1/16/21 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Nicole Murphy Stays Fit As A 52-Year-Old Grandmother

Nicole Murphy is not your average grandma! At 52, the star is embracing her body, booty and her age! Murphy highlights her workout routine and how she maintains a fit body by making certain lifestyle changes! Plus, she always wants to look good for her man!
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8/17/20 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Good Hair (A Film By Chris Rock)

Chris Rock visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the black community in this exposé of comic proportions that only he could pull off. A raucous adventure prompted by Rock’s daughter approaching him and asking, “Daddy, how come I don’t have good hair?” Continue reading

7/22/20 O&A NYC LOCKDOWN BEAUTY/GROOMING: These 6 Oils Saved My Curls!

“By correctly using these 6 oils, I was able to keep my hair healthy and speed up the transition process when I decided to do a big chop last year”- Natasha Camile Continue reading

7/13/19 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Naomi Campbell’s 5-Minute Beauty Routine

“Many of you have been asking for me to share my makeup routine, so here it is! I never have very much time so I keep it simple and quick. Thanks to my good friend Francois Nars, I have the right tools and products. “Naomi Campbell
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7/22/18 O&A NYC LIFESTYLE: The Lady Boys

The Lady Boys also known as Kathoey are part of the feminine beauty in Thailand. These gender pioneers allowed transgender individuals to have their own platform where they are able to challenge stereotypes and claim cultural recognition. Continue reading

4/25/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Lupita Nyong’o- On Beauty (Love The Skin You’re In)

By Walter Rutledge

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The Oscar speech by Lupita Nyong’o was a historic moment; but her most powerful message was delivered during the 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon sponsored by Essence Magazine. Continue reading

7/13/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Beyoncé’s Ivy Park Sportswear Releases High Summer Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Beyonce’s Ivy Park activewear line had it official launched in April 2016 offering over 100 items. Last week the brand rolled new items for the first time since the initial launch. Continue reading

Lupita Nyong’o Defines True Beauty (video and transcript)

By Walter Rutledge

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The Oscar speech by Lupita Nyong’o was a historic moment; but her most powerful message was delivered during the 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon sponsored by Essence Magazine. Nyong’o was honored with the Best Breakthrough Performance Award for her work in then Oscar nominated 12 Years a Slave. She shared a poignant letter from a girl whose dark complexion gave her feeling of inadequacy. She was able to find her own beauty through Lupita’s journey. Then Lupita share her own story of self-doubt because of her complexion. It is a moving and inspiring affirmation on the meaning of true beauty. Continue reading