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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Tag: Inspiration
1/27/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Martin Luther King Jr. – No Human Is Illegal
This short speech reframes immigration as America’s greatest source of strength — not a threat. Inspired by the moral cadence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it challenges the fear, division, and political noise surrounding immigration today. It’s clear the voices of oppression have not been silenced. The chorus of hate, fear, greed and politics remain synonyms for discrimination and bigotry. Whether you’re living the immigrant journey or witnessing it in your community, this message is for every outsider who refused to stay outside. Continue reading
12/16/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Comeback Always Starts In The Dark – Powerful Motivational Speech Video
This powerful motivational speeches compilation speaks to the unseen phase of growth—the quiet grind, the lonely discipline, the nights where no one is watching and nothing feels certain. Real comebacks aren’t announced, they’re built in silence. Continue reading
2/2/21 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Cicely Tyson Remembering Arthur Mitchell
Cicely Tyson and Arthur Mitchell had a friendship the spanned almost 60 years. Tyson shared her heartfelt memories of their meeting and endearing friendship at the December 3, 2018 memorial at Riverside Church, New York City. Continue reading
11/17/20 O&A NYC INSPIRATION TUESDAY: Barack Obama: The 2020 60 Minutes Interview
The former president shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what’s behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S.- Scott Pelley reports. Continue reading
3/5/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Rise Above- Trent Shelton
Trent Shelton offers a powerful message about overcoming the challenges in your life. Never let the fear of losing people cause you to lose yourself. Continue reading
10/14/17 O&A ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Oprah Winfrey’s Top 10 Rules For Success- You Become What You Believe!
Oprah Winfrey media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist is best known for her 25 year talk show host. Continue reading
1/31/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Mahershala Ali – Male Actor in a Supporting Role (Moonlight) – SAG Awards 2017
Mahershala Ali poses in the press room with the awards for outstanding performance by a male actor in a supporting role for “Moonlight” and outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture for “Hidden Figures” at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
10/18/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Ruth Brown’s 1989 Tony Award Acceptance Speech For Best Actress in a Musical And Performance With Linda Hopkins And Cast
Ruth Brown wins the 1989 43rd Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Black and Blue. And a performance of T’Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do with Linda Hopkins and cast. Continue reading
8/2/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: President Barack Obama’s 2016 Democratic National Convention Speech
President Barack Obama painted an optimistic picture of America’s future and offered full-throated support for Hillary Clinton’s bid to defeat Republican Donald Trump in a speech that electrified the Democratic National Convention.
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