[Program: An Evening with Oleta Adams] (open access)

[Program: An Evening with Oleta Adams]

Program for a concert featuring Oleta Adams and produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on February 16, 2008 at the Naomi Bruton Theater.
Date: February 16, 2008
Creator: Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Summer youth arts 2001 production: "They Keep Coming"] captions transcript

[Summer youth arts 2001 production: "They Keep Coming"]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 2001 summer youth arts institute production "They Keep Coming". The performance was held on June 16, 2001. The footage shows a room with a low stage and the audience seated in folding chairs. The children perform in varying size groups by dancing and singing. Curtis King speaks at multiple points in the performance.
Date: June 16, 2001
Creator: Zeno, Keenan & Mitchell, Jerry
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[22nd annual summer musical reception video] captions transcript

[22nd annual summer musical reception video]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 22nd annual summer musical reception for "Djaamana' Deen". The video shows a crowded lobby with individuals and families scattered around talking or being served in line beverages and snacks. The volunteers appear wearing black shirts with the musical poster printed on the front. People can be seen hugging and many hold bouquets of flowers.
Date: July 16, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" tape] transcript

[17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" tape]

Audio tape from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert Featuring Albertina Walker, Karen Clark held on January 16th, 2000 at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas Texas. The tape includes the full concert of gospel and spiritual choral music along with speakers.
Date: January 16, 2000
Creator: Walker, Albertina
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Juneteenth "Jamfest" featuring Roy Ayers and Les McCann, tape 2] captions transcript

[Juneteenth "Jamfest" featuring Roy Ayers and Les McCann, tape 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 2001 jazz and blues Juneteenth "Jamfest" featuring Roy Ayers and Les McCann. The concert was held on June 16th, 2001 on the Naomi Bruton main stage. The footage shows a comedian opening the show followed by Ric E Bluez, McCann, a 15-minute intermission, and Ayers as the finale.
Date: June 16, 2001
Creator: King, Curtis; Ayers, Roy & McCann, Les
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[DMS hand held camera footage] captions transcript

[DMS hand held camera footage]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded on a handheld camera of a Black Music and the Civil Rights concert from a balcony position at the Meyerson Symphony center. The footage also includes an unrelated event that shows a business leader speaking from a staircase to individuals in an open multi-level atrium.
Date: June 16, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Before the Second Set: A Visit with Satchmo" tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

["Before the Second Set: A Visit with Satchmo" tape 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Before the Second Set: A Visit with Satchmo" with actor Akin Babatunde held on May 16th, 2003 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Babatunde coming back on stage to applause followed by the closing remarks for the performance given by Curtis King.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Babtunde, Akin; Babtunde, Obba & King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["The Cottonclub" musical revue performance tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

["The Cottonclub" musical revue performance tape 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded a performance of a musical revue given by the Cottonclub over the hits of the 1920s and 1930s during October of 2004. The footage shows the first half of the performance with hits such as "Stormy Weather", "You've Got the Right Key but the Wrong Keyhole", "Fat and Greasy", and Honky Tonk Town". The performers all wear costumes such as flapper dresses and suits.
Date: October 16, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["The Cottonclub" musical revue performance tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

["The Cottonclub" musical revue performance tape 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded a performance of a musical revue given by the Cottonclub over the hits of the 1920s and 1930s during October of 2004. The footage shows the second half of the performance with hits such as "Honky Tonk Town", "Yo' Feet's Too Big", "You've Got the Right Key but the Wrong Keyhole", and "Fat and Greasy". The performers all wear costumes such as flapper dresses and suits.
Date: October 16, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Love and Nappiness Revue" live performance] captions transcript

["Love and Nappiness Revue" live performance]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Love and Nappiness Revue" over the weekend of June 15-16th, 2001 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows various short performances all centered on the topic of promoting a positive image of the African American cultural heritage. All the skits focus on the rituals of beauty and the stories that are told as a result of the process of keeping one's hair.
Date: June 16, 2001
Creator: A Nappy Hair Affair
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[22nd Youth Arts Institute Djaamana Deen] captions transcript

[22nd Youth Arts Institute Djaamana Deen]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 22nd Youth Arts Institute Djaamana Deen event 2006. This video features a performance of TBAAL's summer institute production, "Djaamana' Deen" live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage.
Date: July 16, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[22nd Annual Youth Arts Institute (Wide Shot)] captions transcript

