5/24/18 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK 5/24- 5/31: Art, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre … And More

Memorial Day is here!  The weather is finally getting warm, people are out and city is abounding with activity “24- 7- 365”. We have art celebrating popular culture in Harlem. Dance in Midtown and love is in full bloom on Staten Island. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

5/15/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Chadwick Boseman’s Howard University 2018 Commencement Speech

Howard University alumnus Chadwick Boseman provides words of inspiration to the Class of 2018 during Howard University’s 150th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 12 in Washington, D.C. Continue reading

5/7/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Supreme x Fox Racing Spring 2018 Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

This latest collection by Fox Racing and Supreme carries on the brand’s colorful history in motocross and brings forth a collection that’s comprised of the Moto Jersey Top, Moto Pant, Bomber LT Gloves, Moto Hand Grip, Vue Goggles, Proframe Roost Deflector Vest and V2 Helmet.Supreme x Fox Racing Spring 2018 Collection! Continue reading

4/11/18 O&A NYC FOOD/SUNDAY BRUNCH: Cajun Seafood Pasta

Cajun Seafood Pasta creates a spicy, flavor filled Sunday culinary experience. This recipe is a hot one, but delicious. If you are “weak of tongue”, divide the amounts of peppers in half. Better to add more than spoil your creation! Continue reading

3/3/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Kyrie 4 “Year Of The Monkey”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

The Chinese zodiac calendar may say that 2018 is the Year Of The Dog, but that isn’t stopping Nike from releasing a Year Of The Monkey Kyrie 4, paying homage to Kyrie Irving birth year, 1992 which was indeed a (Year Of  The Monkey ) and his birthday, which was on March 23rd. Continue reading

3/28/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Da’Von Doane- Living The Dream

By Walter Rutledge

The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) begins their New York City season April 4th through 7th at New York City Center. The company will present a varied and diverse program including three New York premieres: George Balanchine’s Valse-Fantaisie, Harlem on My Mind by Darrell Grand Moultrie, and Christopher Wheeldon’s duet This Bitter Earth. The season highlight will be the much-anticipated return of Dougla by choreographer/Renaissance man Geoffrey Holder. Continue reading

3/28/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: We Built This – Musical Performance from Black-ish (Season 4 Premiere)


The Black-ish episode, titled “Juneteenth,” continued the ABC sitcom’s tradition of tackling tough subject. Continue reading

2/27/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janelle Monáe – Django Jane

Janelle Monáe just dropped two songs Make Me Feel  and Django Jane (and their accompanying music videos) from her new album Dirty Computer. Continue reading

2/25/18 O&A NYC FOOD/SUNDAY BRUNCH: Jamaican Jerk Steak Tacos

Jamaican Jerk Steak Tacos spice up a rainy Sunday brunch. This quick and easy dish helps create a fun, laid back brunch where the attention stays on your guest(s).  Continue reading

2/21/18 O&A NYC FILM: Tyson Beckford- Chocolate City Stripetease Scene

Tyson Beckford, model, actor and recent Chippendales entertainer gives us a stripe tease. Continue reading