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the a national tap dance day showcase/ competition held May 24th, 1996. The footage shows various groups of adult and children tap dancers performing in costumes in front of a Dallas skyline mural that reads "Dallas Alley" on the top edge of the wall.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters was recorded during their 14th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 1996 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The footage shows a large 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Tramaine Hawkins. The concert serves as a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Phyllis Hyman.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Live and In Chocolate" featuring actress and comedian Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. The footage shows the comedy night held on February 11th, 1995 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Center of my Joy" concert featuring Richard Smallwood and the Smallwood singers along with Vision Choral Ensemble. The concert was held on March 16th, 1996 at the Naomi Brution Theatre. The footage shows large choirs in robes singing together with various featured female soloists singing praise and worship music.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a JBAAL membership campaign planning luncheon meeting. The footage shows volunteers sitting in a conference room of the academy speaking and brainstorming ideas. The meeting took place on April 18th, 1996.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the annual Christmas and Kwanzaa concert in partnership with Dallas public schools entitled "Struttin'" held on December 13th, 1996. The footage shows the 120-minute concert of a combined mix-gender student choir from seven Dallas high schools such as South Oak Cliff, L.G. Pinkston, H. Grady Spruce, Carter, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lincoln. The concert is divided into classical, spiritual, holiday, and gospel sections.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during rehearsals for the Summer Youth Arts Institute summer program held in June of 1995. The footage shows live performance with children wearing coordinating t-shirts acting, singing and dancing.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Rhonda Ross concert held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on November 23, 1996. The VHS footage shows the concert until the 50:00 minute mark where it switches to unrelated footage of a choir member in rehearsal.