9/13/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Send in the Clowns (Trump Parody)- Barbara Streisand

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Ten-time Grammy-winner Barbara Streisand delivered an anti-Trump re-worked rendition of the 1973 Stephen Sondheim classic Send in the Clowns.
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9/13/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Send in the Clowns (Trump Parody)- Barbra Streisand

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Ten-time Grammy-winner Barbara Streisand delivered an anti-Trump re-worked rendition of the 1973 Stephen Sondheim classic Send in the Clowns.
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9/13/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: KITH Presents Inaugural Fashion Show KITHLAND During New York Fashion Week

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Ronnie Fieg and KITH collective have come a long way. They now have multiple locations and in-house lines for men, women and children. In addition, KITH has just announced its inaugural runway show during New York Fashion Week.

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8/20/16 O&A NYC EVENTS: NYC Black Pride 2016 Heritage Awards Ceremony- A Moment of Pride

By Walter Rutledge

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NYC Black Pride 2016 held it’s 8th Heritage Awards Ceremony on Friday, August 19 at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Lenox Avenue West 135th Street in Harlem. The evening presented twenty-six awards to over thirty individuals and organizations who have had a positive intact on the LGBTQ community. The evening began with a reception in the lobby catered by Chef Dhalmu Robinson, before ushering guests into the ceremony.  Continue reading

8/19/16 O&A NYC EVENTS: NYC Black Pride 2016 Heritage Awards Ceremony Honors LBGTQ Trailbrazers

By  Walter Rutledge

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The NYC Black Pride 2016 Heritage Awards Ceremony will be held tonight from 6- 10pm at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Lenox Avenue West 135th Street.  Continue reading

8/18/16 O&A NYC EVENTS: NYC Black Pride 2016 Ignites Harlem

By Walter Rutledge

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The 19th Annual NYC Black Pride 2016 began with IGNITE: An opening reception at ALOFT Harlem. The bar and main floor became an informal yet intimate setting for the four-hour soiree, which eventually spilled out in to the courtyard. The opening event sponsored by FACES-NY, brought together members from all areas of the LBGTQ community.  Continue reading

8/17/16 O&A NYC EVENTS: NYC Black Pride Begins Today

By Walter Rutledge

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The 19th Annual NYC Black Pride 2016 begins today with IGNITE: The opening reception at ALOFT Harlem, 2296 Frederick Douglas Blvd. The five-day celebration, which runs through Sunday, August 21, will feature events celebrating the contributions of LGBTQ people of color. NYC Black Pride, the oldest LGBTQ celebration, has morphed throughout the United States into celebrations of awareness, camaraderie, and tolerance. Continue reading

8/6/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: New Nike And KITH Shop Opens

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Nike x Kith Shop opens at 644 Broadway. And to celebrate this occasion the pop- up shop will release 100 pieces of the Nike x Kith Swoosh Tee. Each tee comes in special metallic gold packaging, numbered to 100.
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8/5/16 O&A NYC With WaleStylez Fashion: Concepts Is Giving Away Steph’s Autographed Shoes For Upcoming Curry Lux Launch

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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This Friday, Under Armour will join forces with Concepts for a unique launch event for the Curry Lux, the first-ever lifestyle output by the performance-heavy brand. Part of the big celebration includes a pretty insane giveaway; four pairs of the Under Armour Curry 2.5 will be given away during the launch event. To say an autographed pair of shoes from a two-time MVP is a collector’s item is an understatement! Be sure to check out Concepts  located on 225 Hudson St.

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6/27/16 O&A NYC DANCE: Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center’s Final Performance Tuesday June 28

By Walter Rutledge

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The 40th Anniversary season of the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center will conclude on Tuesday June 28 with a special by Philadanco and Marshall Swiney. Continue reading