1/26/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: The Last Air Jordan 2 x Don C

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Jordan Brand and Don C will create one more final installment of the Air Jordan 2 x Don C series in 2017. Featuring a Pink Salmon colorway, the Air Jordan 2 x Don C will offer a leather quilted and suede upper in a pink tone.  Continue reading

1/25/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 12 OVO “Black”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Air Jordan 12 OVO Black will finally release on February 18 at select retailers during NBA All-Star Weekend. The shoe will retail for $225. This luxurious black pair will be a must-have upon release.  Continue reading

1/8/17 O&A NYC (REPOST WITH NEW INTRODUCTION): Gospel Artist Makes Medical Discovery

By Walter Rutledge

Once again a Bible Bigot, this time Kim Burrell, has misused scripture to preach hate and exclusion. The article below originally appeared in Harlem World Magazine in the summer of 2010 shortly after the Deitrick Haddon/Tonex twitter scandal broke. For years the gospel industry had made subtle references and caddy “humorous” comments  about Tonex’s flamboyant gospel stage show. But there was nothing subtle about their reaction when Tonex decided to live in his own truth. Continue reading

1/7/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nai-Ke Air Force 1 “Jade”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Nike Sportswear celebrates Chinese New Year with two distinct styles of the Nike Air Force 1 that tie in Jade stone elements. Jade is a one-of-a-kind stone with a signature green hue that traditionally signifies the 35th Anniversary of marriage. It also represents power and wealth, with the stone itself being a symbol of status. 2017 is, of course, the 35th Anniversary of the birth of the Nike Air Force 1, so the reference to the green stone seems only natural. Continue reading

11/26/16 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- AUTOMOBILE: 2017 Cadillac ATS-V (Manual)

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Cadillac’s ATS product line contains key refinements for 2017, including new and more streamlined trim levels that further emphasize the car’s class-leading driving dynamics. The 2017 Cadillac ATS Turbo Sedan, the fastest, most powerful turbo-4 luxury sedan in its class, becomes the entry point to the ATS Sedan and Coupe family.  Continue reading

11/22/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Derek Redmond Story (Video by Connie Lynne) When you don’t give up..You cannot fail!

Inspirational Tuesday

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The Derek Redmond Story culminated on Monday night, August 3, at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. At the track and field stadium, the gun sounded  for the 400-meter semifinals. About 100 meters into the race,  Britain’s Derek Redmond crumpled to the track with a torn right  hamstring. Medical attendants rushed out to assist him, but as they  approached Redmond, he waved them all aside, struggled to his feet, and crawled and hopped in a desperate effort to finish the race. Continue reading

10/12/16 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILE: BMW Shows Us the Future With The Motorrad Vision Next 100 concept

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The BMW Group presented its fourth Vision Vehicle, the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100, to mark the opening of its exhibition and event platform, Iconic Impulses. The BMW Group Future Experience, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.

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For the Motorrad Vision Next 100 concept, BMW envisions a self-right system, whether the bike is stationary or moving. The advantages while stopped mean no more dented tanks or crushed turn signals, and while underway, BMW suggests this system would make the bike more nimble, and easier to handle.

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Similarly, the bike’s computer understands its handling limits, like vehicle stability systems in a car, and can either suggest corrections to the rider or make them itself. These corrections could involve helping it bank in a corner, for example.

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