11/27/21 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: When Harry met Santa (English Subtitles)

Posten, the Norwegian postal service, puts out an annual holiday short film advertisement and this year’s offering is quickly going viral online. The four-minute short, When Harry Met Santa, features a gay love story. And it ends with a recognition that it is the 50th anniversary of the country’s decriminalization of homosexuality. Continue reading

11/26/21 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Misty Copeland- Black Ballerinas Work Harder

In 2015, Dancer Misty Copeland made history by becoming the first African American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. Fast forward to 2021, and she has been on Time magazine’s 100 list and one Glamour magazine’s “Women of the Year.” Now, the New York Times bestselling author and trailblazer is releasing a new book, “Black Ballerinas.” The illustrated nonfiction collection celebrates dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage. Continue reading

11/26/21 O&A NYC BLACK FACTS: The Astonishing Legend of the Queen of Sheba Arguably the Mother of the Ethiopians

The Legends of Africa series takes a look into the rich and complex world of our past through the lives of great men and women who we consider today our legends.In today’s video we will be looking at the royal queen Makeda, better yet known as the queen of Sheba and who holds the title of mother of the Ethiopian nations.  Continue reading

11/25/21 O&A NYC FOOD AND EVENT PLANNING: Patti LaBelle’s Famous Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Business Insider caught up with the Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle, so she could teach us how to make her world famous sweet potato pie. Her sweet potato pie famously flies off the shelves at Walmart. Continue reading

11/25/21 O&A NYC THANKSGIVING MORNING FUNNIES: In Living Color- Wrath of Farrakhan

The Wrath of Farrakhan, sketch pits the original Enterprise crew, led, of course, by Captain James T. Kirk (Jim Carrey) against the minister (Damon Wayans) and two of his cohorts, who beam aboard to confront the captain about the oppression on his bridge. 
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11/23/21 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Iman Shumbert & Daniella Win Dancing With The Stars

Iman Shumpert made history as first NBA star in 30 seasons of the show to take home the mirrorball. Shumpert made history on Monday night as the first former NBA player to take home the mirrorball trophy on Dancing with the Stars. Continue reading

11/22/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: South African Folk Dances- Zulu music, Domba, Volo, Ingoma boys, Ingoma girls, Indlamu & Mzansi

Various interpretations of folk dances from South Africa. Performed by the Ama-Zebra Folk Dance Ensemble, which is based in Kwa Mashu, South Africa. Continue reading

11/21/21 O&A NYC SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Donovan & Mrs. Johnson-The Jealous West Indian Man Pt.2

Donovan has his eyes on Mrs. Johnson even in the most unusual circumstances. Continue reading

11/20/21 O&A NYC FOOD: Old School Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing 

This Old School Cornbread Dressing  recipe by Chef Jeffery Williams has been a Thanksgiving staple for the Williams household for over 40 years.
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