Howard University's Student President and President Obama Support HBCU's

Last Friday, HBCU leader and student body president, Bryan Smart was given an opportunity to introduce President Obama as he signed the HBCU Initiative making more money and support from the federal government available to the institutions, beginning with the 2011 budget, according to Blackamericaweb.com.

Being a proud decendant of an HBCU education, I know and agree heavily with those who care about making HBCUs strong and able to withstand and breed a new generation of educated and confident young black Americans.



“This will establish a new platform for strengthening the capacity of HBCUs.” said John S. Wilson, executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs. “This executive order provides $98 million in new money for HBCUs,” Wilson said. And the nearly $400 million in increased funds for Pell Grants is expected to find its way to students at HBCUs, said Wilson

According to the Hilltop Online, HUSA President Bryan Smart had this to say about my Alma Mater, “Howard has given me a sense of self,” he said. “It has given me an educational experience that is second to none, and opportunities like this one that I know I wouldn’t have been afforded at any other university.”

Howard University Student President, Bryan Smart

For Obama to recognize the importance of HBCUs is wonderful and another reason why we at FABULOUS BROWN GIRL love the President of the United States.


To get a more comprehensive understanding of what the HBCU initiative is... CLICK HERE

We are FABULOUS: 41st NAACP Image Awards!

Last night the 41st NAACP Image Awards took place to celebrate and reward the accomplishments of people who the organization believes have successfully advanced people of color.

We love anything that celebrates us as a people, puts us in a positive light, and of course gives us a reason to dress up and look FABULOUS as well as support one another.

If you tuned in last night, what was your favorite moment during the awards? We thought they were overall wonderful minus director Lee Daniels acceptance speech... lol.. but what can you do?

Another site said that the awards was definitely a night for the ladies because they were the ones cleaning up and bringing home all the awards. That is what we like to hear!! Let's continue with that trend and BEING FABULOUS!!


Take a look at some of the snapshots of the FABULOUS BROWN GIRLS who attended the awards!

The wonderful and uber talented cast of PRECIOUS!

Always classy Anika Noni Rose who was the Co-host of the Image Awards

Fabulous Brown Girls: Taraji P. Henson, Gabby S., and Raven Simone

Keisha Knight Pulliam showing off her gorgeous gown after winning Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Paula Patton who looks great preggo by the way! She stays glowing!

Some of our favs Keri Hilson and Co-Host Hill Harper took a picture together !

Beautiful FBGs Tichina Arnold and Journee Smollett

Finally! New Music from Monica

Fabulous Brown Girl is so happy to see one of our favorite R &B singers, Monica, back on the scene with new music.

Her video for "Everything to Me" is absolutely FABULOUS. Her love interest in the video is NFL football play Chad Ochocinco. The concept was great!

Monica exudes what a FBG is. and you know we can't wait to see what else she has in store.

Check out the Video! WE know you want to!!

FBG Fashion Spotlight: Arise: AFRICAN Promise Collection in New York Fashion Week 2010

It's NEW YORK FASHION WEEK!

The time for fashion has arrived to New York and what is better than seeing FABULOUS fashion from the motherland.

ARISE: AFRICAN PROMISE is a fashion show that took place in those famous MERCEDES-BENZ tents in Bryant Park in Manhattan! African designers from South Africa, Nigeria, and Tanzania were all a part of the show. With beautiful collections that show the talent and passion some of the top designers in Africa have.

• Click Here to learn more about the South African designer's line

• CLICK HERE to learn more about the Nigerian designer's line

• CLICK HERE to learn more about the Tazanian designer's line
  

Check out some of the runway stills..









Take a peep at the ARISE: AFRICA event

WE ARE the WORLD 25

First off, I apologize for the lapse of posts. I am definitely sure you all can relate to a time when life starts to get real and everything comes at you at the same time. It is not a bad thing, but Life is starting to make the moves that I have been waiting for and I can barely keep up, so please forgive me if I do not post as frequently as I normally do. But don't worry! I am committed to this blog and can't stay away from you Fabulous Brown Girls for too long!!! You ladies are always on my mind!

Over the weekend, the video and release for the "WE ARE THE WORLD 25" was released. Even though critics are giving the remake mixed reviews. I found it to be refreshing to see more artists than I could keep up with on this song. It warmed my heart just hearing the song because it is one of my favorites, but seeing everyone from Jennifer Hudson, to PINK, and even Tony Bennett contribute was awesome!

If you didn't get a chance to see the video, please check it out below. I think the KING of POP would be PROUD!!




