Photograph of Bill Cosby (right) and Ray Charles (left), seated at a piano. Charles appears to be singing into a microphone; Cosby is watching him and smiling. Scaffolding and lights are visible in the background. A handwritten note on the back says "Bill Cosby And Ray Charles."

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.

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.

Video footage from The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Texas, on the granite sculpture artist Jesus Bautista Moroles. The video footage was part of the D. Jack Davis Art Education Collection, materials he accumulated that pertain to the history of art education. The second half of the video, also pertains to sculpture artist Jesus Moroles with video footage from De Colores Productions, KUHT-TV, and Dick Young Productions.

"After Goodbye, An Aids Story," a production of KERA video from The Dallas Gay and Lesbian Community. The video footage contains interviews, personal stories, archival news clips pertaining to the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Dallas from the late 1970s through the 1990s as the community dealt with the AIDs crisis and the death of loves ones as a result.

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 3 pm matinee show of Flatback and Collared Greens at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre on October 21st, 2000. The footage shows the stage set with a dining room and the play begins with the introduction of all the members of the family. After the introductions, the drama ensues in heated conversations around the table about morals, religion, generational differences and comedy.

Video footage from the Tommie L. Wyatt Collection. The video is from Michael Lofton's talk show where Tommie L. Wyatt was a guest. Topics discussed include the history of the Villager newspaper, the history of the Black registry, the importance of Black media, and the importance of the Black vote.

Video footage from the Tommie L. Wyatt Collection. The video is from Michael Lofton's talk show where Tommie L. Wyatt and A. Evans were guests. Topics discussed include the importance of Black media and the importance of the Black vote in American politics.

Photograph taken at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.

Photograph taken at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.

Photograph taken at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.

Photograph taken at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.

Photograph taken at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.

Photograph taken at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.

Photograph taken at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.

Photograph taken at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.

Photograph of Albertina Walker and Irma P. Hall posing for a picture together.

Photograph of Albertina Walker and Irma P. Hall posing for a picture.

Photograph of Albertina Walker (left) and Irma P. Hall (right) at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex. Hall speaks to an unidentified man standing behind her.

Photograph taken at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex. Albertina Walker (left) and Irma P. Hall (right) pose for a picture with Kirk Franklin.

Photograph of Albertina Walker (left) and Meshach Taylor (right) at a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, held at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex. Walker wears a light blue outfit while Taylor wears a dark suit.

Photograph of Albertina Walker arriving at the gala on the red carpet.

Photograph of Albertina Walker arriving at the gala on the red carpet.

Photograph of Albertina Walker arriving at the gala on the red carpet.