2/11/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Michael Jackson – Earth Song

Earth Song was written and composed by Michael Jackson as a passionate plea for environmental awareness in the face of unchecked global development. It was released on this date as the third single from HIStory: Past, Present and Future—Book I. Continue reading

2/11/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Epic Motivational Speech by Denzel Washington – Claim Your Dream

Claim Your Dream is a motivational speech by Denzel Washington that encourages people to purse their goals.Dreams without goals are just dreams.To achieve dreams, you need discipline and consistency.You should stop drifting through life and start your journey towards greatness. Continue reading

2/11/25 O&A NYC DANCE: Kevin Iega Jeff Creates to Communicate With Homage

By Walter Rutledge 

Keeping in the spirit of his credo, “create to communicate”, Kevin Iega Jeff has choreographed Homage for the Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet. Homage will be presented during Remembering, the company’s 30th anniversary season celebration February 13, 14, 15 at BAM Fisher Fishman Space in downtown Brooklyn. The intergenerational ensemble work highlights the artistry of three accomplished female performers Shirley Black Brown Coward, Bahiyah Sayyed and Thera Ward. Continue reading

210/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Harold Nicholas – Mister BeeBe (1944)

Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 17, 1921 – July 3, 2000) was a tap dancer specializing in tap. Nicholas was the younger half of the tap-dancing pair the Nicholas Brothers, known as two of the world’s greatest dancers.  Continue reading

2/9/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Herbie Hancock Concert In Paris (2023)

Herbie Hancock Band with Elena Pinderhugues, Lionel Loueke, James Genus, Trevor Lawrence. Piano Jazz Sessions, Fondation Louis Vuitton. Continue reading

2/7/25 O&A NYC BLACK FACTS: Emmett Till- His Death, Mother, Grave, & Facts

Emmett Louis Till was a 14-year-old African American who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, after being accused of offending a white woman in her family’s grocery store. Join us as we discuss historical moments leading up to the death of Emmett Till, and how his death, helped fuel the Civil Rights movement. Continue reading

2/6/25 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jeffrey Osborne – Love Ballad

Jeffrey Linton Osborne is a Soul artist, songwriter and lyricist. He is the former drummer and lead singer of the Soul Group L.T.D, with whom he began his musical career in 1970. Continue reading

2/5/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: In Living Color – The Best Of Great Moments In Black History Series

The Best Of Great Moments In Black History is a recurring sketch series on the comedy show In Living Color that parodies significant events and figures from African American History, often using humor to highlight social issues and stereotypes while celebrating key achievements.

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2/4/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Kendrick Lamar Wins Record Of The Year For “NOT LIKE US” | 2025 GRAMMYs Acceptance Speech

In his 2025 Grammys Acceptance Speech for Record Of The Year for Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar thanked his hometown of Los Angeles and the people who supported him on his journey. He also recognized the pioneering West Coast Hip Hop artists who inspired him. Continue reading

2/3/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: The Cleveland Show – Excited For Black History Month

Cleveland and Cleveland Jr. teach Donna and the kids their tradition of celebrating Black History Month. However, when Rallo learns about his heritage at school, he provokes Cleveland into a battle royale with neighbor, Lester. Continue reading