At the start of the new millennium the Dalai Lama issued eighteen rules for living. Continue reading
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Category: Inspirational
5/16/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Kevin Doe- Persistent Experimentation
Kelvin Doe was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone in 1996 as the youngest of five children. His creative instincts have been with him as a child and he would often dream of solutions to problems in his community. At the age of 10, he started scavenging for scrap electronics parts from dump sites after school for his inventions. Continue reading
4/25/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Lupita Nyong’o- On Beauty (Love The Skin You’re In)
By Walter Rutledge
The Oscar speech by Lupita Nyong’o was a historic moment; but her most powerful message was delivered during the 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon sponsored by Essence Magazine. Continue reading
4/18/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Michelle Obama’s Emotional Final Message To America
Michelle Obama’s last speech as First Lady of the United States called for young Americans to resist their fears and face life’s challenges with the hope that there is something better if you’re willing to work for it. Continue reading
4/11/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie- The Danger Of A Single Story
Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice. Continue reading
3/28/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt an American singer, actress, dancer, activist, voice actress and comedian best known for her highly distinctive singing style. Her U.S. top ten hits 1953 recordings of “C’est si bon” and the enduring Christmas novelty smash “Santa Baby”, remain popular today. Orson Welles once called her the “most exciting woman in the world”. Continue reading
3/14/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Trans Model Lenya Bloom
“When you accept us, you accept yourself” Lenya Bloom trans model Continue reading
3/7/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Judith Jamison- 22nd Kennedy Center Honors
Morgan Freeman introduces honoree Judith Jamison at the 22nd Kennedy Center Honors in 1999. Continue reading
2/21/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Ajani the Brave
Ajani the Brave, an African folk tale about a boy going on a quest to overcome his fears. The animation was produced by Aphton Corbin from the California Institute of Arts. Continue reading
2/13/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez VIDEO: New Nike Message- Equality And Opportunity
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Airing tonight during the Grammy is featuring Nike’s powerful and serious new advertisement that sends a message regarding opportunity and discrimination. Continue reading
