O.J. Spivey
@ojphilly.bsky.social
Award-Winning Sportswriter & Columnist (some Culture & Legacy stories too) at the Philadelphia Tribune, Radio Contributor. NABJ & PFWA member. Historian, intellectually curious. Priors: WURD Radio, Andscape. Views are my own.
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On what would have been his 83rd birthday, here is my tribute to John Amos from last year. www.phillytrib.com/entertainmen...
With John Amos, an appreciation for strong, Black fathers on screen
The life and legacy of actor John Amos had a significant impact on television and film.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
On what would have been his 83rd birthday, here is my tribute to John Amos from last year. www.phillytrib.com/entertainmen...
Remembering Curtis Mayfield who left us OTD in 1999. He is the mastermind behind 3 of the greatest movie soundtracks ever.
December 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Remembering Curtis Mayfield who left us OTD in 1999. He is the mastermind behind 3 of the greatest movie soundtracks ever.
'Abbott Elementary's' Janelle James, a Philly girl at heart www.phillytrib.com/entertainmen...
'Abbott Elementary's' Janelle James, a Philly girl at heart
Actress, comedian and writer Janelle James has become a household name from her scene-stealing performance as the sweet but chaotic Principal Ava Coleman in the Emmy Award-winning mockumentary series ...
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December 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
'Abbott Elementary's' Janelle James, a Philly girl at heart www.phillytrib.com/entertainmen...
Looking back on the biggest news events that had Tribune readers' attention in 2025 www.phillytrib.com/news/looking...
Looking back on the biggest news events that had Tribune readers' attention in 2025
Philadelphians witnessed a mix of highs and lows in 2025 with perhaps the biggest memory being the city’s professional football team, the Philadelphia Eagles winning it all in dominating fashion
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December 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Looking back on the biggest news events that had Tribune readers' attention in 2025 www.phillytrib.com/news/looking...
Philly releases plans to ring in 250th year of nation’s anniversary with fireworks, LL Cool J www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
Philly releases plans to ring in 250th year of nation’s anniversary with fireworks, LL Cool J
Philadelphia will welcome 2026 with what could become a new tradition: a concert and fireworks show on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, in addition to the fireworks celebrations at Penn’s Landing.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Philly releases plans to ring in 250th year of nation’s anniversary with fireworks, LL Cool J www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
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Self-care is not selfish
December 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Self-care is not selfish
Amid threats from the White House to close it, Philly slave exhibit marks its 15th anniversary www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
Amid threats from Trump to close it, Philly slave exhibit marks its 15th anniversary
Fifteen years ago, the President’s House exhibit at 6th and Market streets was established to commemorate the nine Blacks enslaved by former President George Washington.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Amid threats from the White House to close it, Philly slave exhibit marks its 15th anniversary www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
It will also include a cultural enrichment component tied to the HBCU Swingman Game on July 10, part of MLB’s All-Star Week, showcasing top HBCU talent and celebrating HBCU culture in partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies. www.phillytrib.com/news/state_a...
Thurgood Marshall College Fund awards $145,000 grant to Cheyney University
Cheyney University has received a $145,000 grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to launch a summer bridge program aimed at preparing students for college success.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
It will also include a cultural enrichment component tied to the HBCU Swingman Game on July 10, part of MLB’s All-Star Week, showcasing top HBCU talent and celebrating HBCU culture in partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies. www.phillytrib.com/news/state_a...
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🎙️NEW POD!
@ojphilly.bsky.social from the @phillytrib.bsky.social joined us for a fantastic conversation about this Eagles team!
▪️How has the team seen growth this season?
▪️Confidence after the Raiders win
▪️Constant criticism of Hurts
▪️The o-line
📺Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/Mb2KO4wusgY?...
@ojphilly.bsky.social from the @phillytrib.bsky.social joined us for a fantastic conversation about this Eagles team!
▪️How has the team seen growth this season?
▪️Confidence after the Raiders win
▪️Constant criticism of Hurts
▪️The o-line
📺Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/Mb2KO4wusgY?...
December 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🎙️NEW POD!
@ojphilly.bsky.social from the @phillytrib.bsky.social joined us for a fantastic conversation about this Eagles team!
▪️How has the team seen growth this season?
▪️Confidence after the Raiders win
▪️Constant criticism of Hurts
▪️The o-line
📺Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/Mb2KO4wusgY?...
@ojphilly.bsky.social from the @phillytrib.bsky.social joined us for a fantastic conversation about this Eagles team!
▪️How has the team seen growth this season?
▪️Confidence after the Raiders win
▪️Constant criticism of Hurts
▪️The o-line
📺Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/Mb2KO4wusgY?...
To deliberately place your name on a memorial suggests that you too are dead. 😂
December 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
To deliberately place your name on a memorial suggests that you too are dead. 😂
Houston Rockets owners expand talks to buy and relocate Connecticut Sun. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
Sources: Rockets expand talks to buy, move Sun
Rockets ownership is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over the potential purchase and relocation of the WNBA franchise to Houston, sources told ESPN
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December 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Houston Rockets owners expand talks to buy and relocate Connecticut Sun. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
Buy Black Philadelphia this holiday season www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/bu...
