[AMC's "Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood" documentary] captions transcript

[AMC's "Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood" documentary]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during AMC's Black History Month celebration in February 1998. The footage covers the documentary "Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood". The documentary analyzes the history of black actors and perceptions in Hollywood in the 20th century.
Date: February 1998
Creator: American Movie Classics
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Black Women's Legacies: Their Last Will and Testament" news spot] captions transcript

["Black Women's Legacies: Their Last Will and Testament" news spot]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters was recorded during a news spot given by Kathy Andrews on a TBAAL production entitled "Black Women's Legacies: Their Last Will and Testament" performed in Washington D.C to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women. The footage shows clips of the performances along with brief interviews with the actresses. The tape concludes with Curtis King speaking.
Date: 1995
Creator: Andrews, Kathy
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Whitney Houston: My Name is Not Susan] captions transcript

[Whitney Houston: My Name is Not Susan]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of Whitney Houston's music video for "My Name is Not Susan" recorded in 1991. The VHS footage shows the young pop singer performing her R&B/soul 1990s hit from her album "I'm Your Baby Tonight".
Date: 1991
Creator: Arista Records & Houston, Whitney
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Soul to Soul" concert with Benita Arteberry] captions transcript

["Soul to Soul" concert with Benita Arteberry]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Soul to Soul" concert celebrating the work of Dinah Washington over the weekend of March 18th and 19th, 1994. The concert featured vocalist Benita Arteberry at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre.
Date: March 18, 1994
Creator: Arteberry, Benita
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Louis Armstrong: "Before the Second Set" with Akin Babatunde] captions transcript

["Louis Armstrong: "Before the Second Set" with Akin Babatunde]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during actor Akin Babatundes "Louis Armstrong: Before the Second Set" performance on November 14th and 15th 1997 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Babatunde portraying Louis Armstrong in a one man show. The play is set in an old jazz club in Newark New Jersey.
Date: November 1997
Creator: Babtunde, Akin & Nam, Siri Sat
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[A. Peter Bailey writers showcase lecture video] captions transcript

[A. Peter Bailey writers showcase lecture video]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 20th anniversary season of a writers showcase lecture held on February 8th, 1997. The footage shows the featured speaker A. Peter Bailey. Bailey speaks about his personal experience with Malcolm X and as an activist writer.
Date: February 8, 1997
Creator: Bailey, A. Peter
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["The Man and His Work" exhibition walk through video] captions transcript

["The Man and His Work" exhibition walk through video]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Arthello Beck Jr.'s "The Man and His Work solo exhibition held in the James E. Kemp gallery in the fall of 1993. The footage shows an unnarrated walk-through of the work in the gallery which includes paintings focusing on scenes and portraits of African and African-American people.
Date: Autumn 1993
Creator: Beck, Arthello Jr.
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: Opening Salute to the Honoree] (open access)

[Program: Opening Salute to the Honoree]

Program from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Records, on celebrating the life and work of Comer J. Cottrell on November 15, 1999, by executive director and producer Venita Benitez. All stage productions were curated by Curtis King and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: November 19, 1999
Creator: Benitez, Venita
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
["African-American Artists in Iowa" featuring Jean Berry] captions transcript

["African-American Artists in Iowa" featuring Jean Berry]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a tape of "African-American Artists in Iowa". The VHS tape features a spot on charcoal artist Jean Berry which includes segments from her studio, client and local art dealer interviews.
Date: [1990..2005]
Creator: Berry, Jean; Redcross, Mercer & Michalette, Chris
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[12th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" spot commercial] captions transcript

[12th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" spot commercial]

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a short spot clip recorded for the 12th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" to be held Friday, February 17th, 1995. The footage shows clips of the featured singers including Billy Preston, Jennifer Holiday, and Esther Rolle with a voice narration explaining the venue and how to purchase tickets.
Date: February 6, 1995
Creator: Bolton Curely Media Services
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["The Azusa Street Revival" documentary drama and interviews] captions transcript

["The Azusa Street Revival" documentary drama and interviews]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters advertising the documentary drama play titled "The Azusa Street Revival" celebrating the history of William J. Seymour within the pentecostal religious movement in 1906. The docudrama appeared on The Gospel Light Showcase. The footage shows clips from the performance between interviews of the two main actors.
Date: 1991~
Creator: Brooks, Andre David & Morgan, Lonnie
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Denice Brooks at the Austin Jazz Festival live set] captions transcript

[Denice Brooks at the Austin Jazz Festival live set]

