Black Designers Pissed at Michelle Obama
The Kool aid hangovers haven’t even worn off yet and already black folks are grumbling. Black designers are not happy with Michelle Obama’s choice of a Cuban-American designer for her Inaugural outfits.
Michelle’s choice of gowns were perplexing and met with ridicule from the media and public alike. It’s as if Michelle doesn’t have any close friends willing to be honest with her and tell her she looked a mess on the biggest night of her life.
Anyway, here’s what Amnau Eele, co-founder of the Black Artists Association had to say in an interview with WWD:
“It’s fine and good if you want to be all ‘Kumbaya’ and ‘We Are the World’ by representing all different countries. But if you are going to have Isabel Toledo do the inauguration dress, and Jason Wu do the evening gown, why not have Kevan Hall, B Michael [Knight], Stephen Burrows or any of the other black designers do something too?
“It’s one thing to look at the world without color but she had seven slots to wear designer clothes. Why wasn’t she wearing the clothes of a black designer? That was our moment.” (LINK)
I agree. You can’t please everybody. But you know “we” would have had Michelle looking right on her big night.
D-Nice: Experiencing the Dream
My nephew DJ D-Nice doesn’t update his photo blog nearly enough. I’m going to have to talk to him about that at our next family reunion.
Check out D’s photos from the Inauguration. They are very touching. (LINK)
Celebs Out & About
After peeping that homo-rific shot of NBA stars Dwyane Wade and Shawn Marion together, Alonzo Mourning didn’t want a repeat. I’m just kidding. Alonzo invited his teammates to his King Pin Classic at Lucky Strike Lanes in Miami yesterday.
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Actress Phylicia Rashad appeared at a press conference announcing her gig as the newest Jenny Craig spokesperson at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel yesterday (1/22). I wish I could say she’s a nice person, but I had the unfortunate experience of meeting her at a Morehouse graduation ceremony and she had a stank attitude all day long. She refused to take pictures unless she was begged to. Why would you come to a college graduation with an attitude? Her sister Debbie Allen was there and graciously took photos. So did Spike Lee, who once sent my mother a check for $500 for her church. All my mom did was write him a letter and ask him for a donation.
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Former model Veronica Webb attended the opening of Mike Figgis’ “SoHo Composites #2″ exhibition at MILK Gallery in NYC last night.
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This pic is a little old but I wanted to post it because I haven’t seen a picture of Mick Jagger’s biracial daughter Karis Hunt Jagger since she was little. Karis is the oldest of Jagger’s 7 children.
Photo source: Spock
Obama Rejects Sean Jean Tux Designs
Sean Combs suffered a crushing blow to his fragile ego when Barack Obama’s camp rejected his designs for Obama’s inaugural tuxedo.
Combs had hoped Obama would choose one of his formal yet ultra-chic designs, but O went with a bullet-proof tux made by Chicago-based Hart Schaffner Marx who designs all his suits.
Diddy may not recover from this rejection for a long time.
But word is Sean Jean’s Inauguration-themed t-shirts are selling briskly. So maybe that will cheer him up.
Help Pick the Winner of the Dinner With Amar’e Stoudemire & Grand Hustle
LilMissRed Says:
WELL I’m in the A and my Boo aka my hubby would love to win a free dinner with Amar’e & Grand Hustle!
‘We’ deserve this prize because between the 2 of us we manage a household with 4 kids (2 mine from a prev marriage13 &10, 1 his from a prev relationship (10) and 1 of our own (8 mos) hell after dealing with them, we need an outing LOL I cant tell u the last time we had ‘date nite’!!
My hubbys not from Ga,and with the economy the way it is and taking care of our household on the day-to-day. I haven’t been able to really show him how the ATL gets down… anywho I think this would be a great start
Good Luck to all participating!!!
