6/8/18 O&A NYC HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Ten Extreme Abs and Core Exercises

London based PT Alex Edwards takes us through ten tough exercises that will strengthen your core. A strong core will also help your functionality, general training and help protect against injuries.  Continue reading

5/15/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Chadwick Boseman’s Howard University 2018 Commencement Speech

Howard University alumnus Chadwick Boseman provides words of inspiration to the Class of 2018 during Howard University’s 150th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 12 in Washington, D.C. Continue reading

5/8/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Five Steps To Help Your Life- Trent Shelton

Trent talks to his son Tristan about Five Steps That Can Help Your Life.
1. Commitment
2. Discipline
3. Consistency
4. Faith
5. Heart Continue reading

5/4/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Maya Plisetskaya Dances Bolero, And The Dying Swan

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Maya Plisetskaya, Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the Bolshoi Ballet, danced Maurice Bejart’s Bolero set to the famous Ravel score in 1975. Plisetskaya created a stunning theatrical experience. What makes the piece so compelling is that although Plisetskaya may be accompanied by dozens of other dancers mirroring her movement, the first and only focus is on the prima ballerina herself.  Continue reading

4/24/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Dr. Maya Angelou- Be a Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud

After hearing a 19th-century African-American song, Dr. Maya Angelou has never forgotten one important lyric: God put a rainbow in the clouds. Watch as Dr. Angelou shares how she honors those who employed kindness to help her, and find out how, she says, we can all “be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud,” no matter who they are. Continue reading

3/18/18 HEALTH AND FITNESS: Ulisses Williams Jr. The King Of Aesthetics

Ulisses Williams Jr. is known for his shredded 8-pack, Ulisses Jr succeeded in achieving one of the greatest physiques in the world. Continue reading

2/13/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Talk

The Talk are scenes of black parents openly sharing truths about bias their children will experience. The conversations we have but don’t want to… Continue reading

2/11/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Total Praise – Richard Smallwood

Richard Smallwood wrote Total Praise during a dark time in his life. He was a caretaker for two people, one with Alzheimers and one with cancer. He originally sat down to write a “Woe is me” song , but this kept coming out instead. It’s what he called “Valley praise”. Continue reading

1/9/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: When God Says No- Inky Johnson Turns Tragedy into Triumph

Inky Johnson, safety University of Tennessee, was on track for a first-round NFL draft pick; but a life-changing injury that left his right arm paralyzed. Continue reading

1/8/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Arthur Mitchell And Anna Kisselgoff Discuss Agon And More

Arthur Mitchell discusses Agon with New York Times dance critic Anna Kisselgoff. Also bonus clip of Diane Adams and Arthur Mitchell in Agon pas de deux.  Continue reading