Fashion Forward

Obama Rejects Sean John Designs
The publicity surrounding Michelle Obama's dresses, Malia and Sasha's J. Crew inauguration outfits and Aretha's regal hat is astounding. Designers have become overnight celebrities. Interest in the outfits of First Daughters Malia and Sasha led to the crash of the J. Crew website. Aretha's hat is the buzz of the blogosphere, the man responsible for making the hat has received hundreds of calls from people who want to buy the 'Aretha hat.' Needless to say, the worldwide publicity can launch a company to the next level. It's no surprise that Diddy's label Sean John presented Mr. Obama two Sean John tuxedo sketches in hopes that Obama would wear one for the inaugural celebrations. President Obama stuck with a more Presidential look courtesy of his designer of choice, Chicago based Hart Schaffner Marx. 

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This Picture Is Priceless 

Countless photos of the inaugural ceremony and celebration are floating around the net. One photo stands out above the rest.

Fashion Forward

Michelle Obama, Simple & Classy
Weeks prior to the inauguration, every fashionista speculated on what Michelle Obama should and would wear. The day has finally come. The First Lady wore a bright yellow retro dress and matching jacket by Cuban-born designer Isabel Toledo. Mrs. Obama chose a pair of Jimmy Choo Glacier pumps and J. Crew gloves to keep her hands warm. Simple and sophisticated.

Soul Fixin'

A Change Is On The Horizon
While others said 'no we couldn't,' I knew we could. Yes We Can is now Yes We Did!!! Last night was surreal, I couldn't believe it. This morning as I sat at my computer desk and the gospel song 'Never Would Have Made It' bellowed through the speakers and tears streamed down my face the reality of it all began to sink it. I know the ancestors, especially those who built the White House, are rejoicing. I know Medgar Evans has joined hands with others who bled, suffered, and died to give us the right to vote and are singing that old negro spiritual "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Roun'."

Soul Fixin'

Tonight Is The Night
A few hours ago I voted for Barack Obama. If you have yet to do so please go and make it happen. We are on the verge of making history and it feels so good to be apart of it. Forty three years after African Americans were given the right to vote, I, a young black male and descendant of Southern slaves, was able to cast my vote for a black man. The feeling was overwhelming. I walked away from the polls with a renewed sense of energy and a tremendous amount of pride. It was obvious that many of my neighbors felt the same way. I can feel it in the air. Barack Obama will be our next president. I hope you mark this poignant moment in history with a celebration. We deserve it.

Saturday Soul

Jeff Chang Shares His Thoughts On John McCain aka Johnny Mac [VIBE]
The 411 On Kanye's New Album [RollingStone]
Barack's Letter To VIBE [VIBE]
They Just Don't Make Music Like They Used To [SoulBounce]
Michelle Robinson Obama's Roots to South Carolina & Slavery [Washington Post]
Tribute To Levi Stubbs [Detroit Free Press]

Soul Fixin'

Michelle's Momement

The first night of the Democratic National Convention was an emotional affair. John Legend kicked things off with a performance of 'If You're Out There,' Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. delivered an inspiring speech and Kennedy clan patriarch and Democratic elder statesman Sen. Ted Kennedy made a surprise appearance. The highlight of the night belonged to First Lady hopeful Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama's soul stirring speech, an effort to present the Obama's as embodiments of the American Dream, reflected on her humble beginnings on Chicago's South Side and Barack's central message of change. In case you missed it, check out Michelle Obama's historic delivery at the DNC.

Soul Fixin'

John Legends Opens DNC
I'm sure many of us will be tuning in to see Barack and Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention. Be on the look out for John Legend as well. The five time Grammy Award winning soul singer will premiere his new song, 'If You're Out There,' during a historic set opening the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Reflecting the themes of hope and change, 'If You're Out There' calls upon us to make a difference, "we're the generation/we can't afford to wait/the future started yesterday and we're already late." The song will be available online following Legend's performance. Legend's performance and the DNC can be seen tonight at 8 on TV One. Michelle Obama, Jesse Jackson Jr., Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg and others will be speaking at the convention tonight.