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[News Clip: Comissioner - Race]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: February 17, 1992, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: DART]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: March 2, 1992, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" 1992 full length video]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 9th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" concert held Sunday, January 19th 1992 at the Meyerson symphony center. The footage records the entire two hour concert featuring a 200-voice choir and Vickie Winans (appears in a pink suit). Speakers at the opening of the concert explain the focus of the music to be prayer, progress, and triumph. The performers wear all black clothing with a white noose hanging around theā€¦ more
Date: January 19, 1992
Duration: 1 hour 52 minutes 46 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Black "Living Legends" 1992 raw footage]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1991/1992 "Dallas' Black Living Legends" award ceremony. Living Legends is an exhibition project started in 1987 by JBAAL to photograph and honor black historical figures of Dallas. Awarded across twenty-one categories ranging from the arts, sciences law, politics, religion, and technology. The footage shows a choral performance followed by each awarded person standing to be recognized with their name and a brief descrā€¦ more
Date: February 21, 1992
Duration: 50 minutes 27 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Curtis King celebrity birthday bash, tape 4 of 9]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during Curtis Kings celebrity testimonial roast and birthday bash held on December 7th, 1992. The footage shows friends, family, JBAAL members, politicians, media personalities, and celebrities such as Jennifer Holiday, Esther Rolle, Beah Richards, Bobbi Humphrey, Charley Pride, Tommie Stewart, and others gathered to roast and toast King at the Naomi Bruton Theatre.
Date: December 7, 1992
Duration: 19 minutes 36 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Reception event with crowd of people]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a gallery exhibition reception event held in the lobby of the academy and James E. Kemp Gallery. The DVD footage shows crowds of people talking, mingling and drinking beverages while the camera pans around the room until the 8:50 minute mark where the video goes black.
Date: 1992
Duration: 14 minutes 43 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Black "Living Legends" 1992 performers at the tribute ceremony]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1991/1992 "Dallas' Black Living Legends" award ceremony. The footage shows a small choral ground performing during the opening of the formal tribute ceremony held at the Clarence Muse CafƩ Theatre.
Date: February 21, 1992
Duration: 42 minutes 28 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Young Man, Older Woman" musical comedy, tape 1 of 2]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a live performance of Millie Jackson's musical comedy "Young Man, Older Woman" in September of 1992. The footage covers two thirds of the play.
Date: September 1992
Duration: 2 hours 3 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Jackson, Millie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Only the Strong" play, tape 2 of 2]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a performance of Bennie Rodgers play "Only the Strong" held in September of 1992. The footage shows actors and actresses performing the conclusion of the story which takes place between the main character Sam's living room and his church.
Date: September 1992
Duration: 49 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Rodgers, Bennie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Black Chamber]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: February 21, 1992, 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 32 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: DART]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: February 20, 1992, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: DART Rail]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: February 25, 1992, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 39 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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The Black Academy Radio Show (Raw Footage)

Description: Raw video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a session for the Black Academy radio show held at the Clarence Muse CafƩ Theatre. The footage shows various speakers including Curtis King, choral groups singing, and interviews with guests.
Date: 1992
Duration: 1 hour 39 minutes
Creator: King, Curtis
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Children's festival performance]

Description: Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a recorded children's festival involving singing, dancing, and skits for an audience. A portion of the children come to the microphone to state their names and role. After the performance, a man comes on stage and distributes award certificates to sponsors followed by two women that pass out papers to all children and a role call. The children all wear white t-shirts with a blue logo and jeans.
Date: Autumn 1992
Duration: 59 minutes 08 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Junior black academy art show presentation 1992]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a presentation given by Walter Evans on his art collection that was on display for the spring of 1992 in Dallas. The footage starts with a brief introduction speech that includes how this exhibition came to fruition followed by Walter Evans talking over a slideshow of included art pieces. Evans gives the history of the artists in his collection beginning at the 17:00 minute mark.
Date: March 29, 1992
Duration: 1 hour 57 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[JBAAL news story clip 1992]

Description: Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a news story clip aired in 1992. The footage features a slideshow of photos and videos from the various events sponsored by the organization. The purpose of the story is to outline the history and role of the organization in the emergence of Dallas as a premier center for the arts.
Date: 1992
Duration: 16 minutes 57 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Junior Black Academy 1992 news story]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a news story covering the history and accomplishments of the academy. The footage features two news anchors narrating over various video clips of famous performances, scholars and artists that have been associated with the organization. The purpose of the clip was to support helping the academy secure a permanent space to continue its legacy in the city of Dallas. The story ends at the 10:30 minute mark and cuts to a poliā€¦ more
Date: 1992
Duration: 22 minutes 59 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[JBAAL "Summer Arts Institute" childrens performance]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 1992 summer youth arts institute production. The performance was held on March 29th, 1992. 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: March 29, 1992
Duration: 59 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: EVS Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Walter O. Evans art show lecture]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a presentation given by Walter Evans on his art collection that was on display for the spring of 1992 in Dallas. The footage includes Evans giving a presentation of his collection and answering questions from the audience. Curtis King speaks both before and after by acknowledging specific sponsors of the lecture and exhibition that ran to May 1992. The end of the tape shows the reception in the gallery.
Date: May 29, 1992
Duration: 1 hour 36 minutes
Creator: King, Curtis & Evans, Walter O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Stories of Illumination and Growth: John Biggers' Hampton Murals" documentary]

Description: Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters and Hampton University on the murals of painter John Biggers completed for the university library. The footage shows behind the scenes on the meaning of the murals, development, planning and studio footage of their painting. Biggers is featured in the footage explaining his work and influences which include the environment, folk tradition, and transformation.
Date: 1992/1993
Duration: 28 minutes 55 seconds
Creator: Hampton Univeristy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Young Man, Older Woman" live play, tape 1 of 3]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a live performance of Millie Jackson's play "Young Man, Older Woman" in March of 1992. The footage covers one third of the play which was held in the Naomi Bruton Theater. Actors and actresses can be seen performing on a stage with sets constructed to appear as home interiors.
Date: March 1992
Duration: 55 minutes 35 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Young Man, Older Woman" live play, tape 2 of 3]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a live performance of Millie Jackson's play "Young Man, Older Woman" in March of 1992. The footage covers the mid section of the play which was held in the Naomi Bruton Theater. Actors and actresses can be seen performing on a stage with sets constructed to appear as home interiors.
Date: March 1992
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Young Man, Older Woman" live play, tape 3 of 3]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a live performance of Millie Jackson's play "Young Man, Older Woman" in March of 1992. The footage covers the last third of the play which was held in the Naomi Bruton Theater. Actors and actresses can be seen performing on a stage with sets constructed to appear as home interiors.
Date: March 1992
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 10 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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