Pictured: First Lady Michelle Obama waits as President Barack Obama, background, signs the guestbook upon their arrival to Prague Castle, April 5, 2009, in the Czech Republic.
This picture says an infinite amount of things. All in all, I love it and you get the point.
Los Angeles Co-Chairs:
Elliott Petty & Ken Billups
(click flyers for more details // visit www.yp4obama.com // join facebook group)
Inauguration Event Chairs
The Young & Powerful Group Launch Event:
Lindsey Dendy, Jamila Boddie
Young & Powerful Presidential Brunch:
Kouri Marshall
Young & Powerful Political Forum and Roundtable Discussion:
Channing Hawkins
Young & Powerful Black Tie Gala & Awards Ceremony:
Madeline Mitchell
Young & Powerful Inauguration Semi-Formal:
Crystal Davis
Young & Powerful Inauguration Events Host Committee:
Adam Guthrie, Alaina Wilburn, Anthony Morrison II, Awnya Frazier, Bizunesh Scott, Blayne Sutton-Willis, Brandan Wilson, Brandon Nelson, Brenda Sutton-Willis, Brittany Gadsden, Brittany Merritt, Brittany Miller, Camelia Mazard, Cara Pearson, Cari Cooper, Carmen Orozco-Acosta, Chana Ewing, Charla Webster, Charles Groves, Christina Cue, Christopher Coes, Clarence Wardell II, Claudia Gibbs, Coco Hunter, Corey Ponder, Crown Productions, Inc, Darius Graham, Darla Bunting, Darren Goodson, Deanna Johnson, Deloris Carter, Dennis Howland, Devinya Rogers, Dina Perez, Dwayne Wilbert, Ebyan Addou, Erica Day, Erica Perkins, Errol D Allen II, Everett Miller, Francisco Ortiz, Harrison Endeavors, Henry North, Hinton Battle, Hodan Siad, Ingrid White, Jabriel Ballentine, Jacqueline Castain, Jacqueline Robinson, Jayce Hill, Jennifer Searfoss, Jerris Raiford, Johnnie Tangle III, Jon-Paul Coutourier, Kameelah Dixon, Kameron Matthews, Kara Beverly, Karen Van Kummer, Karl Riley, Katrese Wellman, Kelly Ifill, Kendra Mathias, Kenneth Gibbs, Kieja Minor, Kim Haney-Brown, Krista Shelton, Kristin Bolton-Keys, Krystal Coddett, La Kesha Richmond, Lakia Gray, LaShondra Myles, Latoya Parnell, Latrisha Huckaby, Laura Schultz, Laureicia Barnette, Lilit Paltajian, Linda Frazier, Lopez Matthews, Madeline Mitchell, Marcella Tillett, Marjorie Celeste Williams, Marques Jones, Marquis Hawkins, Mary McGurn, Maya Siggers, Melanie Middleton, Mia Brockett, Michele King, Miller Everett, Milton/Madeline Mitchell, Monique Peets, Morgan Grimes, N’Goundo Magassa, Natasha Wolcott, Neal Carter, Neosho Ponder, Ngwebifor Fobi, Nicholas Wiggins, Nicole Battle, Nicole Faison, Nicole Griffin, Oscar Mardis, Pia Clarke, Rebecca Thompson, Recardo Gibson, Rex Richardson, Robert Franklin, Ronald Holmes, Sanam Toossi, Season Miller, Shanelle Johnson, Shara Coutourier, Shayla Johnson, Sherice Perry, Sommer Murphy, Stacy Burnside, Stayce Harris, Stephen Harris, Suheily Natal, Tamika Samuel, Taahira Maynard, Taliah Givens, Tasha L. Davis, Tashea Brodgins, Terrell Holland, Tiffany Andrews, Tiffany Henry, Tiffany Tull, Tracy George, Tracy Nicholson, Trevor Scotland, Tya Winn, Ugochi Anaebere, Urban Cycle, Inc, Veda Bartlow, Vernon Mitchell, Whitney Jones, Willie Lyles
Va. Man Spends $1 Million on Inaugural Package for Disadvantaged
By Michael E. Ruane (Washington Post Staff Writer)
It was billed as the biggest, most eye-popping of the inauguration hotel packages: the JW Marriott’s $1 million “build-your-own-ball” offer. You get 300 rooms, four suites, $200,000 worth of food and drink, and a primo site overlooking the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route.
