Known for his abstract mixed-media paintings with socio-political undertones, artist Raymond Saunders guides us through the non-linear landscape of his identity, consciousness, and art-making process. Continue reading
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7/24/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sweet Dreams – Sr. Tom Jones, Will.I.Am, Olly Murs, and Jennifer Hudson (The Voice UK 2019)
Watch the performances of The Voice UK 2019 coaches, Sr. Tom Jones, Will.I.Am, Olly Murs, and Jennifer Hudson together. To open the show, they sing “Sweet Dreams” of Eurythmics. The production is so cool that it’s like watching a video clip. Continue reading
7/24/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: The Niggar Family – Chapelle Show
The Niggar Family, one of comedian Dave Chappelle‘s most controversial skits, explores the question of what effect “the n-word” would have if it were just another name. The skit is filmed in black and white, with sets and costumes right out of Father Knows Best or Leave It to Beaver or, for a more recent reference, Pleasantville. We see a squeaky-clean family of aw-shucks pleasantness and golly-jeepers naïveté, a “typical American” (i.e., white) family named Niggar. Continue reading
7/23/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Jackson 5 – Body Language (Do The Love Dance)
The Jackson 5 performed Body Language on the Carol Burnett Show in July 1975 and again on January 21, 1976. Continue reading
7/22/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Trump’s Jobs PSA
After successfully deporting every undocumented immigrant in the US, President Trump hypes up all of the new jobs he has created for MAGA to do. Continue reading
7/22/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Malcolm – Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025)
In his poignant spoken word performance and talk, Malcolm – Jamal Warner shares how embracing vulnerability rather than pursuing notions of being cool changed his life. He encourages us to resist the media stereotypes of Black men, filled with bravado and danger, and instead create space and acceptance for male vulnerability and self-love.
7/21/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Tron: Ares – Official Trailer
Tron: Ares follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. Continue reading
7/21/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kehlani – Folded
Folded is by R&B artist Kehlani, released on June 11, 2025. It was produced by Andre Harris, D.K. The Punisher, Don Mills and Khris Riddick-Tynes. Continue reading
7/21/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Woody Strode – Sergeant Rutledge
Lt. Cantrell (Jeffrey Hunter) defends Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) as witnesses give testimony (relived in flashbacks) revealing the Sergeant’s gallantry – and the shocking truth behind the alleged crimes. Director John Ford, who attacked racism in The Searchers, explores similar territory in this landmark Western, the power of which still rings out with uncommon force decades later.
7/20/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Aretha Franklin – What a Friend We Have in Jesus (1972)
What a Friend We Have in Jesus was recorded in January 1972 at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) then 29 years old and Reverend James Cleveland (1932 – 1991) performed with Southern California Community Choir led by Reverend Dr. Alexander Hamilton (1945-2022). Continue reading
