In 1962, Fannie Lou Hamer was ready to cast her first ballot – but Mississippi wasn’t ready to let her vote. Denied registration, she fought for rights for Black Americans. Continue reading
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Tag Archives: Women’s History Month
3/11/24 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN ON HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Mahalia Jackson Documentary
This timeless documentary about Mahalia Jackson, the legendary Queen of Gospel, features Jackson herself telling her story of her life and times! Continue reading
3/10/24 O&A NYC CELBRATING WOMEN IN GOSPEL: Battle of Jericho- Mahalia Jackson Singing before Martin Luther King Jr. Sermon
3/9/24 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN- SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Nancy Wilson at the Newport Jazz Festival (August 15, 1987)
Nancy Sue Wilson a singer whose career spanned over five decades, from the mid-1950s until her retirement in the early 2010s. Wilson recorded more than 70 albums and won three Grammy Awards for her work. During her performing career, Wilson was labeled a singer of blues, jazz, R&B, pop and soul a “consummate actress”; and “the complete entertainer”. Continue reading
3/8/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Muni Long – Made For Me
Priscilla Renea Hamilton known professionally as Muni Long, is an American singer and songwriter from Gifford,Florida. Under her birth name, she signed with Capitol Records to release her debut studio album Jukebox, which was met with positive critical reception despite failing to chart. Continue reading
3/5/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Inner White Girl (Reese Witherspoon) – SNL
When Leslie Jones has a hard time dealing with white people, she consults her Inner White Girl (Reese Witherspoon). Continue reading
3/1/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly
Killing Me Softly is by Roberta Flack, released on August 1, 1973, by Atlantic Records. She recorded the album with producer Joel Dorn for eighteen months.The album was dedicated to Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Continue reading
3/1/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: GAP x Jungle – Linen Moves Campaign (feat. Tyla)
Gap has as storied history of partnering with big artists. Tyla is the latest musician to add her name to the long list of ambassadors.The South African singer appears in her first-ever fashion campaign for the brand’s new Spring 2024 collection.In the ad, she can be seen dancing to Jungle’s Back on 74 donning flowy tan cargo pants and a matching crop top from Gap’s newest linen collection. Continue reading
3/31/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lady Marmalade- LaBelle – (1975)
Lady Marmalade, a song by black R&B/Rock girl group Labelle, was written about a prostitute from New Orleans, Louisiana. The song’s inspiration was from Bob Crewe’s observations of New Orleans. It was originally recorded by the group Eleventh Hour for their greatest hits album. Continue reading
3/23/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS – Save The Overtime (For Me)
Gladys Knight & the Pips were an R&B, Soul and Funk family music group from Atlanta, Georgia that remained active on the music charts and performing circuit for over three decades starting from the early 1950s. Continue reading
