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

11/18/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Debbie Allen Receives Honorary Oscar Award

The 16th Governors Awards presents Honorary Oscars to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and Wynn Thomas, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Dolly Parton. The four Oscar® statuettes were presented at the Academy’s 16th Governors Awards on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, in Los Angeles. Continue reading

10/28/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Rudy – Fortune’s Truth (1993)

When he hears that Rudy (Sean Astin) has quit, Fortune (Charles S. Dutton) reveals that years back, he also quit the team and has regretted it ever since. Continue reading

9/20/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATION TUESDAY: Our Deepest Fear – Akeelah and the Bee

Akeelah and the Bee (2006) was written and directed by Doug Atchison. It tells the story of Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother Angela Bassett, her schoolmates, and her coach, Dr. Joshua Larabee (Laurence Fishburne).  Continue reading

9/16/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: What About The Life You Promised To Yourself-Powerful Motivational Speech Video

What About The Life You Promised To Yourself – Powerful Motivational Speech Video is a raw and soul-stirring motivational video created and edited by Absolute Motivation. This intense motivational speeches compilation is a reminder of the vow you once made to yourself—the vision you dreamed of, the standard you swore you’d hold, the life you promised you’d build. Continue reading

9/11/25 O&A NYC DANCE: 9/11 Tribute Table of Silence Project at Lincoln Center (2016)

Watch the sixth annual 9/11 Table of Silence Project Memorial Tribute with 150+ dancers on the Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center in New York City. Choreographed by Jacqulyn Buglisi, the 9/11 Table of Silence is a free, public performance ritual for peace from the New York City community of artists to the world. The event streamed live on September 11, 2016, beginning at 8:15am. Continue reading

9/2/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: 5 Lessons To Live By – Dr. Wayne Dyer

 

Dr. Wayne Dyer’s 5 Lessons to Live By emphasize a mindful and intentional life, focusing on changing your perspective, eliminating resentment by choosing kindness, understanding that your thoughts shape your reality, maintaining an open but unattached mindset, and living fully without regret by expressing your true potential. Continue reading

7/29/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Focus On Yourself And Stay Silent In 2025 – Powerful Motivational Speech 2025

35 Harsh truth nobody wants to admits!Brutally honest advice from the man that makes millionaires. One of the Best Motivational Speeches featuring Alex Hormozi. Edited by Motiversity. Continue reading

7/22/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Malcolm – Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025)

In his poignant spoken word performance and talk, Malcolm – Jamal Warner shares how embracing vulnerability rather than pursuing notions of being cool changed his life. He encourages us to resist the media stereotypes of Black men, filled with bravado and danger, and instead create space and acceptance for male vulnerability and self-love.