2/10/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES- CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Naomi Campbell Supermodel

naomi-campbell-makeup Naomi Elaine Campbell, an English-born model, of African Jamaican descent and Chinese Jamaican ancestry through her paternal grandmother, who carried the family name Ming. Recruited at the age of 15, she established herself among the top three most recognizable and in-demand models of the late 1980s and the 1990s, and she was one of six models of her generation declared supermodels by the fashion world. Continue reading

2/10/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY EXTRA! – ANYTHING GOES: The Versace Tribute Collection- Spring/Summer 2018

“This collection is a Tribute to the life and works of Gianni. Continue reading

2/9/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Giselle’s Mad Scene- Virginia Johnson and the Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem presented the Creole Giselle in 1987 the world transported the classic ballet from the medieval Rhineland to the Louisiana bayous of the 19th century. In this production the cast includes Virginia Johnson- Giselle, Eddie Shellman- Albrecht and Thera Ward- Bathilde. Continue reading

2/8/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Prince – When Doves Cry

When Doves Cry by Prince, is the lead single from his 1984 album Purple Rain.
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2/7/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY BLACK HISTORY MONTH: James Baldwin – Pin Drop Speech

James Baldwin delivers earth shattering speech at Cambridge University during a debate with William F. Buckley Continue reading

2/6/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez ARTISTIC DESIGN: DSPTCH & Medicom Toy Drop A Concrete Pattern BE@RBRICK Set

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Medicom Toy recently collaborated with DSPTCH on a concrete pattern BE@RBRICK set. Comprised of a 400% and 100% iterations, the concrete-themed set of BE@RBRICKs is inspired by the urban outdoors use of DSPTCH carrying gear. Continue reading

2/6/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Peter Dinklage and Morgan Freeman With Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott -Doritos Super Bowl Commercial 2018

Peter Dinklage faced off against Morgan Freeman for the rap battle of the 21st century at Super Bowl LII. Continue reading

1/12/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Motion Dancer Refat Abdullayev

Motion Dancer Refat Abdullayev on got Talent as he performs an amazing emotional dance routine on Poland’s Got Talent 2017. We see the influence of urban American of the contemporary dance scene.  Continue reading

1/9/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: When God Says No- Inky Johnson Turns Tragedy into Triumph

Inky Johnson, safety University of Tennessee, was on track for a first-round NFL draft pick; but a life-changing injury that left his right arm paralyzed. Continue reading

1/8/17 O&A NYC FOOD- IT’S TIME FOR COMFORT FOOD!: Salmon Cakes

These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful. The crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon are the hallmark of these salmon patties. They are the real deal! It’s no wonder these salmon cakes have been so popular. Continue reading