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Close friends Tyrese and Brandy played catch up outside Westfield Mall in Century City. Who says ex-boyfriend & girlfriend can’t be friends long after the relationship is over?

Photos spotted at Faded Youth Blog

“GQ” recently gave President-Elect Barack Obama top praise on their annual “Men of The Year” list. The men-geared style publication decided to place a salt-and-pepper hair Barack on its cover. Barack was interviewed for “GQ” by Senator Ted Kennedy. In case you missed it, check out Barack and Michelle’s “60 Minutes” interview here.

Cover spotted at The Huffington Post

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The fashion world is thoroughly excited about designing Michelle Obama’s Inauguration look. So far designers Marc Bouwer, Reem Acra and Isabel Toledo have offer their sketch designs to People’s fashion blog, Off The Rack.

The hype surrouding what Michelle would wear when her husband President-Elect Barack Obama gets sworn in as the 44th Commander in Chief is quite off the charts. There’s even talks of Michelle having her own Vogue cover.

Even Project Runway designers have a few designs in mind for the First Lady-Elect.

So far I think the off the shoulder Marc Bouwer dress is a winner but that decison is all up to Michelle. Your thoughts?

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Many celebrities were spotted at the Barack Obama victory party at the Underground in Chicago last night.

Forest & Keisha Whitaker

Common (and his favorite bow tie) was the socialite of the event.  He made his rounds with Star Jones, Toccara, and AJ (remember him from 106th & Park?). Did any of you attend any victory parties?

PHOTOS: GETTY| POST AUTHOR: QUICK’S CATCH UP

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UPDATE: I guess my new response is that these tears are genuine, I was a little suspect, but I will give him the benefit of my doubt. After all, as revealed in the comments, he has seen a lot and been through a lot which helped this moment come true. Perhaps I’m biased because I got caught up in the campaign. So deep down inside, maybe he’s just happy for President Barack Obama, as well as his son, Jesse Jackson, Jr.

Question 1: Was Jesse Jackson tears genuine?

Now to move on from the negative. I feel like I’m the only one that notice the tears pooling in President Barack Obama’s eyes. It seems that every hug brought him one step closer to tears. It was a bittersweet moment knowing “Toot” wasn’t there to share it with him, I sensed a bit of sadness in his smile. This picture was taken while President Barack Obama was telling the crowd about the loss of his grandma, the night before his win.

Thank God, he has a strong beautiful black woman by his side. Michelle Obama loves him so much, the camera can’t even disguise it. Here is one moment that really captures the bond they share.

Next is our new First Family. I don’t think it could get anymore picture perfect than this. We are all realist, but we can dream, too. We know their will be lots of challenges ahead, but for this moment we are all “PROUD”. If you don’t feel it, then maybe you have been part of the problem all these years. To America’s Future…

Every since 9/11, I have had such a love for this country. That day reminded us all that we’re Americans first. After Election Night 2008, the words of the National Anthem carries on more meaning than before. “Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,  O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!”

People are inspired all across this country, if you have a dream, now just may be the time to try. It’s time to tell your children think big. No, we all won’t make it, but you have a better chance if you try.

So I leave with tears. Whatever the reason last night, many people had a good cry. Oprah cried until her fake eyelashes fell off. I cried because my mother missed it, and I cried because my son lives it.

Presidential Election 2008

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Election day has arrived, but yesterday Obama supporters worked diligently to encourage turnout at the polls for the Democratic nominee.  Obama’s former competitor, Hilary Clinton, spoke at a rally in St. Charles, Missouri.

Meanwhile, Obama campaign volunteers ran a phone bank in McCain’s home state (and battleground state) of Phoenix, Arizona.

The latest CNN polls show Obama leading McCain, but battleground states include FLORIDA, North Carolina, and Arizona.

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Madelyn Dunham, the grandma of Presidential candidate Barack Obama passed away from complications of cancer. This is so sad to die on the eve of the election. I know she tried to hold on, but in her heart she knows he will win. My prayers go out to the Obama family, and I’m glad he took the time off from the campaign to spend time with “toot” as he called her. This was the last of his past. I know all too well how this feels.

