8/18/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Julian Bond speaking at HRC Los Angeles Dinner

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Julian Bond speaks about how the gay rights movement and the civil rights movement are both valid and comparable. In honor of Bond’s lifetime contribution to the struggle for human right and human dignity O&A NYC Magazine shares the words and thoughts of Julian Bond- a true American hero.  Continue reading

7/28/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Prince Ea- Why I Think This World Should End7/28/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Prince Ea- Why I Think This World Should End

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Rapper Richard Williams, aka Prince Ea, gives us a rundown of various issues our generation is facing in his spoken word piece. He begins with the bold statement, “The world is coming to an end,” and proceeds to highlight key issues our generation is facing. Continue reading

7/20/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Amandla Stenberg- Don’t Cash Crop On My Cornrows

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The Hunger Game’s 16-year-old Amandla Stenberg delivers a crash course on black culture with a classmate for their history class. Continue reading

7/14/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Misty Copeland- Dancing Her Dreams

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Misty Copeland stopped by The View on July 6th to discuss her promotion to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre. Copland becomes the first African-American dancer to achieve principal status. In addition O&A NYC Magazine includes Copeland’s 60 Minutes Interview. Continue reading

5/30/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: President Obama Delivers Clementa Pinckney Eulogy

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President Barack Obama on Friday eulogized the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, one of the victims in last week’s church massacre, calling him a “man of God who lived by faith.” Continue reading