Sammy Davis Jr.’s iconic live performance of Mr. Bojangles in Germany took place on June 28, 1985, at the Hohensyburg Casino in Dortmund. Continue reading
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Category: Black History
2/15/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Mississippi Mass Choir – When I Rose This Morning
Gospel music has experienced a great loss with the passing of one of it’s legends – Mama Mosie Burks of the Mississippi Mass Choir, she was 92. Known as “Mama” Burks, the former lead soloist of the Mississippi Mass Choir’s gospel was born June 17, 1933 in Forest, Mississippi. Continue reading
2/14/26 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues is a biographical musical drama starring Diana Ross in her Academy Award-nominated film debut as the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. Continue reading
2/13/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Freddie McGregor – Push Come To Shove
The original music video for Freddie McGregor’s 1986 hit Push Come To Shove has two distinct versions, with the Director’s Cut being the most sought-after by purists. Continue reading
2/13/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW SPECIAL: The Skaters In Uganda Are So Freaking Talented
Filmed a full week in Uganda with the incredible skaters from Uganda Skate Society to film, skate, and learn about their lives and their scene. This video is a raw look into the real Skate Culture growing in East Africa passion, struggle, talent, and pure love for skateboarding. Continue reading
2/13/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: TV Personality Cheryl Wills Joins Remembering Cast.
By Walter Rutledge
Journalist and author Cheryl Wills joins the cast as both actor and playwright for the Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Dance Company in tonight’s production of Remembering at the BAM Fisher Fishman Space, 321 Ashland Place, in downtown Brooklyn. Wills shared the story of her great, great, great grandfather Private Sandy Wills with young audiences on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday evening’s performance playwright Wills will be performed by Thera Ward. Continue reading
2/12/26 O&A NYC VALENTINE’S DAY SONG OF THE DAY: The Stylistics – Betcha By Golly Wow
A soulful pick for Valentine’s Day. “Betcha By Golly, Wow” is a cornerstone of Philadelphia soul that perfectly captures the “Quiet Storm” romantic vibe. Continue reading
2/11/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Only Black Lawyer At The Firm – Mycal Dédé
Comedian Mycal Dédé on talking to the Black Israelites, picking up his grandma with Alzheimer’s from the nursing home, and taking on weird pro-bono cases. Continue reading
2/11/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Beastmode F2F – Spawn vs Emo
Spawn is on an uprise battling some of the best of the best dancer within the world of Flex. His next opponent is Goddess on the floor “Get Low”. Emotions can tell a story like no other. Who do you think will win this upcoming battle in Beastmode Dance Battle League. Continue reading
2/11/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Mobb Deep 30th Anniversary Tour “The Infamous”
The Mobb Deep 30th Anniversary “The Infamous” LP live show with Nas, Raekwon the Chef and Big Noyd took place at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York City. Continue reading
