Maurice White, Earth, Wind and Fire vocalist and co-founder died in his sleep in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening. He was 74. The singer had battled Parkinson’s disease since 1992. Because of the disease, he had not toured with the pioneering soul and R&B group since 1994. He nevertheless remained active on the business side of the group. His health had reportedly deteriorated in recent months. Continue reading
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2/5/16 O&A NYC FOOD FOR YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY: Super Bowl Loaded Nachos
Super Bowl Loaded Nachos are the ultimate game time buffet food. These loaded nachos are a great half-time show stopper, so prepare prior to your party and put in the oven about 10 minutes before half-time. With two meats, three cheeses and an array of goodies including jalapeños, avocado, black beans, and chopped raw onions your guests will be cheering for more than just the show. But take care to layer well. Layering is the key to loaded nacho perfection. Continue reading
2/5/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Exquisite Zombies- Stampede Yak Films and Adobe Project 1324 x 2016 Sundance Film Festival
The world premiere of YAK Films x Project 1324 newest film, Stampede featuring Bones The Machine. Continue reading
2/4/16 O&A NYC FOOD FOR YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY: Green Chile Queso
Green Chile Queso is an easy, quick and fun addition to your Super Bowl Party menu. Continue reading
2/4/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Moms Mabley (comedian) 1948
Moms Mabley performing a comedy act (1948) one of her lines “Cab Calloway once call me a dog. I would like to be a dog if Cab Calloway would be my tree.” Continue reading
2/3/16 O&A NYC FOOD FOR YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY: Super Bowl Seafood Pizza
Pizza is a staple at most Super Bowl Parties. Don’t call your local pizza chain make an upscale seafood pizza guaranteed to compete with the half time show. Continue reading
2/3/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Paul Mooney- Dropping Knowledge
Paul Mooney drops knowledge with Reelblack in 2010. In this clip, he talks about the difference between being half-African and half-Black, DNA, his Rip Van Winkle screenplay, Willie Lynch and the fear Black women instill in their sons.
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2/2/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Nothing To Do With My Prophet
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
2/2/16 O&A NYC FOOD FOR THE SUPER BOWL: Home Made Soft Pretzels
At your Super Bowl Party home made soft pretzels are a game day favorite. Continue reading
2/1/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Lena Horne – Stormy Weather featuring “Katherine Dunham with her dance troupe.” (1943)
Stormy Weather, the title song and dance sequence for the 1943 film of the same name, starred Lena Horne and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Katherine Dunham with her “dance troupe”. Other notable performers in the movie were Cab Calloway and Fats Waller (both appearing as themselves), the Nicholas Brothers dancing duo, comedian F. E. Miller, and singer Ada Brown. Despite a running time of only 77 minutes, the film features some 20 musical numbers. This was Robinson’s final film (he died in 1949); Waller died only a few months after its release. Continue reading