TODAY Show’s Hoda Kotb Adopts Black Baby?

glad she didnt try to be hip and adopt a white baby

Good for her and that baby!

Always wondered about her ethnicity

Congrats!!

Here come the "she's too old" naysayers in 5..4..3

Congratulations Hoda ??

Hoda didn’t mention the infant’s race or nationality, but it appears from the picture that the newborn might be black or mixed race.
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Why should she have mentioned it? That's her daughter. Period. Congrats to her. Next?

The write up says Egyptian

Yes, Egyptian's and blacks/negroes are two separate groups of people.

Good catch.

Oh my gosh...that pic makes me want a baby so bad.

i'm def hip. shoot me a note at sojourn.erets@gmail.com

I'll send you a link to some good moreh's. Cool and in depth lessons.

Me too! ? maybe not one I have to support..someone else's that I can visit & go back home.

we've a little.
The OoP covers her, her momma and her brother.

RIGHT! Lol

I do too. He needs to get his life together.

I was inclined to believe her until this:
In her court filing, Tran also alleged Brown “punched me in my stomach twice” and “pushed me down the stairs” during their tumultuous relationship, violating his probation in the Rihanna assault case.

But you stayed and the only reason you left, per your own words, was because of the baby!! So a baby was more important than your life? And now you want to tell about this?

Chris needs to go chill, because he puts himself in this mess!!

But still accepting houses and cars from him. Nope, you can have that shyt back!!

My cousin was in a very physically abusive relationship. She tolerated getting her azz beat, but cheating was a deal breaker. ??

So a neighbor is claiming that she heard Chris Brown beating K. Which is interesting because I thought she claimed he never hit her.

GOT IT

Well if her name is on the title then hey..but if not, let that shit go.

I agree!

EXACTLY!! If it is mine......legally that is one thing. But if not and it is a "reason" you can talk shyt and act stupid.....Here!! Take it!!

That's me all the way. Material items are not worth my peace of mind.

I think she may be dealing with him off and on behind the scenes. Sending him mixed messages, not trying to justify his behavior.

I sided with a nigga just this morning on the #strandedbae Twitter saga.

52 + Newborn (she didn't birth, will just raise) = Positive.

And he needs his azz beat. Karreuche was wrong af for staying w him for fame.

Why post a vieo saying you a stalker KNOWING your past? Why do that?

"Ladies, y'all be complaining about n---as being like stalkers and in love with y'all, kinda crazy and shit, and you get tired of 'em," he said in the clip. "Well guess what? I'm one of 'em n----s! If I love you, b-tch, ain't nobody gon' have you. I'm gon' make you miserable. I'm going to chase that n---a out, and I'm gonna chase you around, and it's done."

She is NO angel by ANY means. She irks my damn soul too

I believe thats his "normal". Love doesnt have shit to do with this nutty shit right here.

Now that's good news! Thanks Sandy i needed some goodness today.

Yes, she doesnt look very credible at this point.

Somebody said she still living in a home CB bought for her and she still driving a car he purchased........she messing up right there, got to give back ERTHANG when it's over.

WORD! She just like him trying to have her cake and eat it too.

Yeah...a long break up. When you don't want to have sex with anybody new so you go ahead and let the ex creep in every now and then.

I'm inclined to believe this. CB seems like to type to take all his chit back when he breaks up.

Right! Boy you have a daughter!!! If someone did this to royalty, its fuckkin ww3!

Yes!

I believe he did all of that LMAO

Exactly.....Both of them BUT him more than her!!

That's the point, take the chit back and she may come back in his mind.

This too....control factor

No, he likes having that "You wouldn't be living there, driving that if it were not for me" mentality. He will let her keep it, just to have bragging rights and to make her feel special.

I am truly blaming the both of them for this mess.

If she were an average 52 yr old I would agree. However, she has the resources to give this child a wonderful life. She's still very youthful, has a lot of love to give and well she's rich. LOL!

She didn't want him to go to jail for violating his parole

I think if he would leave her ass alone it wouldn't be any of this. take the hint. Do better with the next woman but he sent texts threatening her

exactly and allegedly text her the threats

Whet!!!!!! Really cheating was the deal breaker.

Hoda decided to cut out the middle people and have her own grandchild.. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/ebe905bb28a0d0e8fc2dee9588e90fbc49dcfcd07bce78cfd023ce36adf685fe.jpg

Karuchee felt if Rhianna was good enough to get her arse beat down, so is she.

He's almost 30 and has a kid. Chile he a grown man.

threatening text messages and harassing her friends .. allegedly

When he jumped in the SUV and told her friend to beat it?? Yes, I member that...

