2/6/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Black Joy Is Complicated – Black History Month

Journey through 5 decades of satire with black comedic icons new and old from Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Spike Lee, Mike Epps, The Wayans, David Allen Grier, Tommy Davidson, Kenya Barris, Craig Robinson, Killer Mike, Eric Andre, Radha Blank, Sarah Cooper, Anthony Ramos and DeWanda Wise.
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2/5/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Bernie Mac – Def Jam Comedy

Bernie Mac’s appearance on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in 1992 is widely considered one of the most legendary moments in stand-up history. Continue reading

2/5/26 O&A NYC Black History Month Throwback Thursday: Heatwave – Gangsters Of The Groove

Gangsters Of The Groove is a classic post-disco and funk track by the multinational band Heatwave, released in late 1980. Continue reading

2/4/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Beastmode F2F – Nazzy vs TSmoove

Nazzy is on a uprise battling some of the best of the best dancer within the world of  Flex. His next opponent is gritty and hungry tear someone apart. TSmoove is a muscular smooth criminal who is ready. Tell us who will win this upcoming battle in Beastmode Dance Battle League. Continue reading

2/4/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Big Ben – Lady Sings The Blues

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Lady Sings The Blues is the story of jazz singer Billie Holiday and is loosely based on her 1956 autobiography. The name of the film was taken from one of Holiday’s most popular songs.

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2/3/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Malcolm X Fiery Speeches – Inspiring Words of A Revolutionary

Malcolm X took an uncompromising stand against the injustices in this world. He is an inspiration, to this day, for millions.Hope these words from Malcolm X will inspire you to do your bit for humanity. Continue reading

2/3/26 O&A NYC LIVE PREFORMANCE: Tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack (Grammys 2026)

Excerpt from the tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack at the 2026 Grammys.An 11-minute medley began with Nothing Even Matters, continuing with Brown Sugar and featuring Raphael Saadiq and Anthony Hamilton performing Lady. Continue reading

1/27/26 O&A NYC HAIL TO THE KING: Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks ( Act IV The Assassin)

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The Fourth Act of Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks starring John Jones as Dr. King, Sheila Rohan as Rosa Park and James E. Murphy as the Assassin.

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2/18/24 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet – Remembering

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Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet (JGCO) presented their New York City season February 13 thru 15 at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Bam Fisher Fishman Space. The seventy minute audience friendly one act was more than a celebration of Black History Month; it is also a fitting tribute to the dance theatre genre. The season offered a blend of spoken word, live drumming, recorded music and voiceovers, theater, ritual, art, photography, video projections and of course the primary medium dance. Continue reading

2/13/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: 28 Reasons To Hug A Black Guy – SNL

In honor of Black History Month, three students (Jay Pharoah, Sasheer Zamata, Kenan Thompson) sing a song that offers 28 reasons to hug a black guy today. Reason number one: they deserve a chance. Reasons two through 28: slavery. Continue reading