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1999 Austin Jazz festival set of Denise Brooks. The footage shows Brooks singing on an outdoor stage accompanied by guitar and drums.
Date: October 10, 1999
Creator: Brooks, Denice
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Martha Burk plays at the Muse] captions transcript

[Martha Burk plays at the Muse]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Martha Burk Sings Sarah Vaugn" over the weekend of June 18th, 1994 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Burks 75-minute performance singing with a small jazz band in a silver dress.
Date: June 19, 1994
Creator: Burk, Martha
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["An Evening with Martha Burks" live concert at the Muse] captions transcript

["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
[Soul to Soul: Martha Burks sings Sarah Vaughan] captions transcript

[Soul to Soul: Martha Burks sings Sarah Vaughan]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their concert event Soul to Soul: Martha Burks sings Sarah Vaughn at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre in June of 1994. The footage shows Burks singing accompanied by a small jazz band in tribute to hits by American jazz singer Sara Vaughan (1924-1990).
Date: 1994-06-18/1994-06-19
Creator: Burks, Martha
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Rockin' With Martha", tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

["Rockin' With Martha", tape 1 of 2]

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.
Date: January 20, 1996
Creator: Burks, Martha & Boyd, Kenneth
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mandela Address at Washington Convention Center

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Video recording of archival news footage by National Cable Satellite Corporation (C-SPAN) on South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela addressed a rally at the Washington Convention Center during his 3-day visit to the city.
Date: June 26, 1990
Creator: C-Span
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mandela Address at Washington Convention Center captions transcript

Mandela Address at Washington Convention Center

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Video recording of archival news footage by National Cable Satellite Corporation (C-SPAN) on South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela addressed a rally at the Washington Convention Center during his 3-day visit to the city.
Date: June 26, 1990
Creator: C-Span
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Celebration of Sound: The Story of the Meyerson Symphony Center captions transcript

A Celebration of Sound: The Story of the Meyerson Symphony Center

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded by the City of Dallas in celebration of the Meyerson Symphony Center aired in September of 1999. The footage shows clips of planning, building, and early performances held at the Meyerson in a montage to a recording of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. The tape also includes footage and photos of weddings, galas, and children's events that were hosted in the building.
Date: September 1999
Creator: CIty of Dallas
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Channel 5 "Five Talk Street" on Martin Luther King Celebrations 1994] captions transcript

[Channel 5 "Five Talk Street" on Martin Luther King Celebrations 1994]

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded through KXAS of a news story covering the influence of Martin Luther King and includes information on Kings' birthday becoming a national holiday and JBAALs 11th annual Black Music and Civil Rights concert. The footage includes an interview with a chorus member, an individual to be honored at the concert, and JBAALs director of programs Eric Key.
Date: 1994-01-15~
Creator: Cain, Angela & Adams, Kim
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Celebrating Life: African American Women Speak Out About Breast Cancer" exhibition] captions transcript

["Celebrating Life: African American Women Speak Out About Breast Cancer" exhibition]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Celebrating Life: African American Women Speak Out About Breast Cancer" photography exhibition held in the fall of 1995. The VHS footage shows portrait photographs of black women who have survived multiple forms of cancer. Each photo is accompanied by a tag that gives the name, age, career, city, procedure, and years of survival.
Date: 1995
Creator: Celebreating Life Foundation
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Channel 5 celebrity "Roast-N-Toast" PSAs] captions transcript

[Channel 5 celebrity "Roast-N-Toast" PSAs]

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded on Channel 5 of two PSAs for the Roast-N-Toast event for Curtis King to be held on Saturday December 7th, 1991. The footage lists the celebrities to be present to roast King, location, date, and time.
Date: December 7, 1991
Creator: Channel 5
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Akin Babatunde as Louis Armstrong broadcast clip] captions transcript

[Akin Babatunde as Louis Armstrong broadcast clip]

Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a Channel 8 broadcast clip showing a news story on the upcoming performance of Akin Babatunde at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre in November of 1997. The footage shows clips of the actor impersonating music icon Louis Armstrong with the song "What a Wonderful World" along with an interview on his process of successfully becoming the character.
Date: November 13, 1997
Creator: Channel 8
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Affirmations" gallery walkthrough and office tour] captions transcript

["Affirmations" gallery walkthrough and office tour]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their exhibition "Affirmations" with new work by Schroeder Cherry sponsored by Neman Marcus. The exhibition ran from June 12th-August 31st, 1994 in the James E. Kemp Gallery. The VHS footage shows a gallery walkthrough ending at the 3:11 time mark where the image fades to black and switches to an office tour.
Date: June 12, 1994
Creator: Cherry, Schroeder
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library