BONUS TREAT!! CLICK HERE to download Teedra Moses' mixtape. She is one of our favorite FABULOUS BORWN GIRLS. Her music and style is right up our alley. PLUS the mixtape is free. Put on your ipod and jam away.

In Case You Were Wondering: Who Dat!!

Today is the day us NFL fans have been waiting for!! The Superbowl championship between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints is finally here and in case you were wondering who FABULOUS BROWN GIRL is rooting for... all we can say who WHO DAT?!?!

That's right, New Orleans aka Nawlins is a city that has a special place in my heart. And with their remarkable season I knew the BIG GAME was in their sights way before the playoffs . So we will be rooting for Reggie Bush, Darren Sharper, and the squad to bring home the trophy. The city and the people of NEW ORLEANS need something like this to bring back a little bit of pride that was drowned in the Hurricane. Yes, our people are resilient without a Super Bowl Championship, but it doesn't hurt to have a National Victory to help put the icing on the cake!

The Saints have heart, the players want to win just as bad as the city does, so don't be alarmed if you see me jumping up and down screaming WHO DAT!! and doing the second line up and down the street!!


I am sure my fellow Saints fans and FBGs will appreciate this video.. Check it out!!

2010 "We Are the World" Remake for Haiti

Very recently, the world famous song for unity and aid, "We Are The World" was remade 25 years later to raise for the tragedy that occurred in Haiti over two weeks ago. I would be lying if I said this wasn't isn't extremely ironic that that the 25th anniversary is marked with the earthquake.

Even though it was missing some of the most popular celebrities like Beyonce', Lady Gaga, and a host of other widely popular celebs, I am still amazed and proud at how serious celebrities are taking what happened in Haiti. The philanthropy and the love they are showing is very inspiring.

Check out a few picture of some of the many celebrities giving the gift of their voice and recording the remake of that special song. I am really anticipating to hear the new version because the song still gives me chills whenever I hear it.

Fabulous Brown Girls Jennifer Hudson and Jordin Sparks

Wyclef, Natalie Cole, Kanye West

Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones.. major producers of the Original "We are the World" as well as the 2010 remake.

Jamie Foxx

Lionel Richie, Wyclef, Lil Wayne

Then

Now

Until the new version is released, check out the original made in 1984. I bet you can't tell me this song doesn't do something to you! My father purchased the original record and I plan on purchasing the new version.

BET Honors: This is What Extraordinary Looks Like

So last night BET outdid themselves with this year's broadcast of their 3rd annual BET Honors which took place in Washington, DC. The BET Honors recognized the achievements of fellow Howard Bison, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Queen Latifah, Dr. Keith Black, Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, and Whitney Houston.



Hosted by FBG Gabriel Union, several artists performed to honor them musically with uplifting songs to show them their love and appreciation.

My favorite tributes were Diddy's with Mary J Blige showing love to her "big brother" with a lot of hits they made together; as well as, Kim Burrell and Jennifer Hudson's tribute to Whitney Houston. Those ladies sang their hearts out to Whitney who was not afraid to "show" her gratitude for them while they performed. I didn't mind Whitney's antics because she made it clear, its better to be judged by your triumphs than by your flaws... Only if everyone thought like that!



Check out the tear jerking tribute Kim Burrell performed with her rendition of "I Believe in You and Me". This rendition encompasses how Fabulous Brown Girls everywhere should feel about one another. Thank You Kim and Whitney for that moment and thank you BET. We needed that.

Fabulous Brown Girls Hit Up the Grammy's

Last night the Fabulous Brown Girls did not disappoint at the Grammy Awards. From the fashion to the talent, these women were kicking butt and taking names all while looking chic, stunning, and FABULOUS... Check out a few of their red carpet pictures below. Oh and by the way, don't you just want to kidnap Julez (Solange's son)...? Her son is sooo adorable!!

Very interesting pick for Beyonce Knowles-Carter!

Ms. Mary J Blige will always show up and show out!! Loves her!!

Rhianna killed it!

Keri Hilson looked stunning and FAB in Dolce and Gabbana

Beautiful songstress--newcomer Melonie Fiona

India.Arie, an ultimate FBG

Jennifer Hudson (is it just me, or did she shed a significant amount of weight?!)
She look AMAZING

Also, we want to give BIG and FABULOUS Congratulations to Miss Caressa Cameron, our new Miss America! The former Miss Virgina blew the judges away with her class, talent, and energy and earned herself the crown! We Love it!!!