Shortly after being elected as President of the American Academy of Religion, Prof. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. received a call from his son, who had been harassed by two police officers.
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8/15/19 O&A NYC DANCE: The Bessies Honor Dance Pioneer Joan Myers Brown
By Walter Rutledge
The New York Dance and Performance Awards also known as The Bessies will honor Philadelphia dance matriarch Joan Myers Brown with the 2019 Bessie Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dance. “[Brown’s] work has inspired dancers and educated audiences in ways that have enriched and strengthened dance in our country and we look forward to celebrating [her] accomplishments,” said Lucy Sexton, executive director of the New York Dance and Performance Awards. The award will be presented at the 35th annual Bessie Awards ceremony on Monday, October 14, at 7:30pm, at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place, New York. 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
7/16/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Tina Turner- My Love Story
Tina Turner—the long-reigning queen of rock & roll and living legend—sets the record straight about her illustrious career and complicated personal life in this eye-opening and compelling memoir.
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7/9/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: What To The Slave Is 4th of July? James Earl Jones Recites Frederick Douglas
On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, Frederick Douglas gave one of his most famous speeches, “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro.” He was addressing the Rochester Ladies Antislavery Society. Continue reading
7/2/19 O&A NYC INSPPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: RuPaul: Dressed For Success
RuPaul, arguably the most successful drag performer of all time, and now the winner of three Outstanding Host Emmy Awards. Last week, the show also won the Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program. Continue reading
6/18/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Your Mind Lies
Prince Ea tells this story about Harry Houdini will make you question your own mind. Continue reading
5/28/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Simeon Panda – I Am Dedicated (Bodybuilding Motivation)
‘You cannot forget what you are capable of.’ – Simeon Panda
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4/23/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Dwyane Wade- This Bud’s For 3 ( Budweiser)
To celebrate his final season, Dwyane Wade has been swapping jerseys with NBA legends. Before he said goodbye, we surprised him with five more. Continue reading
4/7/19 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tonéx Make Me Over ”canta muito”
Make Me Over by Tonéx from his 2004 album Out The Box. This was his first live album and third major release. It was recorded Live on September 19, 2003 at The San Diego Civic Theater. Out the Box is Certified Platinum selling well over 980,000 copies. Continue reading
