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[30th anniversary of the march on Washington, tape 9 of 9 behind the scenes]

Description: Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded in Washington DC at the Kennedy Performing Arts Center. The video shows behind the scenes with backstage and lobby footage. At the 3:09 mark the video flips to unrelated content of baseball player interviews for a team with navy, red and white team colors.
Date: Autumn 1993
Duration: 18 minutes 07 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Spirit of the Cloth" textile exhibition gallery walk through video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a gallery walkthrough during the summer exhibition of the James E. Kemp Gallery "Spirit of the Cloth: African American Fiber Artisans". The footage shows an unnarrated walkthrough of the gallery with pauses on piece descriptions. The work features 60 works of traditional and contemporary textile pieces ranging from quilts to dolls to wearables all bright and vibrant in color and design.
Date: August 1993
Duration: 7 minutes 05 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[30th anniversary of the march on Washington, tape 7 of 9]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 30th anniversary of the march on Washington celebratory performance held at the Kennedy performing arts center in Washington D. C.. Entitled 'I Remember.." the show includes speakers, dancers, and musicians. The footage shows the continued performance of a large choir accompanying various female soloists and speakers.
Date: October 1993
Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes 58 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Claude R. Fiddler artist interview video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Eyes of the Storm" interview with artist Claude R. Fiddler. The footage shows Fiddler speaking on the role of his lived experience and the city of Los Angles in his work on display in the James E. Kemp Gallery for the summer of 1997. Fiddler places his work in the greater context of society and minority cultures.
Date: Summer 1997
Duration: 47 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: Fiddler, Claude R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Summer Arts Institute: It Takes A Village" performance]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1997 summer youth arts institute production "It Takes a Village". The performance was held on June 14th, 1997. The footage shows a room with a low stage and the audience seated in folding chairs. The children perform as a group in white shirts with blue logos by dancing and singing. At the conclusion of the performance, adults thank volunteers and hand out certificates.
Date: June 14, 1997
Duration: 57 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Stewart, Tommie; Mitchell, Jerry & Anderson, Eric
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition, Tape 1

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 20th anniversary season event entitled "Black Preaching in the Literary Tradition" held on March 1st, 1997. The footage shows the first three hours of the event including the opening remarks, brief musical performances, statements of intent, and various pastor speakers. The event covers the influence of the Bible and its literary style on the spirituality of the black community.
Date: March 1, 1997
Duration: 2 hours 44 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: Walker, Wyatt Tee; Clark, Caesar A. W. & King, Curtis
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Nomo" pictures and live show]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the reception of "Nommo" held on September 20th, 1997. The footage features the live performances of drummers, DJs, other musicians, and poets all dressed in traditional African clothing.
Date: September 20, 1997
Duration: 1 hour 53 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Evans, Tracey; Elion, Uriah Jr.; Meek, Vicki; Aziz, Brotha; Gillespie, Emmanuel; Coleman, Anthony et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Kiss It Up To God" movie review and interactive discussion]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the showing of a clip of the Caran Hartsfield "Kiss It Up To God" followed by a post-film interactive discussion held on March 31st, 2001. The footage centers on the discussion covering how gender, politics, and economics impact African American women in the film industry. The film itself tackles the themes of church, state and family.
Date: March 31, 2001
Duration: 55 minutes 37 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Ladies in Waiting, tape 2 of 2]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a live theatre performance of "Ladies in Waiting" held at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on January 26th, 2001. The play centers around two women who go to prison for political protesting and the experiences and conversations they have with their two other cellmates.
Date: January 26, 2001
Duration: 50 minutes 39 seconds
Creator: Griot Productions; DeAnda, Peter; Wick, Pamela; Blackmon, Jeanette; Burns, Tamara; Dukes, Shameka et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Dance with Africa" live performance video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Dance with Africa" featuring the dance company of Djely Moussa Diabate. The live performance was held on Friday, March 2nd, 2001. The footage shows the company's dancers ranging in age from children to adults and a company of drummers all performing traditional West African folk music and movement.
Date: March 2, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Djely Kunda West African Dance and Drumming Company
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[9th annual Christmas and Kwanzaa concert featuring Tonya Blount, part 1 of 2]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 9th annual Christmas and Kwanzaa concert featuring Tonya Blount held on December 15th, 2001. The footage covers the entire concert of six DISD mixed-gender high school choirs performing four categories of choral styles including classical, spiritual, Christmas, and gospel totaling 16 songs.