And it was snapped up within hours of Barack Obama’s election as president by a customer the hotel declined to identify.
This morning, the Marriott is scheduled to announce that the buyer is a Virginia businessman who wants to bring to the inauguration disadvantaged people, terminally ill patients, wounded soldiers and others down on their luck.
Earl W. Stafford, 60, of Fairfax County, the founder of a Centreville technology company who grew up as one of 12 children of a Baptist minister, said he will provide his guests lodging, food and special access, as well as beauticians, gowns and tuxedos, if necessary.
Stafford has paid the $1 million, a spokesman said, and is prepared to spend $600,000 more for a breakfast, a luncheon and two balls at the hotel. Stafford said he hopes to recoup some of the $600,000 from other sponsors, yet to be recruited.
Of course it would be none other than Jaime Macias (sidenote: jmacias is one of the most creative ppl I know; and I know tons of creative folks, trust me) who would introduce me to this wonderful installment highlighting the thought process and brand development behind one of the most impressive brands developed in decades.
Below, I urge you to enjoy the thoughts, ideas, and considerations from the desk of Sol Sender, Strategist at VSA Partners.
I watched it like 5 times each, but I’m just weird like that.
Part 2
Arne Duncan has a reputation for boosting test scores and closing weak schools. His policies — and basketball skills — are seen as a match for Obama’s.
By Michael Muskal (LA Times)
President-elect Barack Obama today formally announced Chicago schools superintendent Arne Duncan as his choice for Education secretary.
Duncan has built a reputation over seven years for improving test scores in the nation’s third-largest school district. He has also closed failing schools and replaced ineffective teachers.
“If we want to out-compete the world tomorrow then we’re going to have to out-educate the world today,” Obama told reporters in a televised news conference this morning at the Dodge Renaissance Academy, which was once closed as a failing school.
Duncan reopened the school as an academy where candidates for advanced degrees in education could gain practical experience in classrooms. Obama and Duncan, who often play basketball together, visited the school three years ago and hailed it as a successful model for teacher residency programs.
By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE (NY Times)
When the Tuskegee Airmen, the all-black force of elite pilots, emerged from combat in World War II, they faced as much discrimination as they had before the war. It was not until six decades later that their valor was recognized and they received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor Congress can give.
Now, the roughly 330 pilots and members of the ground crew who are left from about 16,000 who served are receiving another honor that has surpassed their dreams: They are being invited to watch the inauguration of Barack Obama as the country’s first black president.
Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 band will perform as part of inauguration activities of President-elect Barack Obama, said Sharon Saunders, FAMU spokeswoman.
FAMU received the invitation to perform in the inaugural parade Friday night. The parade is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2009.
by j.a.c.
Michelle Obama, our next first lady, is currently facing one of the most difficult choices of her life. No, it doesn’t have to do with foreign policy or how to be the most amazing wife, mother, and politician she can be or what school to send Malia and Sasha to (although I believe that last one has already been decided). The ginormous question looming over her beautiful head of “Motions” permed, shoulder length, black hair is “What am I going to wear to the Inauguration?!” Well if you had top designers from around the world throwing all kinds of fantabulous, haute couture sketches your way, you’d have a problem too. I know I would!!!!!!
Michael Kors and Diane Von Furstenburg and Monique Lhuillier Oh MY!
Choices, choices, choices. (Oh what I wouldn’t give to be in her position right now!)
Since it’s going to be freezing, I personally think she should go for a bomb winter coat ensemble. My vote is for sketch number 33 shown here. That coat is FIERCE! Christian Lacroix worked it out! Do you hear me?! WORKED IT OUT!
Check out all her options here!
Which one is your favorite? What do you think your next first lady should wear on this upcoming historic day?
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