Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their From Garvey to Parks: The Spirit of Marcus Garvey event in 2006. This video features theatrical performances by actors Ron Bobb-Semple and Ella Joyce celebrating the legacies of Marcus Garvey and Rosa Parks, respectively, live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the musical performance of "By A Black Hand-The Rap Musical" at the Clarence Muse Café Theater on the weekend of February 24th 2006. The footage shows the entire 90-minute performance done through a cast of 6 accomplished black actors and actresses. The performance, through a combination of speaking and raping, tells the story of black history alongside a current granddaughter-grandfather relationship.

Video footage promoting the Dance Africa Chicago yearly dance performance event. The video shows footage of cultural dancing, clothing, and individuals speaking about the event and its role in the community. The tape shows footage from past years' themes and educational materials provided by the organization. The tape was provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video footage promoting ASHE: the Caribbean performing arts ensemble of Jamaica. The video shows cultural dancing, tribal wear, and music under a narration providing descriptive details of each section and group. The tape was provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in regards to the Dance with the Carribeans event hosted by the Dallas and Fort Worth West Indian Community.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Ella Joyce Interview in 2007. This video features an interview with actress Ella Joyce on her role in the one-woman play "A Rose Among Thorns" performed as a part of the "From Garvey to Parks" event. This video shows Joyce in costume speaking about her role as Rosa Parks.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Five Men on Stools event in 2007. This video features a musical and spoken word performance live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Five Men on Stools event in 2007. This video features a musical and spoken word performance live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "So Good" Concert event in 2005. This video features performances by youth gospel ensemble Evidence in Christ, with music director Xavier Jackson live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the concert.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "So Good" Concert event in 2005. This video features performances by youth gospel ensemble Evidence in Christ, with music director Xavier Jackson live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the concert.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Comedy Night at the Muse event in 2009. This video features a performance by Chicago comedian Corey Holcomb live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 1 of 2 of Holcomb's performance. The video begins with opening acts.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Comedy Night at the Muse event in 2009. This video features a performance by Chicago comedian Corey Holcomb live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 2 of 2 of Holcomb's performance.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded the live a performance by Willie Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on June 24, 2000, at the Naomi Bruton Theater. The tape includes one track of well recorded audio of soulful female vocalist accompanied by a pianist along with other singers throughout the track.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company live dance performance held on April 24th, 2004 on the Naomi Bruton main stage. The footage shows an African American dance company performing a variety of interpretive and contemporary choreographies.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Dance with the Caribbeans" held on February 24th, 2001 at the Naomi Bruton Theatre. The performance begins at the 6:30 minute mark and shows the dance company "ASHE" performing traditional dances from the Caribbean and Jamaican islands. The performers include, dancers, drummers and speakers.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a roundtable writers' breakfast held on October 24th, 2009 as part of the series "Building Toward A More Perfect Union". The footage focuses on the relationship between African Americans and Turkish and features UTD doctoral scholar Dogan Koc. The dialogue focuses on colonialism, slavery, and immigration within the middle east and how that compares to the African American experience.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a roundtable writers' breakfast held on October 24th, 2009 as part of the series "Building Toward A More Perfect Union". The footage focuses on the relationship between African Americans and Turkish and features UTD doctoral scholar Dogan Koc. The dialogue focuses on how Turkey's identity stems from its place between Europe and Asia, its population of Muslim faith and democracy, and how this bridge status results in dissonances and strengths.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Dallas Sings: An Evening of Opera" featuring Daniel Dodd Ellis held on February 23rd and 24th, 2009 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows Ellis performing with an accompanist and frequently interacting with the audience.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the theatrical production of "Strictly Matrimony" held on June 24th, 2000 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows the one-act slapstick comedy about a Jamaican woman instigating her family to convince her finance to finally marry her.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Five Men on A Stool" event in 2007. This video features a musical and spoken word performance live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "Five Men on A Stool" event in 2007. This video features a musical and spoken word performance live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 6th Annual Book Club event in 2005, This video features an interview conversation with author Sonia Sanchez talking about her writings and experiences. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 6th Annual Book Club event in 2005, This video features a luncheon conversation with author Sonia Sanchez talking about her writings and experiences. This video is Part 2 of 2 of the event.