No, both of her parents are Egyptian I believe.

She does look so called Egyptian.

Smh!!!!

I'm nosey. I want to see the messages lol. The friends I can believe because well we saw that incident when they first broke up and he forced his way inside the UBER or whatever.

Congrats Hoda!

Wait. She is still accepting gifts?

I agree.

ok

Maybe if she were 52 in the 18th or 19th century this would be a problem because lots of folks didn't live a long life or maybe if she were old, cripple and crazy then maybe it would be a negative but 52 is not like it used to be and Hoda has plenty of money and love to give. This kid will have a beautiful and privileged life.

I have to agree with you on that!

funny huh lol *wink* *wink*

I'm happy for her, if she is happy but ain't no damn way in hell I would be chasing around a toddler or taking care of a newborn at 52! This is when you supposed to be kicking it with your girlfriends and traveling!

Hell, I'm almost her age and my teens get on my damn nerves, I cant wait for them to get the hell outta dodge so me and hubby can travel and be gone! I know she will probably have a lot of help but that is going to get old real fast! Wait till reality sets in...Smh!

THANK YOU!!! I am glad that I am not the only one that see where I was coming from!!! Lol...

I laughed just a little.... involuntarily.... https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/16192fdc61f10ea0e85c64a5c68ffcada626e5c7a9764a7592d68ef5a33dfbcb.gif https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/0ffbab09e9368e72bef848d1419afa0b94d5e9a2bac464c30a118d77952896f2.gif

So sweet!

Aww whut evah lol

That is adorable..... I hope Hoda lives a long healthy life to give her child a great start in life. I have mixed feelings about adopting or having children after 45. I say 45 because I know people who have had menopause babies! I thought if God wanted you to conceive than who am I to interfere or judge. Hoda certainly would have been through many of the trials and tribulations that youth and inexperience offer. I wish her happiness and blessings.

Let's see where Egypt is on the map exactly ? But anyway I love all the shades of melanin in our skin !!! Glad she didn't shy away from it! Now her and Kathy Lee may have to hold off on those morning drinks though!!! Koda isn't ashamed of her roots or heritage!!!!
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A lot of older grandparents raise their grandchildren. Age doesn't matter as long as the child is in a happy, safe, and stable environment. Younger parents who struggle with money seem to have more issues than older parents.

She is successful and didn't spit kids out as a teenager or young adult. She has plenty of money and motherhood will be a joy for her. She's on another level. She chose motherhood and didn't just get knocked up by JJ down the street.

Really she is selfish for adopting???? I know plenty of healthy people in their 60's and 70's and unhealty ones in their 30s and 40s...she gave this child a chance...

True and I mentioned in the latter part of my comment the pros of being a mature parent. I know a lot of grandparents who were not prepared fully for that responsibility of raising their grandchildren long term. Now that this become more and more common across the board, that same model can be used with parents that choose to wait to have kids until their older. We are living longer and some healthier so it's possible to be around for our kids longer. It's also good to have someone in place to take care of child if you can't . If most of your friends are your age then they may go when you do.....

I understand but how do you know I didnt do the same? I worked hard ALL my life too. Now I want to enjoy life instead of getting up late at night with a newborn at 50....no thanks! Kudos to her though lol.

I was thinking the same thing. Title makes it sound like Auntie doesn't think Hoda is black. Egypt is on what continent?

I'm happy for her ! A lot of people that are not wealthy or influential can't adopt young babies at her age though. It's just the facts , it's difficult at that age to adopt young children in the United States even though there are plenty that need good homes. I think it's ridiculous . These women like Hoda can provide excellent homes, knowledge and wisdom . They see all the grandparents that raised their babies . Sometimes it was because of poverty, drugs, divorce, or military orders. Whatever the case these kids could be in great homes instead of growing up in and aging out of foster care.

Isn't Hoda Egyptian? Soooo, why is this a big deal that the infant is black?!

Babies are such a blessing. And they smell so good.

Didn't read yours before I commented but this was my sentiments exactly. My friends husband is from Egypt and she is black but honestly they never considered themselves in an interracial relatinship. He is Muslim however and she never converted and it worked for them for twenty plus years. They have grown children and some on their way to college . They all just consider themselves black I guess . Never thought about it.

You can tell she waited all her for this moment!!

Old ?, cripple, ?, crazy, ? I love the Rose Garden!!! But Times have changed . She is 52 ! Thirty years from now that baby will be an adult thanking her for a beautiful life!!! I'm sure her sister will help her too!!!

