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It's not often you read about mainstream media calling First Lady Michelle Obama the most beautiful First Lady - ever. You may read storylines that say First Lady Obama "looked stunning", or that she "wowed" in (insert designer name here), but never has she gotten the title, Most Beautiful First Lady, Ever! , until here, and now.   We're making it official. Mrs. Obama "wowed", "stunned", "looked gorgeous", "shined" and looked absolutely beautiful last evening at the White House State Dinner for French president Francois Hollande.     First Lady Michelle Obama poses with French president Francois Hollande on the North Portico of the White House. Picture collage by DCULS CD Brown. Mrs. Obama's gown is designed by Venezuelan-American designer Carolina Herrera that featured three-quarter length, laced sleeves, a fabulously designed neck line, with a very sophisticated rear- draped bow just below the wais...

' It Starts With You .' The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC)  will be held  Sept. 18-21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. First Lady Michelle Obama, Former President  Bill Clinton,  Shaquille O'Neal, Robert Townsend, Dr. Bernice King, Sherri Shepherd, Rev. Al Sharpton, andTrayvon Martin's family, Isiah Thomas are scheduled to participate during this year's conference which includes over 70 sessions on issues and policies facing the African American experience.  The conference also features a new author and book showcase, job and health fairs. President Barack Obama will be the keynote speaker during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's (CBCF) 43rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Phoenix Awards Dinner this Saturday evening. The Awards Dinner is the signature event of a four-day conference It is scheduled from 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the Walter E. Washington Convention C...

When you talk about "karma", items coming "full circle", or the saying "what goes around comes back around", you can appreciate the historic visit by Michelle Obama to the DC's Decatur House, just a short block from where the first African American First Lady of the United States resides.   First Lady Michelle made a stop to the historic home where former slaves built, worked, and lived to deliver an endowment to the preservation of the historic landmark.   First Lady Michelle Obama speaks with children during a Decatur House visit. The endowment was a gift from American Express, presented by the company's African American CEO, Kenneth Chenault.   The Decatur House is now a National Trust for Historic Preservation Site and home to the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History.  The restoration project was made possible by a contribution to the White House Historical Association by American Ex...

Several Inaugural Balls took place across the DC Metro area honoring the re-election of our 44th president, Barack Hussein Obama. We have a few pics from the balls we attended.  Check them out.   B. Smith and Omarosa on the Red Carpet at the Move The Dream Forward ball that featured Patti LaBelle and hosted by Angela Bassett. Actor Boris Kujoe on the Red Carpet at the Move The Dream Forward ball that featured Patti LaBelle, hosted by Angela Bassett. Singer Elle Varnen on the Red Carpet at the Move The Dream Forward ball that featured Patti LaBelle and hosted by Angela Bassett. Lance Gross on the Red Carpet at the Hip Hop Inaugural ball that saw rappers MC Lyte and Doug E. Fresh take home Lifetime Achievement awards. The event also featured performances by  Marsha Ambrosius  (one-half of the girl group, Floetry), Yo Yo , and a duo beat box mini rap concert with funny man Wayne Brady  joining Doug E. Fresh on stage for a rendit...

Signed. Sealed. Delivered. He's Yours! Barack Hussein Obama wins re-election as President of the United States of America. President Obama defeated Mitt Romney, winning 303 of the 270 electoral votes needed to win the 2012 election in perhaps the closest race, leading up to the election, in presidential history.  Romney with 206 of the electoral votes, in his concession speech during the wee hours of Wednesday morning said, he has been "humbled", while President Obama in his victory speech said to supporters, "You lifted me up the whole way and I will always be grateful. He thanked the country's First Lady, his wife, Michelle and his daughters Sasha and Malia for her support, noting how his daughters were growing up to be fine, smart young women. "Just like their mother", the president said to a roar from the crowd.  The First Family after wining Election 2012. The president has fought hard during his first tenure for...

           If you were unsure why you should in this election, First Lady Michelle Obama made it plain why you should. Speaking last evening at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's ( CBCF ) Phoenix Award Dinner, the first lady gave all in attendance some tough political thoughts to take home. First Lady Michelle Obama addresses guests at CBCF Phoenix Awards Dinner.  Photo/CD Brown.             Coming off a rousing speech this month at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, and making several campaign fundraising speeches in support of her husband, President Barack Obama, the first lady's speech last night was booth encouraging and inspiring, touching on several issues that included her saying that this election "is the march of our lifetime." The First Lady wearing a floor-length, off the shoulder black Michael Kors gown with a shimmering, diamond-lik...