Voices In Color

Today's Black Fact

On this day in 1977, Ernest Nathan Morial was elected the first black mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Style Slump

Whenever I'm feeling like I'm in a style slump I like to page through these two sites for inspiration, The Sartorialist and Garance Doré.  A few examples..

Today's Black Fact

On this day in 1990, Washington, D.C. elected Sharon Pratt Dixon (now Kelly) as its first black, woman mayor.  Making this a first for a woman of any race.

I'm In Love: Rachel Roy New York

I've been a fan of fashion designer, Rachel Roy, for a while.  I'm thrilled to see she has this new line of more moderately priced clothes/accessories (sold on her site and at Macy's) that are just as interesting and sexy as her more expensive line.  Here are a few examples...

Today's Black Fact

On this day in 1992, Carol Moseley Braun was the first African American woman to be elected to the US Senate.

Living With A Black President: Obama, One Year Later

It's been a year since America elected its first African American president, and writer Brenda Payton talks about how the country is still figuring out how to deal with it.  Have a listen...

AphroChic: modern. soulful. style.

Love this blog and now she has a shop with her own line here...

GOP Sweep Elections

What do you make of the GOP wins...?

Today's Black Fact

On this day in 1983, President Ronald Reagan signs law designating the third Monday in January Martin Luther King Jr Day.

Life is hard. Life is short. Life is painful. Life is rich. Life is....Precious.

Precious is sure to be an unforgettable film that I hope many people will go see. It's based on an amazing novel called Push by Sapphire.  The movie, which has already received tons of critical acclaim, will be in theaters Nov. 6th.  

I'm also loving the poster art work for the film...

It's Been A Long Time...

It's been awhile, but I just couldn't stay away!  I'm obviously taking another run at the whole blogging thing. I really missed it and I hope you did too...

With that said here's a blog I love:  Kiss My Black Ads.  Great insights on our role in the world of advertising/marketing along with some just plain fun to look at imagery.  Enjoy!