3/4/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Cotton Comes To Harlem- Iris, Officer Jerema and the Paper Bag

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Cotton Comes to Harlem was the beginning of short period in American film that featured black actors in leading roles and the themes dealt with issues from the African-American microcosm. With a screenplay by Arnold Perl and Ossie Davis, and  directed by Davis this action drama represents the black perspective. Much of the film’s humor is urban black comedy, which was groundbreaking in 1970.

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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

3/2/26 San Antonio Spurs at NewYork Knicks – Full Game Highlights

The NewYork Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 114-89 tonight in New York. Mikal Bridges contributed a team-high 25, 5, 5 steals and 5 three pointers, with Jalen Brunson of the Knicks adding an additional 24 points  and 7 assists in the game. Continue reading

3/2/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Stormy Weather- Lena Horne, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Cab Calloway, Nicholas Brothers, Katherine Dunham and dancers

Stormy Weather is a 1943 film musical produced and released by 20th Century Fox. The movie is considered one of the best Hollywood musicals with an all African-American cast and serve to  showcase of some of the top African-American performers of the time. Continue reading

2/28/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Wattstax Concert (1972)

Wattstax was a benefit concert organized by Stax Records  to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the 1965 riots  in the African American community of Watts, Los Angeles. The concert took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 20, 1972. The concert’s performers included all of the Stax’s prominent artists at the time. The genres of the songs performed included soul, gospel, R&B, blues, funk and jazz. The film stars Isaac Hayes, The Staples Singers, Luther Ingram, Johnnie Taylor, The Emotions, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Albert King and others special guest star Richard Pryor. Continue reading

2/27/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Romain Virgo – Soul Provider (Brighter Days Riddim)

Soul Provider is a popular reggae cover of Michael Bolton’s classic, performed by Reggae artist Romain Virgo. It was released on as part of the influential Brighter Days Riddim compilation. Continue reading

2/26/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Converse SHAI 001 “Pink”

Converse continues to build momentum around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s signature footwear lineage with the highly anticipated release of the SHAI 001 Pink.First teased by the NBA star during an off-court appearance last September, the monochromatic silhouette quickly commanded attention across the cultural landscape.  Continue reading

2/26/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: 40 Years of Ralph Lauren All Under One Roof

What begins as a detour to Kingston, New York reveals itself as something closer to a pilgrimage. Thoroughbred New York  the passion project of former actor Laird Macintosh is, by his own quiet estimation, the only all-vintage Ralph Lauren shop in North America. Continue reading

2/26/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Meet Nigeria’s Top Male Models Dominating Europe in 2025

Nigerian male models are taking over the Global stage. From New York, London, Milan to Paris these faces are proving that Nigerian talent is unstoppable. Continue reading

2/25/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Marlee Hightower – We The People

We The People is a prominent dance video and conceptual project directed and choreographed by Marlee Hightower. Released in early 2025, the project features her group, Motiv Crew and served as a high-profile entry for the team representing the USA on the international competition show World Street Woman Fighter. Continue reading