An animated tribute to James Brown‘s 1966 Mega-hit It’s A Man’s World. Continue reading
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8/19/19 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Rufus Jones For President (1933) Featuring Sammy Davis, Jr and Ethel Waters
Rufus Jones For President (1933) starring Ethel Waters, Hamtree Harrington, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dusty Fletcher, Edgar Connor, The Will Vodery Girls, The Russell Wooding Jubilee Singers. Continue reading
GOSPEL SUNDAY: Aretha Franklin- Amazing Grace
Aretha Franklin recorded Amazing Grace in January 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptish Church in Los Angeles. The Reverend James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir accompanied Franklin. This never-before-seen footage of Franklin’s legendary live-gospel-album recording is a profoundly moving and deeply soulful performance that transcends time.
8/14/19 O&A NYC WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK: August 13 through August 20, 2019
August is here. In New York that means lazy afternoon and warm humid nights- the perfect NYC formula for a good time. We have great events indoors and out and many are free! Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
8/5/19 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Pip- A Short Animated Film
Pip animated short film presented by Southeastern Guide Dogs — A heartwarming tale for underdogs everywhere, Pip is the story of a small dog with a big dream—to become a Southeastern Guide Dog. Does she have what it takes? Continue reading
8/2/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Boogaloo Shrimp- An Urban Dance Legend
Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers a dancer and actor known for his role as Turbo in the 1984 film Breakin and the sequel Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo. Continue reading
7/31/19 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Paul Mooney- Complete Scenes From Black Hollywood (1984)
Paul Mooney‘s scenes from the seldom-seen British documentary Black Hollywood. Continue reading
7/30/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: 1930’s Harlem- When Harlem Was The Cultural Mecca
1930s Harlem, New York City captures richness of Harlem life in the 1930’s. Scenes of the Cotton Club, Duke Ellington and band; and the daily lives of Black people living in the African- American cultural Mecca- Harlem. Continue reading
7/29/19 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Circle Of Life- Lion King Movie (1994) Featuring Carmen Twillie, Lebo M.
Circle of Life is a song from Disney’s 1994 animated film The Lion King. Composed by Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice, the song was performed by Carmen Twillie (the deep female lead vocals) and Lebo M. (opening Zulu vocals) as the film’s opening song.
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7/27/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Sudanese Models Angok Mayen and George Okeny
Sudanese models Angok Mayen and George Okeny have overcome countless challenges to achieve their goals and work for the greater good. Watch as they lift the veil on their private lives and share their own stories of heartbreak and triumph. Continue reading
