Black-ish star and Emmy nominee Tracee Ellis Ross shares the most epic stories about her mom, Diana Ross, with W Magazine. From stealing Diana’s clothes to going on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Paris for her 18th birthday, Tracee relishes the experiences with supermodels, designers, unforgettable fashion shows and her diva mother. Ross also chats about her first auditions, lessons learned, and landing her role as Rainbow Johnson. Continue reading
Tag: Inspirational Tuesday
11/28/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Put God First – Denzel Washington
In delivering the commencement speech at Dillard University, Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington told the college graduates to put God first in everything they do, adding that everything he has accomplished in this life was due to the grace of God. Continue reading
11/14/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Jeffrey Wright Receives the HRC Ally For Equality Award
“We’re all in it together. And that’s the reality.” – Actor Jeffrey Wright condemns Donald Trump’s discriminatory policies while accepting HRC’s Ally for Equality Award. Continue reading
10/24/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Jenifer Lewis- Find Your Passion
10/10/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Oprah Winfrey- Knowing Your Purpose
Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.- Oprah Winfrey Continue reading
9/28/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Isaiah Washington- Jelly II
Isaiah Washington, the co-founder of Jellyfam, shares his thoughts as he prepares to leave for college. We follow Washington though his daily training routine, and he talks about being a better person. Continue reading
8/22/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Yolanda Adams – Never Give Up
Yolanda Adams – Never Give Up is an inspiring anthem from her 2001 album Believe. Continue reading
8/15/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Don’t Be a Sucker!- The Anti-Fascist Short Film Is Back
Don’t Be A Sucker, an anti-fascist short propaganda film made by the U.S. War Department in 1943 has resurfaced as a statement against the resurgent white-nationalist movement. Almost 75 years after its debate, Don’t Be a Sucker lives again in a new and strange context. Continue reading
8/8/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Misty Copeland’s Top 10 Rules For Success
American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland’s Top 10 Rules For Success Continue reading
8/1/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Shit happens. Clean it up and move on!- Beatrice Achaleke for TEDxKlagenfurt
Beatrice Achaleke was one of speakers on this year’s edition of TEDxKlagenfurt “Ethicpreneurs ahead” went through many hard times, but never gave up. Continue reading