[22nd Annual Youth Arts Institute (Wide Shot)]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their final performance of the summer arts institute entitled 'Djaamana' Deen,' event in 2006. The video shows children ages 10-17 performing a variety of dance and musical sections. The camera records from a wide-angle capturing the full stage.
Date: July 16, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[22nd Annual Summer Musical Reception] captions transcript

[22nd Annual Summer Musical Reception]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 22nd annual summer musical reception for "Djaamana' Deen" event in 2006. The video shows a crowded lobby with individuals and families scattered around talking or being served in line beverages and snacks. The volunteers appear wearing black shirts with the musical poster printed on the front. People can be seen hugging and many hold bouquets of flowers.
Date: July 16, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Heart of Soul: Oleta Adams] captions transcript

[Heart of Soul: Oleta Adams]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Heart of Soul event in 2008. This video features a concert performance by artist Oleta Adams live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. The video briefly begins pixelated.
Date: February 16, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["You Can Be" live concert] captions transcript

["You Can Be" live concert]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "You Can Be" hip-hop and gospel concert held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on October 16th, 2009. The concert features two teen vocalists Rachel Dupard and Kierra Gray.
Date: October 16, 2009
Creator: King, Curtis; Dupard, Rachel & Gray, Kierra
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" tape 2 of 2] captions transcript

[17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" tape 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" live concert event held at the Meyerson Symphony center on January 16th, 2000. The footage shows a large choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalists Albertina Walker and Karen Clark-Sheard. The tape fades to black at the 15:01 minute mark.
Date: January 16, 2000
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[17th Annual Martin Luther King Concert] captions transcript

[17th Annual Martin Luther King Concert]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 17th Annual Martin Luther King Concert event in 2000. This video features the annual concert produced by TBAAL that celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement live at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
Date: January 16, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" tape 1 of 2] captions transcript

[17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" tape 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" live concert event held at the Meyerson Symphony center on January 16th, 2000. The footage shows a large choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalists Albertina Walker and Karen Clark-Sheard.
Date: January 16, 2000
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Roundtable Writer's Breakfast: "From Back Doors to the Silver Screen"] captions transcript

[Roundtable Writer's Breakfast: "From Back Doors to the Silver Screen"]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writers breakfast featuring arts writer Donald Bogles "From Back Doors to the Silver Screen" held on May 16th, 2009. The footage shows Bogles seated at the head of a large table with Curtis King leading a discussion on the status of African Americans in film, television and theatre using example of stereotypes and acclaimed performances as talking points.
Date: May 16, 2009
Creator: King, Curtis & Bogles, Donald
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Civil rights montage film shown at the 22nd Black Music and the Civil Rights concert] captions transcript

[Civil rights montage film shown at the 22nd Black Music and the Civil Rights concert]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters shown at the 22nd annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held on January 16th, 2005. The VHS footage is compiled in a montage style showing black and white footage from the civil rights era in America featuring Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. The clips show police brutality, speeches, gatherings and protests.
Date: January 16, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[DISD 14th Annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert, Part 1 of 2] captions transcript

[DISD 14th Annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert, Part 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 14th Annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert event in 2006. This video features various choral and band performances to celebrate the holidays, in collaboration with Dallas Independent School District, live on stage. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the concert.
Date: December 16, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[DISD 14th Annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert, Part 2 of 2] captions transcript

[DISD 14th Annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert, Part 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 14th Annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert event in 2006. This video features various choral and band performances to celebrate the holidays, in collaboration with Dallas Independent School District, live on stage. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the concert. The video cuts at 19:19.
Date: December 16, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["There's A Brown Girl in the Ring", Part 1 of 2] captions transcript

["There's A Brown Girl in the Ring", Part 1 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "There's A Brown Girl in the Ring" event in 2002. This video features a theatrical performance of the play, "There's A Brown Girl in the Ring," by Beah Richards and performed live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event. The video cuts at 1:02:39 to a news broadcast.
Date: November 16, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["There's A Brown Girl in the Ring", Part 2 of 2] captions transcript

["There's A Brown Girl in the Ring", Part 2 of 2]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "There's A Brown Girl in the Ring" event in 2002. This video features a theatrical performance of the play, "There's A Brown Girl in the Ring," by Beah Richards and performed live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event.
Date: November 16, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library