6/10/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Agon Pas de Deux – Diana Adams and Arthur Mitchell

The Agon pas de deux, choreographed by George Balanchine in 1957 to a score by Igor Stravinsky, is a revolutionary milestone in 20th-century ballet. Its original cast paired Arthur Mitchell, the first Black principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, with Diana Adams, a caucasian ballerina.

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6/18/26 O&A NYC !!! STOP THE PRESSES !!! : Michelle Obama’s Full Remarks At Obama Presidential Center Dedication

Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful and deeply personal address during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony in Chicago. Her speech celebrated her husband, Barack Obama‘s legacy, their shared South Side roots, and the enduring power of hope and democracy. Continue reading

6/13/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Method & Red Show Episode 1

Hip Hop recording artists Method Man and Redman move into a predominantly white suburb in New Jersey (along with Method Man’s mother Dorothea, and two friends Lil Bit and Dupree). When the pair violates neighborhood association rules from throwing a wild party and face eviction, they attempt to use kindness (and fruitcake) to endear themselves to their new neighbors. Continue reading

6/9/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Sanford and Son -The Wedding Guests Want Their Gifts Back (Demond Wilson, Redd Foxx)

The wedding is off, but the drama is just getting started as the reception turns into a free-for-all at the Sanford house. Between guests reclaiming their blenders and a heated showdown with Aunt Hazel (Lillian Lehman), Lamont (Demond Wilson) finally loses his cool—leading to a legendary finale where Fred (Redd Foxx) uses the wedding cake to make sure Hazel never forgets this “happy” occasion. Continue reading

6/8/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: RuPaul – Back To My Roots

Back to My Roots is a vibrant house and dance-pop track by entertainer RuPaul, released on April 27, 1993, as the fourth single from the debut album Supermodel of the World. The song functions as a bold celebration of Black beauty, traditional hairstyles, and self-expression, heavily utilizing the famous phrase “Black hair is a revolution”. Continue reading

6/7/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Mississippi Mass Choir – What A Friend We Have In Jesus

What a Friend We Have in Jesus is a powerful gospel arrangement performed by The Mississippi Mass Choir on their live album, God Gets The Glory, released on September 23, 1991. Arranged with the choir’s signature powerhouse vocals and soulful harmonies, this track is a definitive staple of modern traditional gospel music. Continue reading

6/7/26 O&A NYC THE WORD: Kathleen Battle & Jessye Norman at Carnegie Hall -There is a Balm in Gilead

There is a Balm in Gilead performed by Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman at Carnegie Hall remains one of the most culturally significant and vocally sublime moments in classical music history. 

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5/25/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT MEMORIAL DAY EXTRA: Nancy Wilson – Newport Jazz Festival (Full Concert – 08/15/87) 

The legendary songstress Nancy Wilson delivered a mesmerizing performance at the Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island on August 15, 1987. Backed by her stellar trio, including longtime drummer Roy McCurdy, her set blended traditional jazz standards, pop-infused melodies, and signature storytelling ballads. Continue reading

5/16/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Michael Jackson HIStory World Tour 1997 (Live In Munich)

Michael Jackson’s HIStory World Tour live performance in Munich, Germany took place on July 4 and July 6, 1997, at the iconic Olympiastadion. The July 6 concert, which attracted over 72,000 fans, is considered one of the most famous and definitive video recordings of Jackson’s entire touring career. Continue reading

4/23/26 O&A NYC BLACK MUSIC HISTORY: A History of Funk Music And Black Liberation Of The 1970s – Full Documentary

We Want The Funk a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spans from gospel, soul, highlife, and early jazz roots, to its rise and impact on new wave and hip-hop, as funk music has been transcendent for creators and listeners alike. Continue reading