People that age have more patience than we do. They already have money in the bank and Hoda could stop working if she wanted too. She can afford a housekeeper, nanny and chef. She can even afford a personal assistant . She doesn't have to all the things many have to do. She can enjoy the baby, toddler and the teenager . My kids don't run me ragged , but I guess it's in how you look at it. I have help too , my husband and family.

We Americans really need to educate ourselves on so many things. This post highlights our ignorance on so many levels. Understanding the difference between Egyptians versus "black"...parenting at any age....is a great start.

I believe Egypt is in Northern Africa and part of the African Continent. So I guess technically Egyptians are Africans even if they don't want to claim it or decide to call themselves Middle Eastern.
Sarah (in the Old Testament) was at least 90yrs old when she had baby Isaac. Hoda's only 52 yrs old. Her baby will be loved and wanted.

Yes, he did say that. He was telling the Egyptians to let his people go. His people are the Hebrew Israelites. He was a Hebrew from the tribe of Levi who passed for an Egyptian. Moses was taken for an Egyptian, the Apostle Sha'ul (Paul) was also mistaken for an Egyptian. The parents of the Messiah were instructed to head south into Egypt to hide themselves from Herod. These instances tells us that they are black people.

Here are the verses.

Moses

Exodus 2:1-10
"AND there went a man of the house of LEVIY, and took ?? eth-to be his woman a daughter of LEVIY."

Jumping to verse 10

"And the child grew, and she brought him unto Phar'oh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name MOSHEH: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water".

Shaul Acts 21:36-37

"And as SHA'UL was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto you? Who said, Can you speak YAVANIY (Greek)?

Are not you that MITSRIY (Egyptian), which before these days made an uproar...."

Messiah in Mitsrayim (Egypt)

MattithYahu (Matthew) 2:13 - 14

"And when they were departed, behold, the angel of YAHUAH appeared to YOCEPH in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into MITSRAYIM (Egypt), and be there until I bring you word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into MITSRAYIM (Egypt):"

I don't know anyone my age that has patience for newborns like that, I beg to differ but anyway yep, she has the help and means to do it. I know from experience and being around my girlfriends (with similar ages) they cant wait to give the grandkids back after a few hours of watching them because its a bit overwhelming lol. My mom couldn't do it and neither could my husband's parents, its not as easy as it looks. Good luck to her though!

Awwwwww....that baby look so snuggly! And look like she's so soft and smell like Baby Magic lotion.

I agree. It's intoxicating like that new car smell.

Baby magic >>>>>> Johnsons

Love baby magic!

Me too!! To me it smells better and is thicker than that watery ass Johnson & Johnson baby lotion. My kids had the Baby Magic Body/Hair wash AND the lotion. When I tell you, I used to just sniff them after their baths. All kinds of lovable baby fresh and cuddliness!!

I've always liked Hoda

Well if you knew how those modern day Egyptians felt about black people then you would know that it is odd that she adopted a black child. Those Arab looking Egyptians do not like black people, and have been trying to erase the true history of black Egypt for a long time!!! But Hoda seems like she is Americanized, and you can tell she really loves that baby. but I am curious about the baby's race??? I always thought Hoda was Puerto Rican.

He didn't want to pass though...

What you mean? He didn't want to what?

Thats really nice that your parents help out, We didnt have that.

Moses could have just lived a quiet rich life. But he had a higher calling. He didn't turn his back on his people , his race, ethnicity . He embraced it just like Esther to make sure their people survived and received their blessing.

Just read it through last year , now I am studying it. Line by line precept by precept and applying it to my life. I'm not just findinding myself in the word , I want the word in me. ?

No... I downloaded a bible application and read through a few different versions not the whole thing just chapters. Then I picked a Women's Study Bible ( not KJV ) and my friend gave me a Hebriac Roots Bible, and I have a another version. I have a KJV but I don't read it. It just wasn't coming through for me.

That's cool. I'm not too fond of the KJV as well. Too many areas where they omit, verses, chapters and entire books. There are about 10-12 books that are referenced and no where to be found. I use the Cepher (cepher.net). I'm reading Yashar. I've been up since 5 this morning reading. It was as if my spirit was troubled. I feel at ease now. Still reading as we speak.

I hope you had a restful night, sis

I'm aware of who I am and whose I am.

I guess she didn't have to buy it since it was black?

Sarah's story is a special story. God made a promise to Abraham, that he would have a son. And God kept that promise! So you can't compare Hoda's story with Abraham and Sarah's story.

I do agree that Hoda's baby will be (well) loved, and it's obvious that her baby is very much wanted. At any rate, women cannot have children in their 90's. The Bible even says that Sarah was well past the age for bearing children. Had God not specially intervened, Sarah would not have bore a child. On the other hand, there are stories of women in their 50s bearing children. This was not one of those stories.