Lady Marmalade, a song by black R&B/Rock girl group Labelle, was written about a prostitute from New Orleans, Louisiana. The song’s inspiration was from Bob Crewe’s observations of New Orleans. It was originally recorded by the group Eleventh Hour for their greatest hits album. Continue reading
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3/25/23 IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Michael B. Jordan- New Calvin Klein Underwear Model
Creed star Michael B. Jordan is the new Calvin Klein underwear model – here is the full ad along with some additional photos. Continue reading
3/20/23 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: How the British copied good morning from the Yoruba language- Faabu Yoruba Folktale Cartoon
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Faabu A Yoruba Folktale on how British men derived good morning from the Yoruba language. Continue reading
3/19/23 O&A NYC GOSPEL SERMON: The Last Sunday Sermon of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This is the last Sunday sermon of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. He delivered his final Sunday sermon on March 31, 1968, from the Canterbury Pulpit at The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington, commonly known as Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America. Continue reading
3/15/23 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Life’s a F***ing Fantasy for Santos – A Randy Rainbow Parody
A Randy Rainbow Parody on our favorite lying congressman George Santos. Parodies: “Jolly Holiday” from Mary Poppins (Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman) “Georgy Girl” by The Seekers (Tom Springfield). Continue reading
3/10/23 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: They Called Her Moses
They Called Her Moses is Donald McKayle‘s story of freedom fighter Harriet Tubman. The cast includes Jacqueline Walcott, Robert Powell, Sylvia Waters, Arthur Mitchell, Kathleen Stanford, Donald McKayle and Carmen DeLavallade. Continue reading
3/7/23 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Marlon Wayan Hosts The Daily Show
Daily Show guest host Marlon Wayans tackles the day’s biggest news, including CPAC, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant‘s suspension for flashing a gun on Instagram, and the debate over reparations in California. Continue reading
3/6/23 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY- WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Pam Grier Is Sheba, Baby
Fresh off her career defining roles in “Coffy” and “Foxy Brown,” Pam Grier returned in cult filmmaker William Girdler’s (“The Manitou”) “Sheba, Baby.” Continue reading
2/28/23 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Wade’s Fight For Human Rights at the NAACP Image Awards ’23
Truth speaking to power and the world Dwanye Wade and his wife Dabrielle Union share their admiration for their daughter Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade while receiving the President’s Award at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards ’23. Continue reading
2/27/23 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: 400 Years – A Case for the Deliberate Destruction of the Black Community (2020)
400 Years – A Case for the Deliberate Destruction of the Black Community (2020) is the story of black people in America, from the 1400s all the way to 2020. This is a heavy history, full of pain, but it must be understood. Enjoy and wake up. A film by Kenjah King.
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