8/24/20 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: In the Heat of the Night- Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger

Sidney Poitier, in one of his most-celebrated roles, appears as Virgil Tibbs, a Philadelphia homicide detective who, while visiting a small Mississippi town, will find himself falsely arrested for a murder and then, in a strained collaboration with the town’s sheriff (Rod Steiger), stays on to help solve the murder. Continue reading

 8/24/20 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: The Ojays’ Love Train- Virtual Biden-Harris Remix

The R&B legends The O’Jays bring some well needs summer soul to the upcoming politic season with this Virtual Biden Harris Election Remix of their 1972 classic Love Train.   Continue reading

8/23/20 O&A NYC LOCKDOWN LEARNING: A History Of Oshun

Oshun is commonly called the River Orisha, or goddess, in the Yoruba religion and is typically associated with water, purity, fertility, love, and sensuality. Continue reading

8/22/20. O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: The Queen (1968)

The Queen is a 1968 documentary film directed by Frank Simon and narrated by Flawless Sabrina. It depicts the experiences of transgender woman and “female illusionists” organizing and participating in the 1967 Miss All-America Camp Beauty Contest held at New York City’s Town Hall. Continue reading

8/21/20 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s Shelter

Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s Shelter is a passionate statement about the physical and emotional deprivation of homeless people.  Continue reading

8/21/20 LOCKDOWN LEARNING: The Lost Tapes: Malcolm X

Presented entirely through speeches, newscasts, and rarely seen archival footage, The Lost Tapes: Malcolm X tells the story of the man who, by any means necessary, willingly put his life at risk to bring change and equality to black America. Continue reading

8/20/20 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Mavericks at Clippers | Playoff Game Highlights

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Led by Luka Doncic’s 28 pts, 8 reb and 7 ast, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the LA Clippers 127-114 in Game 2. Kristaps Porzingis added 23 pts and 7 reb in the victory, while Kawhi Leonard tallied 35 pts and 10 reb for the Clippers. This series is now tied, 1-1. Continue reading

8/19/20 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Trail Blazers at Lakers | Playoff Highlights

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 100-93. Damian Lillard’s 34 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast led Portland, while LeBron James recorded 23 pts, 17 reb, 16 ast.LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to record 23 pts, 17 reb and 16 ast in a playoff game. Continue reading