Bernie Mac’s appearance on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in 1992 is widely considered one of the most legendary moments in stand-up history. Continue reading
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Category: Black History Month
2/5/26 O&A NYC Black History Month Throwback Thursday: Heatwave – Gangsters Of The Groove
Gangsters Of The Groove is a classic post-disco and funk track by the multinational band Heatwave, released in late 1980. Continue reading
2/4/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Beastmode F2F – Nazzy vs TSmoove
Nazzy is on a uprise battling some of the best of the best dancer within the world of Flex. His next opponent is gritty and hungry tear someone apart. TSmoove is a muscular smooth criminal who is ready. Tell us who will win this upcoming battle in Beastmode Dance Battle League. Continue reading
2/4/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Big Ben – Lady Sings The Blues
Lady Sings The Blues is the story of jazz singer Billie Holiday and is loosely based on her 1956 autobiography. The name of the film was taken from one of Holiday’s most popular songs.
2/3/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Malcolm X Fiery Speeches – Inspiring Words of A Revolutionary
Malcolm X took an uncompromising stand against the injustices in this world. He is an inspiration, to this day, for millions.Hope these words from Malcolm X will inspire you to do your bit for humanity. Continue reading
2/3/26 O&AA NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Josh Johnson Asks How NYCers Honor Black History Without Breaking DEI Bans
As Black History Month comes to an end, Josh Johnson asks New Yorkers if they can censor Black history just as well as the White House has. Continue reading
2/3/26 O&A NYC LIVE PREFORMANCE: Tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack (Grammys 2026)
Excerpt from the tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack at the 2026 Grammys.An 11-minute medley began with Nothing Even Matters, continuing with Brown Sugar and featuring Raphael Saadiq and Anthony Hamilton performing Lady. Continue reading
2/1/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Dottie Peoples & The Peoples Choice Chorale – He’s An On Time God and more
Dottie Peoples has been a star in the gospel music industry for more than 30 years, since she was nine years old. Called The Songbird Of The South by Atlanta WAOK radio announcer Brother Esmond Patterson, Peoples won the top four honors at the 1995 Stellar Awards with her album, On Time God. Continue reading
1/29/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Roots – Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody
The Roots perform Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around from the 2014 soundtrack of the film For A Revolution. In this clip, which juxtaposes black and white footage of 20th-century Civil Rights protests with color footage of the band performing in a recording studio. Continue reading
3/21/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Nike SB Dunk Low Tourmaline
Black History Month 2025 may have wrapped up, the Nike SB team still has a special pair on the way with its new Tourmaline take on the SB Dunk Low. Paying homage to Black cowboys, its mint green suede upper is joined by special heel embroidery, rope laces, sockliner art and more. Continue reading
