Roy Wood Jr. weighs the differences between having a black tour guide or a white tour guide at a civil rights museum. Continue reading
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Tag: Black History Month 2025
2/11/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Michael Jackson – Earth Song
Earth Song was written and composed by Michael Jackson as a passionate plea for environmental awareness in the face of unchecked global development. It was released on this date as the third single from HIStory: Past, Present and Future—Book I. Continue reading
2/11/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Epic Motivational Speech by Denzel Washington – Claim Your Dream
Claim Your Dream is a motivational speech by Denzel Washington that encourages people to purse their goals.Dreams without goals are just dreams.To achieve dreams, you need discipline and consistency.You should stop drifting through life and start your journey towards greatness. Continue reading
210/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Harold Nicholas – Mister BeeBe (1944)
Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 17, 1921 – July 3, 2000) was a tap dancer specializing in tap. Nicholas was the younger half of the tap-dancing pair the Nicholas Brothers, known as two of the world’s greatest dancers. Continue reading
2/9/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Herbie Hancock Concert In Paris (2023)
Herbie Hancock Band with Elena Pinderhugues, Lionel Loueke, James Genus, Trevor Lawrence. Piano Jazz Sessions, Fondation Louis Vuitton. Continue reading
2/6/25 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jeffrey Osborne – Love Ballad
Jeffrey Linton Osborne is a Soul artist, songwriter and lyricist. He is the former drummer and lead singer of the Soul Group L.T.D, with whom he began his musical career in 1970. Continue reading
2/5/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Kendrick Lamar – Count Me Out
Kendrick Lamar is a Hip Hop artist from Compton, California. He’s signed with Dr. Dre’s label, Aftermath. Kendrick also has his own label, known as Top Dawg Entertainment. Continue reading
2/3/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Chic – Good Times
Alfa Anderson, best known for being one of the lead vocalists of the iconic 1970s band Chic, has died, according to reports. She was 77, this is a tribute to the Disco Legend for Black History Month. Continue reading
2/3/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Island In The Sun – Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge
Island In The Sun is a 1957 Drama film produced by Darryl F. Zanuck and directed by Robert Rossen. It features an ensemble cast including James Mason, Harry Belafonte, Joan Fontaine, Juan Collins, Dorothy Dandridge, Michael Rennie, Stphen Boyd, Patricia Owens, John Justin, Diana Wynyard, John Williams and Basil Sydney. Continue reading
2/1/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Nike SB Dunk Low BHM
Nike brings history to life with its latest release, the SB Dunk Low BHM, designed for Black History Month 2025. This special edition honors the often-overlooked legacy of Black Cowboys and their vital contributions to the American West. Continue reading
