3/7/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Classical Music meets Hip Hop: Kev Marcus of Black Violin

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Black Violins, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Will B are two classically trained violinists living their dream. The Florida natives began experimenting with playing stringed melodies over mash-ups of popular hip-hop songs. The duo had no idea this sound was something craved by a wide audience. Continue reading

2/22/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Misty Copeland- The Power Of Ballet

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Misty Copeland makes history as the first African-American female principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Copeland, who came from meager beginnings, became interested in dance at age 13 (usually considered too late for ballet). A true prodigy her talent propelled her to dance en pointe after three months of training and performing within her first year. She shares  her optimism and reflects on her path to stardom.   Continue reading

2/9/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Michaela DePrince- From ‘Devil’s Child’ To Star Ballerina

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Michaela De Prince shares her triumphant story of achievement, love, joy and daring to dream. Through her story she wants to encourage young people to aspire to a dream. Her message is loud and clear: Make your talent a part of your dream, and dare to make love a part of your life. Never be afraid of living and never be afraid of loving. Continue reading

2/2/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Nothing To Do With My Prophet

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Nothing To Do With My Prophet is a response to all those that have abused, disgraced or debased the message of Islam through their words and actions, whether they be deranged Muslims or Anti-Islam haters. Continue reading

1/26/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Oprah Winfrey’s Top 10 Rules For Success

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Oprah Winfrey has been dubbed the Queen of All Media, she has been ranked the richest African-American of the 20th century, the greatest black philanthropist in American history, and is currently North America’s only black billionaire. Here are her Top 10 Rules for Success. Continue reading

1/19/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Martin: A Ballet By John Parks- Act 1

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Martin: A Ballet by Gordon Parks Act 1 Introduces us to John Jones as Martin Luther King, Sheila Rohan as Rosa Parks and James E Murphy as the Assassin. Continue reading

1/12/16 O&A NYC Inspirational Tuesday: Louise L Hay – Stress Free Living And Job Success

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Louise L Hay is a well-known self-help author. Louise Hay has written the books 101 Power Thoughts and You Can Heal Your Life. Louise L Hay Talks about using affirmations and meditation to reinforce self-love, how to love yourself. Louise Hay has also created Heal Your Body and I Can Do It. Everything has to do with self-esteem affirmations.
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1/5/15 O&A NYC Inspirational Tuesday: one

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one: an inspiring story of how to overcome loneliness to find your passion and follow your dreams.  The story is an insight into one teen’s loneliness during the periods of high school and post-secondary education. The film depicts a time where he finds himself, and the key to breaking out of his lonely mindset, and show how photography and The One Project saved it.  Continue reading

12/29/15 O&A NYC Inspirational Tuesday: Disney’s Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions

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Happy New Year! Draw inspiration from these top 10 New Year’s resolutions from your favorite Disney characters- and then make your own.  Continue reading