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[Press release: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters Celebrates Black History Month with Gospel Concert Featuring the Clark Sisters: Detroit's Gospel Diva's]

Description: Press release informing the public of the upcoming performance of the Clark Sisters on February 28, 1993 at the Naomi Bruton Theater. The performance was sponsored by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, and the news release provides information on the singing duo set to perform.
Date: February 16, 1993
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Program: Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert Series]

Description: Program for the annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement concert hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The program provides information on the featured performers and the schedule of the event.
Date: January 16, 1993
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Program: Sixth Annual Superior Performance Awards Program District V]

Description: Program for an awards program meant to honor notable performers and was hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on May 16, 1993 at the Dallas Convention Center Theatre. The program outlines each person awarded, as well as the schedule for the event.
Date: May 16, 1993
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Program: Open House]

Description: Program for the open house for the Miller Brewing Company, which was on January 16, 1982 and hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The program includes a schedule for the event, as well as information on the volunteer staff.
Date: January 16, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Program: Generations - a celebration of the black family]

Description: Program for art exhibition of 'Generations - a celebration of the black family,' which was sponsored by the Miller Brewing Company. The program lists the artists being presented and described the art pieces being shown. The exhibition was held January 16 - February 29, 1982.
Date: January 16, 1982
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Program: Symphony in Black]

Description: Program for the Symphony in Black event which marked the Fifth Annual Medal of Merit Awards Banquet for the Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The event was held on July 15, 1983 at the Majestic Theatre. The program lists performers and honorees.
Date: July 16, 1983
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Press release: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters Host Conference on Black-on-Black Violence]

Description: Press release advertising the conference hosted by the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters on April 24, 1993 at the Academy. The conference theme was 'Black-on-Black Violence: The Psychodynamics of Black Self-Annihilation in Service of White Domination.'
Date: March 16, 1993
Creator: Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Diane Ragsdale political march and JBAAL awards luncheon]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a political march in honor of Diane Ragsdale running for Mayor of Dallas followed by a black-tie awards luncheon. The footage shows protestors and marchers walking holding signs on the topics of racism, LGBTQIA+ rights, and police brutality. The footage covering the luncheon shows a large space set with banquet tables and various well-dressed individuals giving speeches at a center podium.
Date: July 16, 1988
Duration: 1 hour 53 minutes 15 seconds
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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[17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" tape]

Description: Audio tape from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert Featuring Albertina Walker, Karen Clark held on January 16th, 2000 at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas Texas. The tape includes the full concert of gospel and spiritual choral music along with speakers.
Date: January 16, 2000
Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: Walker, Albertina
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[22nd Annual Summer Musical Reception]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 22nd annual summer musical reception for "Djaamana' Deen" event in 2006. The video shows a crowded lobby with individuals and families scattered around talking or being served in line beverages and snacks. The volunteers appear wearing black shirts with the musical poster printed on the front. People can be seen hugging and many hold bouquets of flowers.
Date: July 16, 2006
Duration: 5 minutes 31 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert" tape 1 of 2]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 17th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights" live concert event held at the Meyerson Symphony center on January 16th, 2000. The footage shows a large choir accompanied by featured gospel vocalists Albertina Walker and Karen Clark-Sheard.
Date: January 16, 2000
Duration: 2 hours 22 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: King, Curtis
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Diane Ragsdale political march and JBAAL awards luncheon, 2]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a political march in honor of Diane Ragsdale running for Mayor of Dallas followed by a black-tie awards luncheon. The footage shows protestors and marchers walking holding signs on the topics of racism, LGBTQIA+ rights, and police brutality. The footage covering the luncheon shows a large space set with banquet tables and various well-dressed individuals giving speeches at a center podium.
Date: July 16, 1988
Duration: 1 hour 53 minutes 15 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Roundtable Writer's Breakfast: "From Back Doors to the Silver Screen"]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the roundtable writers breakfast featuring arts writer Donald Bogles "From Back Doors to the Silver Screen" held on May 16th, 2009. The footage shows Bogles seated at the head of a large table with Curtis King leading a discussion on the status of African Americans in film, television and theatre using example of stereotypes and acclaimed performances as talking points.
Date: May 16, 2009
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: King, Curtis & Bogles, Donald
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Civil rights montage film shown at the 22nd Black Music and the Civil Rights concert]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters shown at the 22nd annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held on January 16th, 2005. The VHS footage is compiled in a montage style showing black and white footage from the civil rights era in America featuring Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. The clips show police brutality, speeches, gatherings and protests.
Date: January 16, 2005
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes 42 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["There's A Brown Girl in the Ring", Part 1 of 2]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "There's A Brown Girl in the Ring" event in 2002. This video features a theatrical performance of the play, "There's A Brown Girl in the Ring," by Beah Richards and performed live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre. This video is Part 1 of 2 of the event. The video cuts at 1:02:39 to a news broadcast.
Date: November 16, 2002
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 49 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[24-Hour Film Feast: Cicely Tyson / Antonio Fargas, tape 3 of 3]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 24-Hour Film Feast of 2001 featuring Cicely Tyson and Antonio Fargas. The VHS footage shows Fargas holding a dialogue and speaking to an audience at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre on November 16th, 2001.
Date: November 16, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 57 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Bonita and Billie: Based on the Life of Billie Holiday]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Bonita and Billie: Based on the Life of Billie Holiday event in 2010. This video is part of TBAAL's Dress Performance Theatre Series and starred Bonita Brisker, live on stage at Clarence Muse Café Theatre, celebrating the life and legacy of jazz icon Billie Holiday.
Date: 2010-04-16/2010-04-17
Duration: 2 hours 1 minute 37 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[TBAAL Concert]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their TBAAL Concert event in 2007. This video features a gospel choral performance live on the Naomi Bruton Main Stage. This video begins with a brief introduction by founder and president Curtis King.
Date: June 16, 2007
Duration: 1 hour 39 minutes 41 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Charles Rice choir performs at 2016 TBAAL Budding Rose concert]

Description: Photograph of students from the Charles Rice Learning Center choir performing at the 2016 Budding Rose concert at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Four boys can be seen playing drums in front of the group. Other members of the choir are standing in rows, looking at a woman who is standing on the right side of the photograph. The woman has her back turned to the camera and appears to be conducting. Members of the larger TBAAL choir can be seen sitting on stage in the background of the phot… more
Date: April 16, 2016
Creator: Latte Media Group
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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