This is one of those iconic speeches from Morgan Freeman on Black History into cinema and how he struggled his way out to be one of the successful actors of all time. Continue reading
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2/18/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tems – Boy O Boy
Tems has released the music video for Boy O Boy, a standout track from her debut album Born In The Wild. Released via RCA Records, the black and white video, directed by Loris Russier and written by Tems herself, captures the raw emotions of heartbreak and struggle in a relationship. Continue reading
2/18/24 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet – Remembering
By Walter Rutledge
Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet (JGCO) presented their New York City season February 13 thru 15 at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Bam Fisher Fishman Space. The seventy minute audience friendly one act was more than a celebration of Black History Month; it is also a fitting tribute to the dance theatre genre. The season offered a blend of spoken word, live drumming, recorded music and voiceovers, theater, ritual, art, photography, video projections and of course the primary medium dance. Continue reading
2/17/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: One In A Million – The Ron LeFlore Story
One In A Million: The Ron LeFlore Story is a 1978 American made-for-television biographical sports drama film telling the story of Ron LeFlore, a troubled Detroit youth who rose from Michigan prisons to star in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers. The film was based on LeFlore’s autobiography, Breakout: From Prison To The Big Leagues.
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2/17/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Black Jeopardy – SNL50
Contestants (Eddie Murphy, Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones) compete on Black Jeopardy, hosted by Darnell Hayes (Kenan Thompson), with special appearances from Chris Rock and Doug (Tom Hanks). Continue reading
2/17/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Eric Benét, Chante Moore – So Distracted
Eric Benét debuts the second video from his from his EP Duets – So Distracted with Chanté Moore on Valentine’s Day. The sultry song is the perfect celebration of love and passion. Continue reading
2/16/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Open The Eyes of My Heart – Jordan G. Welch
Since her debut single Obedience in 2012, Jordan G. Welch has imprinted her sound into the hearts of many. Her life models her gift: she is an experience of raw musical prowess, that audibly cares as much as she delivers.
2/15/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Diamond Platnumz ft Yemi Alade – Waist
Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack professionally known as Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava artist, dancer, philanthropist and businessman. Continue reading
2/15/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure – Black History Museum Tour Guide
Roy Wood Jr. weighs the differences between having a black tour guide or a white tour guide at a civil rights museum. Continue reading
2/15/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater – Release Date Trailer
Konami has officially confirmed the launch of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, as announced during the recent State of Play livestream.Following the teaser Sony released last year, this reboot of Metal Gear Solid 3: Sneaker Eater aims to stay faithful to Hideo Kojima’s 2004 masterpiece while enhancing it with modern technology. Continue reading
