On July 21, 1983, music icon Diana Ross gave one of the most legendary performances of her career when a massive, torrential thunderstorm struck her free benefit concert on The Great Lawn in New York City’s Central Park. Continue reading
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Category: Inspirational
7/21/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Discipline Yourself Everyday – The Most Powerful Motivational Speech
Discipline Every Day! The world doesn’t reward potential, it rewards discipline. It’s the key to achieving success and overcoming doubt. True greatness requires the commitment to consistently show up and fight for your purpose, even when the journey becomes difficult. This is a video on why you need to become so disciplined it scares them. Powerful Motivational Speech by William Hollis. Released by Motiversity. Continue reading
7/14/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Shi Heng Yi – Focus On Yourself And Stay Silent
Focus On Yourself And Stay Silent is a powerful concept popularized by Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi, which emphasizes that real power, clarity, and self-mastery come from withdrawing your energy from external noise and redirecting it inward. Continue reading
7/7/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Peanut Boy – Trouble with the Curve (2012)
Mickey (Amy Adams) showcases her new pitching phenom Rigoberto Sanchez (Jay Galloway) to the Atlanta Braves’ staff and her father, Gus (Clint Eastwood), by demonstrating how rookie Bo Gentry (Joe Massingill) can’t hit a curveball. Continue reading
6/30/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Teyana Taylor Accepts The Icon Of The Year Award In an Emotional BET Awards Speech
Teyana Taylor took home the inaugural Icon Of The Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards, headlining a historic four-win sweep at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Her legendary artistic idol, Janet Jackson, made a surprise appearance to present the trophy, driving Taylor to tears of disbelief before she delivered a powerful message about community and industry survival. Continue reading
6/26/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Amina – A Day In The Life Of A Dancer
By Walter Rutledge
One of the more rewarding aspects of being a cultural commentator is the opportunity to observe so much young talent. People from all walks of life converge on New York City with their dreams wrapped in the invincibility of youth. It’s amazing! It’s like seeing Geese flying south, Salmon swimming upstream and sometimes Lemming to the sea. Regardless, many have sacrificed with the hope of fulfilling their destiny, of living their dream. Amina Konaté is living her dream. Continue reading
6/23/26 O&A NY INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Most Powerful Motivational Speeches Compilation
You are not done yet. You have work to do. Get back up, stop making excuses, and let the world know you’ve got more left in you. I know, it hasn’t been easy. It was never supposed to be easy. Get back to work. You’re Not Fucking Finished. Continue reading
6/21/26 O&A NYC A FATHER’S DAY STORY BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: My Dad And The Naked Lady
By Walter Rutledge
Artist And Model by Romare Bearden
Happy Father’s Day! The day always brings back great memories of my Dad. One of my favorite stories I call My Dad And The Naked Lady. Continue reading
6/21/26 O&A NYC A FATHER’S DAY STORY BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: My Dad And The Naked Lady
By Walter Rutledge
Artist And Model by Romare Bearden
Happy Father’s Day! The day always brings back great memories of my Dad. One of my favorite stories I call My Dad And The Naked Lady. Continue reading
6/18/26 O&A NYC !!! STOP THE PRESSES !!! : Michelle Obama’s Full Remarks At Obama Presidential Center Dedication
Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful and deeply personal address during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony in Chicago. Her speech celebrated her husband, Barack Obama‘s legacy, their shared South Side roots, and the enduring power of hope and democracy. Continue reading
