["Ascension" gallery walkthrough video] captions transcript

["Ascension" gallery walkthrough video]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during an art exhibition entitled 'Ascension' which ran from September 21, 1996 through January 10, 1997 at the James E. Kemp Gallery. The VHS footage shows a gallery walkthrough of the works of art by multiple artists. More information on individual artists can be found listed in the program.
Date: 1996/1997
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Spirit Awakening" starring Akuyoe Graham] captions transcript

["Spirit Awakening" starring Akuyoe Graham]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the play 'Spirit Awakening' hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on October 18-19, 1996 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The VHS footage shows actress Akuyoe Graham performing the one-woman show.
Date: October 18, 1996
Creator: Graham, Akuyoe
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Rhonda Ross in concert at Clarence Muse] captions transcript

[Rhonda Ross in concert at Clarence Muse]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Rhonda Ross concert held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on November 23, 1996. The VHS footage shows the concert until the 50:00 minute mark where it switches to unrelated footage of a choir member in rehearsal.
Date: November 23, 1996
Creator: Ross, Rhonda
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[National tap dance day dance showcase] captions transcript

[National tap dance day dance showcase]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the a national tap dance day showcase/ competition held May 24th, 1996. The footage shows various groups of adult and children tap dancers performing in costumes in front of a Dallas skyline mural that reads "Dallas Alley" on the top edge of the wall.
Date: May 24, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Artis Lane "Emerging Spirit" gallery and opening talk] captions transcript

[Artis Lane "Emerging Spirit" gallery and opening talk]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the reception of sculptor Artis Lane's solo exhibition entitled "Emerging Spirit" held in the summer of 1996 at the Sherry Frumkin Gallery. The video footage shows the gallery space full of people chatting while mingling through the works of figurative sculpture depicting African men and women in stone, bronze, and concrete. Interviews and clips of in progress work taking place in studio break up the tape. At the 30 minute time mark the tape switches to unrelated content.
Date: June 3, 1996
Creator: unknown
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
[12th annual summer youth arts institute rehearsal] captions transcript

[12th annual summer youth arts institute rehearsal]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a music rehearsal for the 12th annual summer youth arts institute "Express Yourself". The footage shows elementary and middle school age children gathered for music rehearsal directed by Curtis King. The children are seen singing a rendition of America the Beautiful accompanied by a man on piano.
Date: June 1996
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Summer Youth Arts Institute" childrens rehearsal] captions transcript

["Summer Youth Arts Institute" childrens rehearsal]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during rehearsals for the Summer Youth Arts Institute summer program held in June of 1995. The footage shows live performance with children wearing coordinating t-shirts acting, singing and dancing.
Date: June 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Struttin': Christmas and Kwanza concert] captions transcript

[Struttin': Christmas and Kwanza concert]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the annual Christmas and Kwanzaa concert in partnership with Dallas public schools entitled "Struttin'" held on December 13th, 1996. The footage shows the 120-minute concert of a combined mix-gender student choir from seven Dallas high schools such as South Oak Cliff, L.G. Pinkston, H. Grady Spruce, Carter, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lincoln. The concert is divided into classical, spiritual, holiday, and gospel sections.
Date: December 13, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[JBAAL membership campaign meeting] captions transcript

[JBAAL membership campaign meeting]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a JBAAL membership campaign planning luncheon meeting. The footage shows volunteers sitting in a conference room of the academy speaking and brainstorming ideas. The meeting took place on April 18th, 1996.
Date: April 18, 1996
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Center of my Joy" concert featuring the Smallwood Singers] captions transcript

["Center of my Joy" concert featuring the Smallwood Singers]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Center of my Joy" concert featuring Richard Smallwood and the Smallwood singers along with Vision Choral Ensemble. The concert was held on March 16th, 1996 at the Naomi Brution Theatre. The footage shows large choirs in robes singing together with various featured female soloists singing praise and worship music.
Date: March 16, 1996
Creator: Smallwood Singers
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["'Round Midnight" with the Fabulous Monk Family] captions transcript

["'Round Midnight" with the Fabulous Monk Family]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 'Round Midnight jazz and bepop concert held on September 21st, 1996 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The footage shows the Fabulous Monk Family performing group comprised of Thelonious Monks surviving descendants playing in a small band.
Date: September 21, 1996
Creator: Fabulous Monk Family
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Umoja M.A.S.S. awards ceremony and gala event] captions transcript

[Umoja M.A.S.S. awards ceremony and gala event]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the UMOJA and Mothers for the advancement of social systems award ceremony and gala event held October 11th, 1996. The footage shows featured speaker attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. paying tribute to individuals in the justice system that have stood up against racism and discrimination.
Date: October 11, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Live and In Chocolate" an evening with Phyllis Yvonne Stickney] captions transcript

["Live and In Chocolate" an evening with Phyllis Yvonne Stickney]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Live and In Chocolate" featuring actress and comedian Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. The footage shows the comedy night held on February 11th, 1995 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre.
Date: February 11, 1996
Creator: Stickney, Phyllis Yvonne
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[13th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" live performance] captions transcript

[13th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" live performance]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters was recorded during their 14th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 1996 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The footage shows a large 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Tramaine Hawkins. The concert serves as a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Phyllis Hyman.
Date: January 14, 1996
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[13th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert, main recording] transcript

[13th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert, main recording]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 13th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 1996 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The tape features one clip of audio including a the opening remarks of the concert followed by performance of a large 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Tramaine Hawkins.
Date: January 14, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fabulous Monk Family jazz concert] transcript

[Fabulous Monk Family jazz concert]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 'Round Midnight jazz and bepop concert held on September 21st, 1996 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The tape includes the Fabulous Monk Family performing jazz.
Date: September 21, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[13th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" audio tapes] transcript

[13th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" audio tapes]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 13th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 1996 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The tape features two clips of audio including a large 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Tramaine Hawkins.
Date: January 14, 1996
Creator: Hawkins, Traimaine
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[13th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert"  master tape] transcript

[13th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" master tape]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 13th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 1996 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The tape records the 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Tramaine Hawkins. The concert serves as a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Phyllis Hyman.
Date: January 14, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[13th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert] transcript

[13th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 13th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 1996 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The tape records the 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Tramaine Hawkins. The concert serves as a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Phyllis Hyman.
Date: January 14, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert audio tape] transcript

[Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert audio tape]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert of 1996. The tape includes two well recorded tracks of audio that feature gospel singers, speakers, and a large choir.
Date: January 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert featuring Tramaine Hawkins] transcript

[Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert featuring Tramaine Hawkins]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 14th annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 14th, 1996 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The tape includes two tracks of well recorded audio of a large 200- voice choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalist Tramaine Hawkins. The concert serves as a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Phyllis Hyman.
Date: January 14, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Scott Joplin and Ragtime America" unmixed demo] transcript

["Scott Joplin and Ragtime America" unmixed demo]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a session with the Jan Rosemond Trio in February 1996. The tape includes one track of well recorded audio of the trio performing a segment of "Scott Joplin and Ragtime America". On the track a piano, flute and tuba can be heard together.
Date: February 1996
Creator: Jan Rosemond Trio
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fabulous Monk Family jazz concert, 2] transcript

[Fabulous Monk Family jazz concert, 2]

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 'Round Midnight jazz and bepop concert held on September 21st, 1996 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The tape includes the Fabulous Monk Family performing jazz.
Date: September 21, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library