2/23/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn 2 – Fight Highlights

Claressa Shields maintained her “GWOAT” status with a dominant unanimous decision victory  over Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Continue reading

2/23/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Liberation of L.B. Jones- Roscoe Lee Browne – Introducing Lola Falana

In the 1970 film drama The Liberation of L.B. Jones a wealthy Black undertaker, Lord Byron (L.B.) Jones performed by Roscoe Lee Browne, seeks to engage a respected lawyer to represent him in a divorce action against Emma (Lola Falana), his young wife who’s having an affair with Willie Joe Worth (Anthony Zerbe), a white cop. Jones is seeking a divorce from his considerably younger Emma, alleging she had an affair with white police officer Willie Joe Worth, whom he suspects is the biological father of her unborn child. Continue reading

2/23/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: On My Own – A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO)

In this episode of A Black Lady Sketch Show Gabrielle Dennis as a woman who is repeatedly visited by R&B legend Patti LaBelle every time she experiences a breakup. Continue reading

2/23/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: The Biggest Men’s Fashion Trends For Spring Summer 2026

For Spring Summer 2026, men’s fashion trends center on comfort, relaxed silhouettes, and expressive personal style through bold colors, utilitarian elements, and nostalgic throwbacks.

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2/23/26 O&A NYC LOCKDOWN LEARNING: The Real Story of Jean-Michel Basquiat

The Real Story of Jean-Michel Basquiat, often focusing on his transition from a homeless graffiti artist to a global art icon. This YouTube mini-documentary titled The Real Story of Jean-Michel Basquiat was released in 2023. Continue reading

2/22/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Count Basie and his Orchestra live -North Sea Jazz Festival (7/13/1979 – World of Jazz)

 The first concert of bandleader/pianist William ‘Count’ Basie and his Count Basie Orchestra at the North Sea Jazz Festival 1979. Basie did two concerts at the festival, one month before his 75th birthday. Continue reading

2/22/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Oh Happy Day – The Edwin Hawkins Singers (1969)

Oh Happy Day is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of the 1755 hymn by clergyman Philip Doddridge. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969. It has since become a gospel music standard. Continue reading

2/21/26 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: 17 African Male Models From Men’s Fall 2026

17 African male models just made their official runway debut at Men’s Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear from Milan to Paris — and people paid attention. Continue reading

2/20/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Buju Banton – Untold Stories

Untold Stories is a landmark Reggae song by Buju Banton, released as part of his critically acclaimed album Til Shiloh.Recorded when Buju Banton was only 22, the track is a semi-acoustic ballad that signaled a major shift in his career from dancehall toward more socially conscious and spiritual themes.

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2/20/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Black History Month Stand Up Comedy Compilation – Stand Up Comedy

In honor of Black History Month, Cracked Comedy Club put together a full stand up compilation. The lineup includes the following: Eva Evans , Andre D. Thompson, LeClerc Andre, Ontonio Kareem, Onika McLean, Simeon Goodson, Neko White, Jared Waters, Randall Otis and Ayanna Dookie. Continue reading