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Dallas/Fort Worth Black Living Legends
1,636
Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert
658
Dallas/Fort Worth Black Living Legends, 1991
324
Dallas/Fort Worth Black Living Legends, 1992
305
Dallas/Fort Worth Black Living Legends, 1994
283
Dallas/Fort Worth Black Living Legends, 1995
257
Dallas/Fort Worth Black Living Legends, 1996
206
DART and KHVN Heaven 97]
160
Dallas/Fort Worth Black Living Legends, 1990
153
An Evening with the Ambassadors of Africa and the Caribbean
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[8th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert", tape 1 of 6]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the eighth annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert in 1991 at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas Texas. The concert featured Cissy Houston and a 200 voice choir. The tape includes the opening of the concert with a large gospel choir singing and swaying to the music followed by two male speakers who speak for the remainder of the tape.
Date:
January 13, 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Esther Rolle in "Bethune" tape 3]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a live performance of Bethune in July of 1991. The footage shows Esther Rolle performing her character in the one woman show "Bethune". Rolle appears at a podium in front of the main stage wearing a costume, wig, and glasses portraying her as the older black woman Mary McLeod Bethune.
Date:
July 1991
Creator:
Rolle, Esther
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Esther Rolle in "Bethune" tape 2]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a live performance of Bethune in July of 1991. The footage shows Esther Rolle performing her character in the one woman show "Bethune". Rolle appears at a podium in front of the main stage wearing a costume, wig, and glasses portraying her as the older black woman Mary McLeod Bethune.
Date:
July 1991
Creator:
Rolle, Esther
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL "Zanzibar" PSA tape]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a PSA produced by JBAAL to advertise for the musical comedy "Zanzibar" to be held in March of 1990. The footage shows a man with audio headphones sitting on a stool and talking to the camera about the upcoming production.
Date:
March 1990
Creator:
Magnetic Productions & Nutson, "Blade" J.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[30th anniversary of the march on Washington concert tape, woman receiving flowers]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 30th anniversary of the march on Washington celebratory performance held at the Kennedy performing arts center in Washington D. C.. Entitled 'I Remember.." the show includes speakers, dancers, and musicians. The footage shows the continued performance of a large choir with a notable event of an older black woman in a wheelchair receiving a waterfall of roses from Curtis King.
Date:
October 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Writers conference luncheon tape 7]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a writers conference luncheon/dinner held at the Academy at an unknown date. The Mini DVD footage shows footage of a room set with round tables with attendees serving themselves from a large buffet of food. Curtis King can be seen overseeing the event and talking to staff.
Date:
[1995..2005]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
["An Evening with Martha Burks" live concert at the Muse]
Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "An Evening of Martha Burks" at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The VHS footage shows Burks performing with a small jazz ensemble. Curtis King gives the closing remarks.
Date:
[1998..2010]
Creator:
Burks, Martha
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
["Madea's Class Reunion" live performance video on VHS]
Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a theatrical performance held over the weekend of March 25th, 1993. The VHS footage shows Tyler Perry's live comedy performance of "Madea's Class Reunion: The Class That Had No Class".
Date:
March 1993
Creator:
Perry, Tyler
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
["Ascension" gallery walkthrough video]
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.
Date:
1996/1997
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[14th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert, full concert]
Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during during the 14th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert, Musical Reflection- 20 Years Later...A Spiritual Jubilee. The VHS footage includes choral singers, speakers, gospel singers and choir, and an organist. The concert was recorded at the Meyerson Symphony Center on January 19th, 1997.
Date:
January 19, 1997
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
["Spirit Awakening" starring Akuyoe Graham]
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.
Date:
October 18, 1996
Creator:
Graham, Akuyoe
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
["Eye of the Storm" exhibition walkthrough]
Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1997 James E. Kemp summer exhibition featuring artist Claude R. Fiddler entitled "Eye of the Storm". The footage shows the gallery space along with shots of the individual paintings.
