An amazing song and tap routine from Carolina Blues (1944) – with a huge cast of dancers and singers, and headed up by the wonderful Harold Nicholas. Continue reading
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7/16/25 O&A NYC WaleStylez HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, Malice – Chains & Whips
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Clipse has recently dropped the music video for “Chains & Whips,” a fan-favorite off their long-awaited comeback album Let God Sort’Em Out. Featuring a standout verse from Kendrick Lamar, the track dives deep into themes of systemic oppression, generational trauma, and the complicated relationship between survival and material success. Continue reading
7/16/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Only Seniors (SNL)
An elderly couple (Kenan Thompson, Quinta Brunson) tells their children (Ego Nwodim, Devon Walker) about their new life insurance policy. Continue reading
7/15/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Vin Diesel – Multi Facial (film debut)
Multi-Facial is a 1995 short film directed, written, produced, scored by and starring the 22 year old Vin Diesel in his film debut. Continue reading
7/9/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Our Gang /The Little Rascals- Mush n Milk “Don’t drink the milk…Why…. Its spoiled!”
Mush n Milk is one of the series’ classics. Set in a boarding home for children it is most remembered for the breakfast scenes line, “Don’t drink the milk… Why? Its spoiled”.
7/8/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Something Inside So Strong- ft Annatoria & Ché Kirah.
This is the live version of Something Inside So Strong ft Annatoria & Ché Kirah. Originally released on TBN as a powerful tribute to songs that have marked monumental moments in black history, music and culture; singer/songwriter, Junior Garr and choir conductor, Marsha B. Morrison, navigated The Spirituals Choir in a time of great uncertainty to give a message of hope. Continue reading
7/7/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Prince- Under the Cherry Moon
In his second film Under The Cherry Moon worldwide musical sensation Prince stars in this offbeat love story of two young people who fight to stay together. Scheming to get rich quick, Christopher (Prince) and his friend Tricky travel to the French Riviera. But Christopher’s plans go awry when he falls madly in love with a beautiful, spoiled heiress whose parents plot to keep them apart.
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7/6/25 O&A NYC DANCE COMMENTARY: The Ramp To Paradise Afterglow
By Walter Rutledge
The Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) presented A Ramp To Paradise at the Ailey Citicorp Theater on June 27th and 28th. The two-day spring performance season showcased the third rendition of the dance theater narrative. The story begins in 1985 at the now celebrated underground nightclub- the Paradise Garage. The sold-out Saturday evening performance was followed by a classic Paradise Garage style after party that lasted from 9pm to 12am (that’s 12 midnight not the Garage’s notorious Sunday noon closing- for those who remember). Continue reading
7/4/25 O&A NYC INDEPENDENCE DAY LIVE PERFORMANCE: Whitney Houston – Star Spangled Banner (National Anthem) – Super Bowl 1991
Among the annals of national anthems as a prelude to sporting events, few have topped the one delivered by Whitney Houston before Super Bowl XXV in 1991 in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading
7/3/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Marvin Gaye – American National Anthem
Marvin Gaye, The Prince of Motown brought attention to the NBA and helped boost its image. Gaye pioneered singing the national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, in own rendition during the 1983 NBA All-Star Game. Continue reading
