Archive for January, 2009

Kenyan relatives of US President Barack Obama attend a media briefing in Nyangoma Kogelo village in Kenya’s Nyanza Province on November 3, 2008. Kogelo is the Obama family’s ancestral village. Photo/REUTERS

President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address, asking Americans to begin the difficult task of remaking the country.. Remarks as Prepared for Delivery. January 20, 2009, Washington DC.

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My fellow citizens:

I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.

Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of

By Anthony Whitaker: 917.416.3782 or imhoptep@valleyofthekings.com

The inescapable facts: On January 20, 2009, at high noon, Washington D.C. time, in the capitol of this nation, shrouded in white-concrete structures, America will swear in Barack Obama as its 44th President.
 
The entire nation, if not the whole world, will watch a ceremony befitting a newly crowned king. If this were a monarchy, there might be three to four million subjects in attendance for the inaugural ball, “ba dis hera—is A melricca,” said Fidla in the movie “Roots”. 
 
How we Americans have seen it, despite his momma and poppa’s background, for the past 300 years,

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Above: Foreign Affairs Minister Moses Wetang’ula. He will lead a delegation to participate in unofficial celebrations of US President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration next week. Photo/PETERSON GITHAIGA

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The fabulous Shante Traynham and I

Hanging with Pablo and Ms. Tiffany

 B.I.G fans from all over New York came together to celebrate the Movie Notorious at the High Light Penthouse in Midtown Manhattan. The scene is great, the music is joyous and everyone is thrilled to see the film. A story about rapper Christopher Wallace living his dream to live BIG! January 16 the movie hits the big screen and I know if you are smart you’ll buy your tickets two days in advance!

B.I.G son Christopher Jr. acts as young Biggie, Jamal Woolard portrays as Christopher Wallace, Derek Luke as Sean Combs, Anthony Mackie as Tupac and Naturi Naughton as Lil Kim. Do you think these actors have what it takes to pull off the hip-hop stars? I guess we must wait and see!

“I assure Ghanians that I will be President for all”

- John Atta-Mills - Ghana President-elect and Opposition Candidate

As stories of political despair from West Africa (from the military meddlesomeness in Mauritania and Guinea Conakry to complete degeneration of simple local government election into “religious” crisis in Nigeria’s Jos), hit the headlines, it is gratifying that serial news of hope of democractic consolidation and sustainability keep coming from Accra, Ghana. The weekend successful conclusion of Presidential election in Ghana which recorded a narrow win of opposition candidate, Attah Mills (50.23%) over the ruling party candidate, Nana Akuffo Ado (49.77%) in a run-off election points to the fact that Africa and Africans are rich and tested in democratic traditions.

The point cannot be overstated! The political events in Ghana are of profound relevance to Africa and Africans than the events in Washington which remarkably too on January

Hey where are you girlie? You’re stye is truly amazing and we need more of it because frankly people are starting to bore me. I hope you are working on a clothing line or something fresh. Just want you to know you’re style will always be present and It is evident. Every since the Bossy video everyone went wild with short hair cuts and daring styles.

p.s. I was listening to your Tasty album the other night….. pretty dope

xoxo Admiring Fashionista

Here is a present for the new year! Reverend Run’s fabulous daughters Angela and Vanessa Simmons have their very own reality series. Yes Yes, Daddy’s Girls premiers Monday January 5 at 10:30. The show is about the young ladies moving to Las Angeles without their family but do not worry. Their father is just one phone call away!

p.s. Stay tuned for the latest fashion and buzz about the show!

Happy Fabulous New Year! For 2009 and beyond were going to keep it fresh and over top! Yes were going to do it bigger than the last year.  So ladies lets get it jingling with some of our favorite designers jewelry collection.  Bangles and bracelets add flair and attitude to any ensemble so why not start out the new year with a little noise?

(Zipper bangle by Gala $218, sneak skin chain bangle by Juicy Couture $128, glitter bracelet set by BKE $10, tea party print bangle by Betsey Johnson $48, python gold cuff by Kara Ross and leather chain bracelets by Chanel $680)