Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a news section on the conflict between the city of Dallas and the academy over a new location in the developing Dallas arts district. The story outlines the conflict taking place between January and June of 1984 over the Austin street building that was awarded to the academy being uninhabitable, unsuited for the organizations, and ultimately to be torn down in five years. The issues addressed were unkept promises by city officials and misinformation. The footage shows an in-depth interview of Curtis King and the mayor's political consultant Judy Amps.

Audio cassette of the opening remarks for the 18th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" live concert event held at the Meyerson Symphony center on January 14th, 2001, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Hip-Hop Broadway: The Musical" live performance at the Winspear Opera House on November 14th, 2009. The footage shows the musical performance including singing, dancing and acting. The tape show the lobby during intermission and then switches to unrelated content at the 2:35:15 time mark.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Hip-Hop Broadway: The Musical" live performance at the Winspear Opera House on November 14th, 2009. The footage shows the musical performance including singing, dancing and acting. The tape being in the lobby of the opera house and shows audience members mingling and concludes with the after show dinner and photos. The tape goes to grey at the 2:49:34 time mark.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Lady Mozan's and Mama Michelle's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of January 13-14th, 2006. The footage shows the two women's stand-up routine along with various black female comedian openers.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during an artist talk with doll maker and painter Kimberly Camp held on January 14th, 2006. Camp was a featured artist in the exhibition entitled "African American Doll Illuminations" which highlighted historical and contemporary dolls and their doll makers. Camp's talk focuses on her career with dolls, her education, travel, and exhibitions.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 24th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 2007 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The footage shows a large 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Kelly Price.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 24th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 2007 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The footage shows a large 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Kelly Price.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Members Cultural Happy Hour held on Valentines Day 2008 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows the happy hour event with TBAAL board members entertaining the audience with comedic stand up and handing out sponsored gifts.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "It's Show Time" starring actress and comedian Kiki Shepard. The one-woman show was held on April 14th, 2000 at the Clarence Muse café Theatre. The footage shows Shepard entertaining with the audience with anecdotes, drama, music, and comedy

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Flute for Two" jazz concert featuring Bobbi Humphrey and Hubert Laws. The concert was held on the Naomi Bruton main stage on April 14th, 2001. The footage shows the two jazz flutists accompanied by a jazz ensemble.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their their 24th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert held on January 14th, 2007 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The audio tape includes 15 tracks of gospel music performed live by the TBAAL choir and guest artist Kelly Price. Song titles listed in concert program.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the live performance of "Be Careful What You Pray For" written by Lisa Garrett Reynolds on the Naomi Bruton mainstage in March 2000. The footage shows a musical comedy production of the story of a young gospel singer on a quest to find love and a better life outside a Christian upbringing.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 18th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" live concert event held at the Meyerson Symphony center on January 14th, 2001. The footage shows a large 200-voice choir accompanied by featured vocalist Patti Austin.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Members Cultural Happy Hour held on Valentines Day 2008 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows the happy hour event with TBAAL board members entertaining the audience with comedic stand up and handing out sponsored gifts.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Heart of Jazz live concert event held on January 14th, 2007 on the Naomi Bruton main stage. The footage shows a jazz band performing on stage with a featured soloist of flute player Bobbi Humphrey. The concert includes jazz vocalists and other solo musicians.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 10th Annual Christmas Kwanzaa Concert event in 2002. This video features various holiday performances by youth and adults to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Annie Lee: The Artist, Her Life, Her Work event in 2005. This video feature artwork by painter/artist Annie Lee at James E. Kemp Gallery. The video shows closeup camera shots of each art piece and their description.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the wedding day of Doug and Marsha Peagram which was held in a church and reception hall. The VHS footage shows the marriage ceremony with Marsha in a long trained wedding dress accompanied by flower girls. The couple exchanges vows and the footage switches to the reception at the 32:21 minute mark.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 2nd annual First Ladies Luncheon held on April 13th, 2002. The VHS footage shows guest speakers Debra Haynes and Carrie Holmes on the topic of the role of black churches in preserving the cultural heritage of the African American experiences.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Appreciation Night event in 2007. This video features an Open House Cultural and Social Gathering of TBAAL members to show gratitude. The video shows people mingling and various performances live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Voices of Poetry Number 1 event in 2006. This video features various poetry performances live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre with music accompaniments.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Martin Luther King and 30th Anniversary Spots in 2007. This video features footage for promoting TBAAL's 24th Annual Black Music and The Civil Rights Movement Concert and 30th Anniversary clip.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Martin Luther King and 30th Anniversary Spots in 2007. This video features footage for promoting TBAAL's 24th Annual Black Music and The Civil Rights Movement Concert and 30th Anniversary clip.