It was Monday night, August 3, at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. At the track and field stadium, the gun sounded for the 400-meter semifinals. About 100 meters into the race, Britain’s Derek Redmond crumpled to the track with a torn right hamstring. Medical attendants rushed out to assist him, but as they approached Redmond, he waved them all aside, struggled to his feet, and crawled and hopped in a desperate effort to finish the race. Continue reading
Author: OutandAboutnycmag
8/15/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Fashion: ADIDAS Announces New NYC Flagship With Adidas NMD Red Apple
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
adidas Originals is giving Nike a run for the top spot in the footwear and apparel market. With a new Brooklyn studio, a key part of their new ‘design farm’ system, and the new U.S. flagship store at 115 Spring Street in SoHo opening on August 17th adidas is coming on strong. Continue reading
8/15/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez LIFESTYLE: WAFFLESNCREAM Captures Nigeria’s Exploding Skate Scene
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
WAFFLESNCREAM recently produced the country’s first homegrown skate edit called “Jide” that features local riders Olaoluwa ‘slawn’, Yinka, Samuel ‘Ziggy’ and John ‘Enigma’ alongside Lusaka, Zambia-bred skaters Saidi Lungu and Evaristo Mutale, who are both competing at the KDS African Skateboarding Championship in October.
8/15/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Gene Kelly- Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) musical comedy film classic directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. The film starred Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. Continue reading
8/14/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Vanessa Bell Armstrong- Teach Me Oh Lord (LIVE Oprah Show)
Teach Me Oh Lord from her debut project, Chosen, Vanessa Bell Armstrong performs the classic on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Continue reading
8/13/16 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES EXTRA: Ready-to-Wear Chanel Show Fall-Winter 2016/17
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
For the Chanel Fall/Winter 2016/17 Ready-to-Wear fashion show Karl Lagerfeld hit upon one way to make every show-goer happy this morning, and it wasn’t from the wonderment of a set of gargantuan proportions. Quite simply, it was giving each and every one of his guests a front row seat. Continue reading
8/13/16 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Pat Cleveland


Pat Cleveland is a trailblazing international model. One of the first black supermodels she rose to prominence in the 1970’s. Cleveland was a muse to the designers Halston and regularly opened his fashion shows. She also regularly appeared in the shows of Yves Saint Laurent and Stephen Burrows. Continue reading
8/13/16 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations
Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations is the 1968 Emmy-Nominated TV special starring Diana Ross with Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong with The Temptations.
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8/12/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Jodeci – Freek’N You
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Freek’n You is a song by R&B group Jodeci recorded for their third album The Show, the After Party, the Hotel (1995). Continue reading
8/12/16 O&A NYC FOOD- GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Oriental Skewers
Oriental Skewers are an easy, quick and fun addition to the traditional backyard barbecue feast. They also are perfect to bring to a summer picnic or the beach. Continue reading




















