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Tag: Black History
7/7/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: THE WOMAN KING – Official Trailer
The Woman King is an upcoming American historical epic film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood,from a screenplay she co-wrote with Dana Stevens and a story by Maria Bello. It is based on the true story of the Dahomey Amazons. Continue reading
3/1/22 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Halle Berry Wins Best Actress: 74th Oscars (2002)
“I wanted to believe it was so much bigger than me,” said actress Halle Berry of becoming the first (and still the only) Black performer to win a Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Monster’s Ball at the 2002 74th Academy Awards. Continue reading
2/27/22 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Bobby McFerrin- 23rd Psalm
Bobby McFerrin‘s haunting rendition of the 23rd Psalm featuring SLIXS & Friends, live in Gdansk, Poland at the Solidarity of Arts Festival, 17 August 2013.
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1/9/21 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ ART TRIBUTE: USPS Honors Sculptor Edmonia Lewis in New Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service has become a champion of the arts through stamps that highlight both iconic and overlooked figures who’ve left an incredible mark on culture.Born of Haitian and Ojibwe descent, Edmonia Lewis is accredited by some historians as the first Black American sculptor. Continue reading
1/3/22 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Anna Lucasta Starring Eartha Kitt and Sammy Davis Jr.
Anna Lucasta (Eartha Kitt) has been walking the streets in San Diego since being thrown out of home, at 19, by her alcoholic father, Joe (Rex Ingram). Continue reading
5/24/21 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Scrub Me Mama With A Boogie Beat (1941)
4/13/21 O&A NYC LOCKDOWN LEARNING: The Confession of Nat Turner Read by Brock Peters (1968)
The reading of, The Confessions of Nat Turner by the distinguished actor, Brock Peters, represents the first attempt to make Turner, leader of the most massive slave revolt ever to occur in America, known to a large popular audience. A widely circulated novel, recently awarded a Pulitzer prize, was the cause for a number of scholars and critics.
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2/12/21 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez BLACK HISTORY: Black Rome: The Brazilian State Where African-Americans Are Finding Their Roots
Renee Adolphe was living the American Dream. She had a successful career, owned a home and two cars. Yet, she gave it all up to live in an impoverished community in the heart of Brazil.Correspondent Leone Lakhani takes us inside the Brazilian state of Bahia, also known as Black Rome. Continue reading
11/3/20 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Martin Luther King, Jr. Urges People To Vote (KTLA News 1964)
Black and white footage of Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering a speech in front of The Boys Market in Los Angeles. This was one of many stops King made in Los Angeles as he traveled around the country encouraging people to vote in the upcoming election. Continue reading