Buy Black Philadelphia this holiday season
Philadelphia’s Black-owned businesses are more than places to shop — they are pillars of culture, creativity and economic power. From neighborhood staples to innovative startups, the Buy Black movemen...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Buy Black Philadelphia this holiday season www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/bu...
“He (Hurts) is still learning the position and he's already been to two Super Bowls and won one? Are you kidding me? It's a blessing!”
🎙️NEW POD!
@ojphilly.bsky.social from the @phillytrib.bsky.social joined us for a fantastic conversation about this Eagles team!
▪️How has the team seen growth this season?
▪️Confidence after the Raiders win
▪️Constant criticism of Hurts
▪️The o-line
& more!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
@ojphilly.bsky.social from the @phillytrib.bsky.social joined us for a fantastic conversation about this Eagles team!
▪️How has the team seen growth this season?
▪️Confidence after the Raiders win
▪️Constant criticism of Hurts
▪️The o-line
& more!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The Eagles Growth Over This Season (PST Episode 647)
Podcast Episode · The Philadelphia Sports Table | Philly Sports News & Views · 12/18/2025 · 1h 11m
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December 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
“He (Hurts) is still learning the position and he's already been to two Super Bowls and won one? Are you kidding me? It's a blessing!”
That time of year when folks in offices offer you food from their homes…
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December 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
That time of year when folks in offices offer you food from their homes…
Just imagine plaques like these in places like the NMAAHC… www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
White House adds insulting plaques below Biden and Obama portraits
Newest additions appear to be part of the administration’s ongoing ‘troll’ campaign against former presidents and Trump’s opponents
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December 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Just imagine plaques like these in places like the NMAAHC… www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
“Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t thrill you or bring you love.” 💯 variety.com/2025/tv/obit...
Gil Gerard, ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ Star, Dies at 82
Gil Gerard, who starred in 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,' died on Tuesday. He was 82.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t thrill you or bring you love.” 💯 variety.com/2025/tv/obit...
QB1, the son of two educators, on the word perceived (pressure). #FlyEaglesFly
December 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
QB1, the son of two educators, on the word perceived (pressure). #FlyEaglesFly
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when i say that covering the black athletes in this city is the only time a lot of the media in the interact with us, i mean it.
December 16, 2025 at 1:34 AM
when i say that covering the black athletes in this city is the only time a lot of the media in the interact with us, i mean it.
Nothing has been learned.
December 16, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Nothing has been learned.
He made it! 🎂💯 people.com/dick-van-dyk...
Dick Van Dyke Is 100! See His Incredible Life in Photos as the Comedic Legend Celebrates His Milestone Birthday
Dick Van Dyke has brought fans joy with his acting, writing and comedy for a staggering seven decades. Below, see his incredible life in photos as the actor celebrates his 100th birthday
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December 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
He made it! 🎂💯 people.com/dick-van-dyk...
Happy Morris Day. 🎂🎶 🕰️
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December 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Happy Morris Day. 🎂🎶 🕰️
Sherrone Moore’s firing and its shocking aftermath raises tough questions about the culture of Michigan’s athletic department www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/s...
Sherrone Moore’s firing and its shocking aftermath raises tough questions about the culture of Michigan’s athletic department | CNN
A series of scandals over the last several years begs a simple, yet critical question: Is what happened with Sherrone Moore a serious, but isolated, incident or a symbol of a broader, cultural problem...
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December 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Sherrone Moore’s firing and its shocking aftermath raises tough questions about the culture of Michigan’s athletic department www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/s...
“The Glamorous Life” remains heavy in my playlists. 🥁
December 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
“The Glamorous Life” remains heavy in my playlists. 🥁
My latest: Hurts won’t be benched, nor should he be. That’s silly. But if a bad team from Las Vegas doesn’t bring the Birds any fortune, the tiki torches will multiply. #FlyEaglesFly www.phillytrib.com/sports/footb...
Spivey: Eagles look to Las Vegas for luck
Everyone is waiting for the Philadelphia Eagles to break their three-game losing streak, or as head coach Nick Sirianni said, “Get out of this hole we’re in.”
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December 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
My latest: Hurts won’t be benched, nor should he be. That’s silly. But if a bad team from Las Vegas doesn’t bring the Birds any fortune, the tiki torches will multiply. #FlyEaglesFly www.phillytrib.com/sports/footb...
Great read. www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...
ESPN honors the legacy of broadcaster Stuart Scott in ‘Boo-Yah’ documentary
Author Danyel Smith praises sportscaster Stuart Scott, the subject of an ESPN documentary. She says without him, broadcasting “wouldn’t be as diverse, wouldn’t be as eloquent, wouldn’t be as full of e...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Great read. www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...