3/31/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Zach Diamond – Rules

Canadian hip-hop artist Zach Diamond released a single, Rules, on March 6, 2026. The song’s motivational lyrics centered on self-love and resilience has gained it significant traction on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Continue reading

3/10/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATION TUESDAY: Sheryl Lee Ralph – A 3-Step Guide to Believing in Yourself (TED)


In her 2023 TED Talk, The 3-Step Guide to Self-Belief, Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph shares a practice for cultivating self-confidence by shifting how you perceive, think about, and present yourself to the world.

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3/326 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Viola Davis Receives NAACP Image Awards Chairman’s Award for Excellence, Impact & Advocacy

At the NAACP Image Awards, Viola Davis is honored with the prestigious Chairman’s Award, recognizing a career defined by excellence, impact, and fearless advocacy. From groundbreaking performances in film and television to her unwavering commitment to uplifting underrepresented voices, Davis has consistently used her platform to challenge the status quo and expand what’s possible in storytelling. Continue reading

1/13/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Teyana Taylor Wins Female Supporting Actor In A Motion Picture at Golden Globes Awards

Teyana Taylor won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Female Actor in a Motion Picture for her powerful role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in the film One Battel After Another, marking a significant career milestone at the 2026 ceremony. She dedicated her win to brown sisters and little brown girls, delivering an emotional speech emphasizing that their softness isn’t a liability and they belong in every room.  Continue reading

1/6/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: If This Found You, 2026 Is Going To Be The Best Year of Your Life


If 2025 tested you in ways you never expected, this message is for you. This video is a gentle but powerful reminder that everything you endured was preparation, not punishment. Continue reading

12/30/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Carmen DeLavallade- The Creation


Dancer, actor and choreographer Carmen DeLavallade performs The Creation featuring choreography by her husband Geoffrey Holder. Holder also designed the costume and music. 
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12/27/25 O&A NYC BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: In My Father’s Footsteps

Walter and Barry in SnowEvery time we have a snowstorm it brings back one the most lasting and endearing early memories I have of my father. I was six years old; we lived in a quiet residential Northeast Bronx neighborhood. (Yes there are quiet neighborhoods in New York City.) Back then we didn’t have a formal sidewalk the grassy front lawn meandered into a roughly paved street that seemed to be more dirt than asphalt. Continue reading

12/23/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Stay Silent And Everything Will Come Naturally

Success isn’t found in the noise – it’s built in moments of silence, patience, and unwavering belief. This fifty minute Motivational Speech explores the power of quiet perseverance, trusting the process, and letting success come to you. Continue reading

12/9/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Viola Davis 2015 Emmys Awards Acceptance Speech

Viola Davis won the 2015 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her iconic role as Annalise Keating in How to Get Away with Murder. Davis became the first African-American woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress Award. She delivered a historic, powerful speech about opportunity for women of color in Hollywood.  Continue reading

11/25/25 O7A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Rudyard Kipling’s If Read By Morgan Freeman

 

If— a poem by English poet Rudyard Kipling was written circa 1895 as a tribute to Leander Starr Jameson. It is written in the form of paternal advice to the poet’s son, John. This rendition is recited by Morgan Freeman. Continue reading