Comedian Billy Crystal looked back on his fondest memories of his time with Muhammad Ali during a funny and heartfelt eulogy for the former boxing champion. Thousands paid tribute to Muhammad Ali on Friday during an interfaith service that concluded with eulogies by his dear friends Billy Crystal, Bryant Gumbel and President Bill Clinton. Continue reading
Category: Inspirational
6/12/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: BeBe & CeCe Winans- Heaven
Heaven, the third album released in September 1988 by brother and sister duo BeBe & CeCe Winans. The single Heaven and the album of the same name reached number one on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. Continue reading
(REPOST) 6/7/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Muhammad Ali- Life
Muhammad Ali is asked by a young man in England what will he do with his life after boxing career. In true Ali style he gives an amazingly clear explanation how short the living of life really is. Continue reading
6/5/16 O&A NYC IN MEMORARIUM: Muhammad Ali
A heart is not judged by how much you love;
but by how much you are loved by others.
L Frank Baum from the Wizard of Oz Continue reading
5/31/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Donovan Livingston Spoken Word Convocation Speech At Harvard University
Harvard graduate Donovan Livingston’s convocation speech will definitely go down in history as one of the most moving and meaningful graduation moments of all time. The Master’s of Education student performed a spoken-word poem at Wednesday’s 2016 Convocation Exercises for the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The speech, titled “Lift Off,” describes the difficulties that have historically faced black Americans seeking an education. Continue reading
5/29/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: LaRue Howard- Great I AM
LaRue Howard sings Great I AM from her November 2013 recording LaRue Live at the River . Continue reading
5/22/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Yolanda Adams- Open My Heart (Live)
Yolanda Adams wowed the crowd at the 2016 McDonald’s Gospelfest with Open My Heart her groundbreaking single from her 1999 multi-platinum album Mountain High…Valley Low. Continue reading
5/17/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: President Obama Delivers Commencement Address At Howard University
United States President, Barack H. Obama, delivered the keynote address during Howard University’s 2016 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 7, 2016. Continue reading
5/15/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Gospelfest 2016
By Walter Rutledge
Gospelfest 2016 – Honor Thy Mother took place on Saturday May 7th, 2016 at the Prudential Center (25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ). The event produced a two-fold celebration; it is both the ultimate gospel music extravaganza and a wonderful tribute to our mothers. The Mother’s Day Eve event has become a day long gospel event for the entire family and community. Continue reading
5/12/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL: Rita Moreno Raps At Berklee Commencement Address
Rita Moreno gave the 2016 commencement address at Berklee. Moreno began her address with the standard inspirational speech, then the 84-year-old actress soon broke into a rap, encouraging the audience to pursue their passion. Continue reading

