[I chose this picture because this how proud his grandma will be tomorrow]

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Excerpt: FORT LAUDERDALE - Hundreds of early voters at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center pepped up when Hip Hop royalty appeared unexpectedly, urging voters to support Barack Obama for president.

Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Diddy and Russell Simmons had voters screaming, reaching for cell phone cameras and forming a throng around the library on Sistrunk Boulevard when the stars arrived in a fleet of black SUVs to shake hands, take pictures and stump for Obama. [Source]

[Barack Obama Campaign]

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This video is sweet, and this is what’s lacking in the Republican party this year, heart and compassion. Uncle Charles, as I call him, is such an amazing person. After his wife of 69 years died, Uncle Charles began to volunteer for the local Obama campaign, where he won a raffle to meet Barack Obama. This video made my eyes a little teary, it’s so touching. This is what it means to be an American, and this is why we are voting for Barack Obama…Watch the video it’s less than a minute.

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Michelle Obama wore a yellow $337.00 J.Crew ensemble for her appearance on “Tonight Show With Jay Leno” last night. Michelle admitted that she picked up her outfit while shopping online. Via fashion blog, Mrs. O, you can check the below photo collage (that I made) for what Michelle exactly wore.

Much fuss was made about Governor Sarah Palin’s $150,000 outfits. The Associated Press wrapped up the discussion of Michelle’s outfit as follows…

No $150,000 wardrobe malfunctions for Michelle Obama.

“Actually, this is a J. Crew ensemble,” the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama told comedian Jay Leno on Monday on his talk show. She wore a yellow sweater, skirt and blouse ensemble.

“You can get some good stuff online,” she added.

Questioned by Leno, the potential first lady declined to criticize GOP vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin about revelations that the Republican National Committee spent $150,000 at Neiman Marcus and other high-end retailers on clothes and accessories for Palin and her family.

Obama said she and her husband have a policy of spending their own money on their clothes. But she said she wanted to be “empathetic.”

“A V.P. pick, it’s like being shot out of a cannon. All of a sudden you’re at the center of attention, and you want to look good,” said Michelle Obama, adding she has never met Palin. “You’re living in your home, minding your business, and all of a sudden you’re on the national stage and everyone’s watching.” [READ MORE...]

Regardless of your political affiliation, do vote next Tuesday November 4th! What do you think of Michelle’s ‘empathetic’ J. Crew outfit - love it or not?

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I like when you get a real glimpse into the character to the candidates. When I came across pictures of Barack & Michelle Obama in my inbox, these two pictures stood out the most.

With all the drama surrounding Sarah Palin and her $150,000 shopping spree at Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue, and Bloomingdales; this picture says a lot about which politician understands what it feels like to be a regular person. Real people shop at a discount. I wasn’t aware that there is a Neiman Marcus in small town Alaska. Last time I checked Neiman Marcus is not located in “real” America, but in those big cities, where the liberal leftist live. It reminds me of what Chris Rocks said, “I’m voting for the guy who has one house.” Or in this case, I’m voting for the man who knows what it’s like to walk a mile in my shoes...

This second picture is important, because it’s one thing to show affectionate when the cameras are rolling, but it’s another to capture those unscripted moments. Do you have a man or a woman that loves you like this? They just want to be next to you sharing time with you because there’s no better place to be…

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If you haven’t registered to vote, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? At this point there could only be two reasons: you just don’t care or you’re don’t know how. I hope it’s the latter because I can help you get registered, it’s really simple. However, if you don’t care, I don’t know what to say or do to make you realize this is a historical race, and the future of our country is on the line. Every vote counts and every vote makes a difference. Kennedy won the popular vote by 9,000 votes against Nixon. Out of millions of people it came down to 9,000, and the fact that he won the right states. Speaking of states below is map of the United States, click on your state and register to vote. It’s just that simple. It takes 5 minutes or less and it’s painless. For more information go to Proud Black Voter Blog.

PLEASE REGISTER TO VOTE BELOW:

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Michelle Obama has become quite the fashionista during the 2008 Presidential campaign so it came as no surprise when she decided to stick with Thakoon once again.

After all, Michelle’s DNC floral dress was all the rage back in August. Michelle wore this fitted floral print dress with a huge black bow at the first Presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain.

