7/15/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Vin Diesel – Multi Facial (film debut)

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Multi-Facial is a 1995 short film directed, written, produced, scored by and starring the 22 year old Vin Diesel in his film debut. Continue reading

7/8/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Something Inside So Strong- ft Annatoria & Ché Kirah.

This is the live version of Something Inside So Strong ft Annatoria & Ché Kirah. Originally released on TBN as a powerful tribute to songs that have marked monumental moments in black history, music and culture; singer/songwriter, Junior Garr and choir conductor, Marsha B. Morrison, navigated The Spirituals Choir in a time of great uncertainty to give a message of hope. Continue reading

7/1/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Focus On Yourself And Stay Silent In 2025 – Motivational Speech | Eric Thomas

Focus On Yourself 2025! No one else is living your life. When focus on yourself, stay silent and figure out your purpose, eveything else falls into place. Purpose will make the pain bearable. The Kevin Durant What’s Your Why Motivational Speech by Eric Thomas Continue reading

2/6/25 O&A NYC DIVO ALERT: Will Smith and Big Sean ft. OBanga – Beautiful Scars

Will Smith and Big Sean have released the song Beautiful Scars, featuring OBanga, along with a Matrix – inspired music video. The actor has also announced that he will be dropping a new solo album, Based On a True Story — his first full length album release in over 20 years.  Continue reading

1/21/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: In My Father’s Footsteps

By Walter Rutledge

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

1/7/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Judith Jamison- 22nd Kennedy Center Honors (1999)

Morgan Freeman introduces honoree Judith Jamison at the 22nd Kennedy Center Honors in 1999. Continue reading

12/31/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Akon – Akon’s Beautiful Day

Join Akon as he takes us on a positive journey into the new year with his lastest hit single Akon’s Beautiful Day. Continue reading

10/1/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Chadwick Boseman’s Tribute to Denzel Washington (2019)

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman pays tribute to Denzel Washington as he receives the 2019 AFI Life Achievement Award the presentation was broadcast on TNT. Continue reading

9/17/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Hannibal Barca- The Man Who Tried To Conquer Rome

Hannibal was a Carthaginian (Northern Africa) general and statesman who commanded the forces of Carthage in their battle against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. His campaign bring his army over the Alps in the winter was one of the boldest moves in history. Continue reading

9/3/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Wise African Proverbs and Sayings

 

Wise African Proverbs and Sayings (episode one) explores the rich cultural heritage and profound insights of the African people through their timeless proverbs. Continue reading