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7/17/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Mack
The Mack (1973), follows the rise and fall of Goldie, an Oakland pimp. The film directed by California native Michael Campus, and starred Max Julien and Richard Pryor with Oscar-nominee Juanita Moore, and Tony nominated actor Dick Anthony Williams. The movie was filmed in Oakland, California.
After returning home from a 5-year prison sentence, he returns home to find his brother involved in Black nationalism. Goldie decides to take an alternative path, striving to become the city’s biggest pimp
The Mack- Pimpins Big Business
All pimps need some time to get together and flaunt their hoes and spoils of the game. And what better place to do it than at the Player’s Ball.
The Players Ball
8/31/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janet Jackson – Love Will Never Do (Without You)
Janet Jackson’s Love Will Never Do (Without You) was more than a video, here Janet came into her own. Continue reading
7/17/17 O&A NYC MONDAY MORNING FUNNIES: The Translators – Interpreting Donald Trump (The Daily Show)
Donald Trump has presented special challenges for international translators. The Daily Show has decided to help them in the age of Trump. Continue reading
7/15/17 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Missoni 2017 Spring Summer Menswear (Full Fashion Show)
Missoni’s uniquely dense kaleidoscope of color do seem to have an affinity with South American artisan weaves. The Missoni family traveled to that continent when Angela was 15, and a jacket she bought in Guatemala provided the touchstone for this collection. Continue reading
7/15/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Grace Jones live at North Sea Jazz 2017- Slave to the Rhythm
Grace Jones performs Slave to the Rhythm live at North Sea Jazz 2017. Over 150 performances in total will take place in the weekend of July 7, 8 and 9, spread out over 14 stages. Continue reading
7/15/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Azonto Dance In The USA
By Adewale Adekanbi
Azonto Dance originated in Ghana and was extremely popular from 2011 to 2013. Dancers from all over the world shared their experience and skills including here in the Unite States. This video showcases of some of the dancers in the USA. Continue reading
7/14/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Legendary Tap Dancers Honor Sammy Davis, Jr. at Kennedy Center Honors (1987)
Legendary tap dancer Sammy Davis, Jr. received a special performance at Kennedy Center Honors (1987) by his legendary tap dance peers The Nicholas Brothers (Harold & Fayard), Chuck Green, Jimmy Slyde, and ‘Sandman’ Sims.
LEGENDARY TAP DANCERS HONOR SAMMY DAVIS, JR. AT KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
7/13/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Smart Guy Season 1 Episode 2 The Code
WB Smart Guy run from April 2, 1997 to May 16, 1999 there were 51 episodes of the show shot over the course of its three season The cast included Tahj Mowry, John Marshall Jones, Jason Weaver, Essence Atkins and Omar Gooding.
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7/13/17 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jackson 5- Dancing Machine
The Jackson Five perform Dancing Machine on Soul Train (watch Michael do the Robot). The 1974 hit single became the group first number 1 song since the 1971 release of Sugar Daddy. Continue reading