Date: December 18, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: Blount, Tonya
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[9th annual Christmas and Kwanzaa concert featuring Tonya Blount, part 2 of 2]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 9th annual Christmas and Kwanzaa concert featuring Tonya Blount held on December 15th, 2001. The footage covers the entire concert of six DISD mixed-gender high school choirs performing four categories of choral styles including classical, spiritual, Christmas, and gospel totaling 16 songs.
Date: December 18, 2001
Duration: 17 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Blount, Tonya
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Man of Her Dreams" live performance video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the live theatrical performance of "The Man of her Dreams" held on February 4th, 2006. The footage covered the first half of the two-hour play centering on the theme of women's desire and the topic of family.
Date: February 4, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Gray, Donald; Powell, Clifton; Harry, Jackee; Tresvant, Ralph; Johnson, Aj & Murdock, Shirely
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[22nd youth arts institute "Djaamana Deen" performance]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during final performance of the summer arts institute entitled 'Djaamana' Deen,' on July 7th, 2006. The footage shows children ages 10-17 performing a variety of dance and musical sections.
Date: July 7, 2006
Duration: 59 minutes
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["6th Annual First Ladies Luncheon"]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 6th annual "First Ladies Luncheon" held on April 16th, 2006. The luncheon features speaker Mrs. Michelle Murphy and others talking on the topic of the role of Black churches in preserving the cultural heritage of the African American experience. The footage shows a podium surrounded by tables seated with well-dressed women where speakers and performers are exhibited.
Date: April 22, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes 02 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Poets N' Jazz Number #2" featuring Sharon Knight tape 1 of 4]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Poets N' Jazz #2" featruing Sharon Knight on March 26th, 2011. The footage and audio of this tape are damaged and initially show a recording of a live children's performance and awards ceremony beneath split screen bars. At the 31:00 minute mark, Sharon Knight appears distorted and by 33:25 the screen and audio regroup and clear into a single recording.
Date: March 26, 2011
Duration: 47 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Knight, Sharon
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Comedy Night at the Muse Featuring Drew Fraser Tape 2 of 2]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian Drew Fraser's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater on April 16th, 2011. Fraser's special centers on the topic of race, inflation, becoming a new dad, travel, and politics.
Date: April 16, 2011
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Fraser, Drew
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Gospel Night: A Live Recording" tape 2 of 2]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Gospel Night: A Live Recording" featuring Israel Houghton, Ann Nesby, and Ruben Studdard. The footage shows behind the scenes rehearsal before the show, interviews with choir members, and close-up shots of soloists from both on stage and in the audience.
Date: October 4, 2010
Duration: 31 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Anderson, Sam "Shake"; Joseph, Clark & Small, David A
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Gospel Night: A Live Recording" tape 1 of 2]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during "Gospel Night: A Live Recording" featuring Israel Houghton, Ann Nesby, and Ruben Studdard. The footage shows behind the scenes rehearsal before the show, interviews with choir members, and close-up shots of soloists from both on stage and in the audience.
Date: October 4, 2010
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 37 seconds
Creator: Anderson, Sam "Shake"; Joseph, Clark; Small, David A.; King, Curtis & Steele, Barbara
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Filmfeast and VIP reception with Pam Grier tape 2]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 2011 Filmfeast VIP reception held the night of March 19th. The footage features filmmaker and actress Pam Grier standing in front of glass windows over looking city lights and the Dallas ball alongside TBAAL leaders. Curtis King and Grier make speeches. The end of the tape shows Pam sitting down for a book signing
Date: March 19, 2011
Duration: 41 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: Grier, Pam
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["7th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance" tape 1 of 3]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 7th annual weekend festival of black dance held on March 4th, 2011. The footage shows young people in various groups and solo performances of contemporary style dance.
Date: March 4, 2011
Duration: 40 minutes 10 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Seventh annual "Medal of Merit" banquet featuring Phylicia Rashad]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the seventh annual medal of merit banquet and award ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers of Dallas. The footage shows individuals dressed in formal wear giving speeches and handing out awards. This tape features Curtis King, actress Phylicia Rashad. and Dr. Eva Jessye.
Date: July 1985
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes 11 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[JBAAL home meeting '83]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during an early formation meeting led by Curtis King on the topics of committees and parties. The footage shows the living room of a home seated with a small group of women holding clipboards around a center coffee table. Various women speak on the topic of money and proposed dates for a spring/ early summer event.
Date: 1983
Duration: 22 minutes 22 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[30th anniversary season opening gala red carpet interviews]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 30th anniversary black tie gala red carpet held on September 23rd, 2006. The footage shows people arriving at the event in formal attire along with interviews, glimpses of photographers and performers. The tape continues inside the main lobby and shows a large crowd.
Date: September 23, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 40 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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