Trustee Says:
My Boo deserves to win because after all the trials and tribulations I’ve experienced in past relationships that has made me to have major trust issues regarding men and relationships, he has been able to ignore my b**chazzness and love me for who I am! He has really rehabilitated this sista!
luvly1957 Says:
I think me and my boo should win because he is such a good man he takes care of our son who is three and with the economy the way it is is when he lost his job my baby went out and got a job at Mrs Winners to keep some kind of income coming into the house. He cooks and cleans and never complains. I know that he feels bad because he can’t do more but like I tell him all the time we are a TEAM and as long as I’m working and can pay for everything him doing what he does is enough for me. You know how your family can try and tear you down, I don’t let that happen cuz I know how times were before and like I told him as long as you love me and I love you we got this!!!! So I would love to win the tickets to take him somewhere that might let him feel good.
cutiechica Says:
Good Morning SR Family,
I truly feel that my husband deserves to accompany me to this private dinner. My husband is currently protecting us all and has served 19 long courageous years as a Submariner in the US Navy. As a Chief Petty Officer my boo works very hard with long hours at times to keep us all safe. He tough on the outside, but an absoulute sweety at home. He takes care of his children, in addition to being a mentor for his son’s younger brother whom is not his child. He will not provide for his son without making sure the little brother is included. I love him for that and thinks he deserves a real treat since he has been putting in double duties at work from the 1st of the year. Tons of work with no play:-( If we are chosen, I know he would be greatful and truly enjoy himself to such an event. Thanks:-)
jrzy_girl Says:
I would love to win this dinner date – not to only be around celebrities but to play “grown-up” for a night and just do grown folk stuff. I have two kids of my own and went through a BITTER-BITTER divorce about 2 yrs ago. Did I mention BITTER. X-hubby would not work, eventually lost house, car repo’d etc…he takes off cause I’m trippin that he cant get it together and leaves HIS daughter here. So I still have her. Anyhoo.. its been 2 yrs and I’m slowly bouncin back. Got a friend now that who has hung in there with me since we met without a complaint. Dont care about my past – just cares about me and mines. So I would love to show my appreciation to him by just going to a nice dinner (without my 3 kids and his 2) for once!!. Thx
Thanks for participating everyone! Good luck to all! My only request is PLEASE take pictures with your generous hosts Amar’e Stoudemire, Laura Giles and Hannah Kang! If you don’t know the ladies, ask for them when you get there.
Throwback Fridays: T.D. Jakes – Fight Back
Many single women complain that there are no available men. When, in reality there are plenty of available men that women pass by in their pursuit of thugs. Some of you just need to lower your unrealistic standards a little bit.
On the other hand, some of you should elevate your standards drastically. It’s a shame that there women out here fighting other women for a no good dog who doesn’t want either one of them. The devil sure is busy in our community.
Win a Dinner for Two With Amar’e Stoudemire & Grand Hustle
* Bumped*
Yesterday I received an invite to Amar’e Stoudemire/Grand Hustle’s Private Dinner at a secret location on Saturday night (1/24).
Normally I politely decline invites, but yesterday I thought to myself, why not give my readers an opportunity to see how the other half lives?
By “other half”, I mean that glitteratti of industry professionals who stay in the background and shape the careers of big time celebrities.
This is that type of private industry event that takes place, and the next day people ask, “why wasn’t I invited?”
Well, Saturday night you and your man will get the chance to have dinner with Phoenix Suns center Amar’e Stoudemire, his celebrity friends, and the industry elite.
Following the dinner, Amar’e will host The Union Party at Dreamz nightclub. It’s all brought to you by MusicBusinessPolitics, Grand Hustle, Botchey & Zae, Above Currency Management, The Investment Club, and Certified Crunkness.
Here’s what you have to do to win: since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, leave a comment detailing why you feel your boo deserves to accompany you to this private dinner.
At 12 Noon I’ll post a poll for my readers to vote on the best comment. The winner will be notified by email later today.
Good luck!
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