1/3/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Clayton Bigsby, the World’s Only Black White Supremacist – Chappelle’s Show

Clayton Bigsby is a fictional character portrayed by Dave Chappelle in the series premiere of Chappelle’s Show in 2003. He is depicted as a blind, Black man living in a secluded community who, having never seen himself, mistakenly believes he is white and becomes a prominent white supremacist author.

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12/24/25 O&A NYC BLACK FACTS: Judith Jamison – Sunday Morning CBS – AAADT at 60 (2019)

In this CBS Sunday Morning report that originally aired August 11, 2019, on the occasion of the dance group’s 60th anniversary, correspondent Rita Braver talked with dance icon and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Judith Jamison and her succeeding artistic director Robert Battle.
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11/11/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: If You Believe – The Wiz Broadway 50th Anniversary (Film by Samira Fuller-Farquhar)

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of The Wiz on Broadway, “If You Believe” features original cast members Dee Dee Bridgewater (Glinda) and Joni Palmer (Munchkin/Dancer). Continue reading

10/18/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: D’Angelo – Live at BET Awards 2012

D’Angelo performs “Untitled” and “Sugah Daddy” at the 2012 BET Awards. Continue reading

10/12/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Elijah Rock – Moses Hogan Chorale

“Performed by original members of the Moses Hogan Chorale in June, 1996 at the First Baptist Church of New Orleans, LA. Dedicated to all Chorale members and all singers throughout the world who have performed any of the works of Moses Hogan. Lastly, this video is dedicated to the memory of our beloved artistic director and dear friend, Moses George Hogan and also, chorale members Rhonda Ragin and Percy Ewell.”- Ernest C Battle. 

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10/2/25 O&A NYC BLACK FACTS: Without Him Skyscrapers Wouldn’t Exist – The Black Man They Forgot


Alexander Miles, a Black inventor created the automatic elevator door system, making skyscrapers safe and practical. Continue reading

9/5/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm featuring Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers – A Day at the Races (1937).

Shall We Dance Friday

All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm featuring Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers is from the movie A Day at the Races (1937). The singer in the segment is Ivie Anderson from Duke Ellington’s Orchestra. The list of dancers is including Troy Brown, Dorothy Miller, Johnny Smalls, Norma Miller, Leon James, Snooky Beasley, Willa Mae Ricker, Ella Gibson, and George Greenidge. (Apparently, the dancer listed as John Bunch is in fact, Troy Brown). Whitey himself can be seen on the sidelines. He is identifiable by the streak of white in his hair. Continue reading

9/1/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY:   Michael Jackson’s This Is It -Documentary Film (Full Movie 2011)

This compelling documentary follows pop icon Michael Jackson during the days leading up to his untimely death as he prepares for a series of 50 shows.  Continue reading

9/1/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project – Unbound: Shattered Frames, Endless Visions.

By Walter Rutledge

It seems our narratives, our cultural and historic legacy, is being erased or altered to fit a new national fiction. It is becoming extremely important to tell our own stories and to share and protect our narratives. This was the mission of the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project production Unbound: Shattered Frames, Endless Visions. The impressive and stylish sold-out presentation took place on Saturday, August 23 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.

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