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

Description: 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
Duration: 2 hours 1 minute 29 seconds
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["'Round Midnight" with the Fabulous Monk Family]

Description: 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
Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: Fabulous Monk Family
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Spirit Awakening" starring Akuyoe Graham]

Description: 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
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Graham, Akuyoe
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Ascension" gallery walkthrough video]

Description: 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
Duration: 8 minutes 42 seconds
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Artis Lanes' "Emerging Spirit" reception and gallery video]

Description: 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. Light jazz music can be heard in the background.
Date: June 1996
Duration: 4 minutes 20 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[12th annual summer youth arts institute rehearsal]

Description: 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
Duration: 6 minutes 17 seconds
Creator: King, Curtis
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Rockin' With Martha", tape 1 of 2]

Description: 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
Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: Burks, Martha & Boyd, Kenneth
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Artis Lane "Emerging Spirit" gallery and opening talk]

Description: 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… more
Date: June 3, 1996
Duration: 36 minutes
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[National tap dance day dance showcase]

Description: 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
Duration: 2 hours 1 minute 23 seconds
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[13th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert" live performance]

Description: 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
Duration: 2 hours 7 minutes 41 seconds
Creator: King, Curtis
Location: 32.789971 -96.798679
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Live and In Chocolate" an evening with Phyllis Yvonne Stickney]

Description: 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
Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Stickney, Phyllis Yvonne
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Center of my Joy" concert featuring the Smallwood Singers]

Description: 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
Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: Smallwood Singers
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[JBAAL membership campaign meeting]

Description: 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
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: King, Curtis
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Struttin': Christmas and Kwanza concert]

Description: 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
Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes 16 seconds
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Summer Youth Arts Institute" childrens rehearsal]

Description: 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
Duration: 43 minutes 46 seconds
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Rhonda Ross in concert at Clarence Muse]

Description: 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
Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Ross, Rhonda
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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