Looking past the print, the fit of the Thakoon Fall 2008 dress was great, don’t you agree? Well if you don’t, would you please check out the way Barack looked at Michelle after the debate?

Michelle’s Thakoon debate dress retails for $1,250.
 

I have to agree with The Black Snob on Michelle’s latest Thakoon pick… The cut of the dress was marvelous. It flattered her figure amazingly. I couldn’t help but notice her silhouette from the back and thought that is the fugliest but most gorgeously fitted dress I’ve seen her wear thus far. [BLACK SNOB]

Watch the debate:

Diversity on the Gucci Spring 2009 runway show during Milan Fashion Week finally made its global appearance! Chanel Iman became the first black model to walk the runway for Gucci since Tom Ford left in 2005. Although this positive accomplishment is always great, what’s up with Chanel being the only black model to collaborate with the brand since the past three years?! To be fair, Rihanna also has a upcoming fashion contract (Tattoo Hearts) with the brand which is expected this December.

photos: STYLE

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This is just a sad moment for black leaders, LeRoi Moore of Dave Matthews passed relating to an ATV accident, Bernie Mac, Issac Hayes, and now Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones. Most of us remember her for her undying support of Hillary Clinton during the primaries, but she was in fact the first black woman to represent Ohio in the congress. Jones was first elected to the position in 1998.

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If you haven’t checked out Black Celebrity Kids before, please do so, it’s an incredible blog with family pictures of all your favorite stars. This week Black Celebrity Kids posted scans of the new Essence featuring the Obama family. What a beautiful family, I think I’ve seen them in a picture frame once…

[Barack, Sasha, Michelle, Malia]

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This is certainly one magazine issue I will buy, and you make sure you go out an buy it, too. Michelle Obama is on the cover of Ebony, and it will feature an interview with her mom, Marian Robinson.

Going beyond the surface view of poise, elegance, style and the utmost class, Ebony magazine unveils the real Michelle Obama: mother, wife, potential first lady and style icon. Take a rare look behind-the-scenes of Michelle’s life on the road to the White House and how she finds the necessary balance between managing the household with Sen. Barack Obama and joining her husband in pursuit of the most ambitious American dream.

PLUS, in an EXCLUSIVE interview, Michelle’s mother, Marian Robinson, reflects on her daughter’s childhood and transition to being one step away from changing her address from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

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The Daily Kos is a liberal blog, even more left than I would ever dream to be. While reading over at Electronic Village, I came across this picture. After a moment of shock I had to research and find out what was going on at the Daily Kos. Apparently they feel the Republicans are unfairly attacking Michelle Obama (I couldn’t agree more) by taking her words out of context and painting her as un-American, whatever that means. So the Daily Kos likened the Republican party to the Ku Klux Klan, and actually photshopped a picture to drive their point. However, the Daily Kos, in my opinion, went too far by actually depicting Michelle Obama as a Ku Klux Klan victim. Am I the only one that feels this was unnecessary? If you saw this picture out of context what would you think?

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I know many of you have seen these pictures already, but I’m still in awe. As I came across these new pictures, I was amazed at the turn out. 75,000 people came out to support Barack Obama in Oregon. After the West Virginia Primary, I knew racism was alive, I just didn’t know that nearly 20% would have the courage to admit that they didn’t vote for Obama because he was black, or as one woman put it: “of the other race.” In Kentucky one man believed Obama was part of a sleeper cell, and that he was a Muslim ready to attack when the time came. Then I realize, they are the rural uneducated poverty stricken voters for a reason, they rather vote against their best interest than vote for something different. I’m not saying this because Obama didn’t win West Virginia, I’m saying this because those interviewed said race and religion was the factor. I know all these people don’t represent the state of West Virginia, but 20% is a high number.

Then there is Oregon, where people are more educated…I’m just saying…Wow!

[Source: The Oregonian]

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Precious lives that want their voices heard speak with the pain of their eyes

A pain so real that tears grow in drought, but it’s there in the eyes

In the eyes of the helpless mother questioning the value of her child’s life– less than fossil fuel?

In the eyes of a child only knowing the world to be cruel but still keeps hope and the power to love in the iris

In the eyes of you - hearing with your heart and using your voice to speak their t