Date:
May 23, 1997
Creator:
Fiddler, Claude R.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Rhonda Ross in concert at Clarence Muse]
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.
Date:
November 23, 1996
Creator:
Ross, Rhonda
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Television broadcast featuring highlights of Symphony with the Divas '97]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a news broadcast pertaining to their Symphony with the Divas event in September of 1997 in Washington D.C. This video was taken from a Connecticut news channel and features the rehearsals for the gala event, live performance, and behind the scenes of the gospel singers, musicians and directors such as Curtis King.
Date:
September 1997
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[10th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" full performance]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 10th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on January 17, 1993 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The footage shows the concert featuring Jennifer Holliday who appears in a black dress embellished with a silver dot pattern and a 200-voice choir.
Date:
January 17, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
["Portraits of Black Women in Love" concert video part 1]
Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their concert titled "Black Women in Love" held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre on March 19th, 1993. The U-Matic footage shows a dimly lit stage with a woman in a metallic top and blazer singing along to smooth jazz piano for 60 minutes of performance. The video ends abruptly mid-song.
Date:
March 19, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
["Portraits of Black Women in Love" concert video part 2]
Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their concert titled "Black Women in Love" held at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre on March 19th, 1993. The U-Matic footage shows a dimly lit stage with a woman in a metallic top and blazer singing along to smooth jazz piano for 24 minutes of performance.
Date:
March 19, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[10th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" on U-Matic, part 2]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 10th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on January 17, 1993 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The U-Matic footage shows the second half of the concert featuring Jennifer Holliday who appears in a black dress embellished with a silver dot pattern and a 200-voice choir dressed in concert black. The tape concludes with interviews with audience members.
Date:
January 17, 1993
Creator:
Holliday, Jennifer
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[10th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" on U-Matic]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 10th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on January 17, 1993 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The U-Matic footage shows the second half of the concert featuring Jennifer Holliday who appears in a black dress embellished with a silver dot pattern and a 200-voice choir dressed in concert black.
Date:
January 17, 1993
Creator:
Holliday, Jennifer
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
["The Clark Sisters" gospel concert, tape 2]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the performance of the Clark Sisters on February 21st, 1993 at the Naomi Bruton Theatre. The concert features the Grammy award winning gospel trio accompanied by a 200-voice choir.
Date:
February 21, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL jazz revue concert with intermission interviews]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a jazz review concert event featuring female vocalists in 1992 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The Betacam footage shows the conclusion of the first half of the concert followed by interviews and shots of the lobby during intermission that include Curtis King. The tape concludes with the beginning of the second half of the concert.
Date:
1992
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Chanel 5 news spot for the 12th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert]
Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a Channel 5 PSA for the 9th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" concert to be held Sunday, January 19th 1992 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The VHS footage begins at the :06 second mark and concludes at :16 seconds. The narrator highlights the concerts features of a 200-voice choir and gospel singer Vickie Winans.
Date:
January 1992
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Curtis Kings 40th birthday bash, tape 8 of 9]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Curtis Kings celebrity testimonial roast and birthday bash held on December 7th, 1992. The Betacam footage shows friends, family, JBAAL members, politicians, media personalities, and celebrities such as Jennifer Holiday, Esther Rolle, Beah Richards, Bobbi Humphrey, Charley Pride, Tommie Stewart, and others gathered to roast and toast King at the Naomi Bruton Theatre.
Date:
December 7, 1992
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Curtis Kings 40th birthday bash, tape 7 of 9]
Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Curtis Kings celebrity testimonial roast and birthday bash held on December 7th, 1992. The Betacam footage shows friends, family, JBAAL members, politicians, media personalities, and celebrities such as Jennifer Holiday, Esther Rolle, Beah Richards, Bobbi Humphrey, Charley Pride, Tommie Stewart, and others gathered to roast and toast King at the Naomi Bruton Theatre.
Date:
December 7, 1992
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library