The final act of Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks takes place after the death of Dr. King . John Jones (Dr Martin Luther King) Sheila Rohan (Rosa Parks) and James E. Murphy (Assassin). Continue reading
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Tag Archives: Civil Rights
1/14/24 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin Act III Letter From the Birmingham Jail
Martin Act III: Letter From the Birmingham Jail- Dr. King (John Jones) is arrested and while in jail he writes the now historic letter from the Birmingham Jail. With the help of Rosa Parks (Sheila Rohan) King is able to disseminate his message to the masses. Continue reading
1/21/19 O&A NYC REMEMBERING THE KING: Martin Luther King- I Have A Dream (August 28, 1963)
The March On Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s speech are brilliant moments in human history and magical moments in our lives. When our perception of the world is crystal clear and “time” itself seems to stand still! When these events occur, we remember exactly where we were and what was transpiring around us! Continue reading
1/20/19 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Ain’t Gonna Let No Body Turn Me ‘Round- The Freedom Singers Perform At The Obama White House
(Ain’t Gonna let Nobody) Turn Me Round performed by The Freedom Singers at the White House Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement.
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9/9/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Yolanda Adams- How Great Thou Art
Gospel music star Yolanda Adams performs How Great Thou Art, a hymn that has become deeply rooted in American music at the White House Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement. Continue reading
9/9/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Yolanda Adams-How Great Thou Art
Gospel music star Yolanda Adams performs How Great Thou Art, a hymn that has become deeply rooted in American music at the White House Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement. Continue reading
9/8/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Gay Like Me (Part 1)
Gay Like Me is a documentary short that explores issues of masculinity, stigma and sefl acceptance among black gay men. Continue reading
9/8/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Gay Like Me (Part 1)
Gay Like Me is a documentary short that explores issues of masculinity, stigma and sefl acceptance among black gay men. Continue reading
8/20/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Rent-A-White: The Uber for White Privilege
Say goodbye to racism forever with “Rent- A- White.” It’s the Uber for White Privilege! Continue reading
8/7/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Don Lemon Rips Trump Over Personal Attack
CNN’s Don Lemon responds to President Donald Trump’s personal attack on himself and NBA star LeBron James, saying “referring to African-Americans as dumb is one of the oldest canards of racism in this country.” Continue reading
