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Fabulous Brown Girl: It's Our One Year Anniversary!

Today is a milestone for FBG!!!

WE ARE ONE YEAR OLD TODAY!!

A year ago today I started this blog to express something that had been brewing inside of me for a long time- my love for positive black women, fashion, career development, and girl talk. All of these things embody who I am personally as a twenty-something, young professional. At the time I started FBG, I was really into reading other people blogs and decided that why not start my own. So I did. I am so grateful to myself and others who have supported the idea of being a Fabulous Brown Girl! This blog has turned into a brand that I want to follows me where ever I go.

Here's a little back story. When I moved to Atlanta from DC in august of 2009, it was a whole new life for me. I needed something that I could say I was in control of, something I was passionate about, and I needed something to jump start my career goals. Fabulous Brown Girl has done all of that and more for me.

So if you want to start your own blog, company, go back to school, or change careers I say go for it!!! Better yet.... GO HARD FOR IT!! Your dreams are your own and nobody can tell you that you can not do something you are passionate about. There are positive examples of this everywhere you turn. And as my mother always told me ... nobody on this earth is better than you.

"If there is at least one person on this earth that has accomplished what you want than it can be done and it is NOT impossible"

One day I know my dreams will turn into reality and as I will have this blog to thank as the catalyst.

As I transition onto bigger things, I will continue to blog and I will continue to connect with other Fabulous Brown Girl bloggers like myself. I want to do a lot of new things with this blog that I will continue pursue this along with whatever else I am passionate about.

Thank you for your continued support and don't forget to follow @FabBrownGirl on Twitter.

Remembering Aaliyah: 1979-2001

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born on January 16 1979 in Brooklyn, NY but was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At an early age she began her singing career and appeared on the famous weekly televised talent show, Star Search. She was signed to Jive Records and was mentored by R. Kelly. He helped produce her debut album called AGE AINT NOTHING BUT A NUMBER, which sold 3 million copies in the US.

As her career blossomed she began working closely with Missy Elliot and Timbaland for her second album: ONE IN A MILLION. She was also a successful actress in movies like ROMEO MUST DIE and also played a role in QUEEN OF THE DAMNED.

After releasing her third and self titled album AALIYAH, the talented singer, dancer, and actress died tragically Sunday August 25, 2001.

Aaliyah was a Fabulous Brown Girl that was cherished and adored by her fans and anyone who graced her presence. Many of my peers remember where they were when the news of her and her team's passing was made known.

It was one of the most shocking things that happened that year in the urban music community, especially since Aaliyah's career was skyrocketing full force and died right after working and filming her video for ROCK THE BOAT.

This tragic loss, even though nine years ago, still hits a fresh spot with anyone who loved her and her music. Her natural beauty, sweet image, and killer dance moves will never be forgotten.

What is your favorite Aaliyah song?

This is ours:

Fantasia Burrino Talks on GMA

Even though a lot of trauma is happening conveniently around the release date of her album, which is out today by the way. It is obvious that Fantaisia Burrino has honestly been through a lot and this suicide mishap was not necessarily a stunt.


All that has happened to the young 26 year old from Charlotte,NC has come to a head. The industry is rarely ever your friend and unless you look like Alicia Keys, it might even be the middle school bully that won't let you eat your lunch in peace.

Here is a clip Fanny talking to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America. Fanny's calm and genuine tone makes me think that she is not doing this solely for whatever press she can get to promote her album. Hopefully she can share her story and inspire other women who are going through the same thing.

Powerful Fab Brown Girls on Twitter

Recently, BlackWeb2.0 released a list of the most Powerful Black women on Twitter! It is great to see the majority of women that made the list are some of our favorite FBGs who try to use their celeb influence to do positive things and uplift other women.

Check out the List!

Young Hollywood is FEARLESS, FANCY, and FAB!!

Recently, some of Hollywood's Fabulous Brown Girls all got together to do the cover shoot of a new magazine, FEARLESS. Upon seeing this shot, I was pleasantly surprised and delighted to see everything that Fabulous Brown Girl represents (sophistication, sassy, smart and fly) all in one shot!

According to MTV.com, this shoot is the FBG answer to Vanity Fair's Young Hollywood cover which ironically, did not include any one women of color. Last time I checked, Hollywood is not monochromatic and only having one color on your cover is not only disheartening, but totally unacceptable. But it seems Vanity Fair must have missed that memo..Their Bad...

The cover features Tia Mowry, Naturi Naughton, Monique Coleman, Jennifer Freeman, Kyla Pratt, Tiffany Hines, Chyna Layne, and Lauren London.

Kudos to FEARLESS magazine for recognizing that there is void of spotlight our FBG working actress and do their part to uplift them by putting them on their inaugural cover.

Keep up the good work Ladies!

Check out some behind the scenes video of the shoot!

FBG Summer Fun with Mom: Michelle Obama and Sasha

Over the past few days, the FLOTUS and her precious one, Sasha traveled to Spain for a summer vacay!



Don't you love how the Obama's don't shy away of living their lives to the fullest and showing their young daughters the world! It doesn't hurt that they can meet Kings and Queens along the way either! I love how anytime you see Sasha, she seems to always be having fun and enjoying her childhood!

Just a disclaimer: Malia was not on punishment or anything.. lol.. she was actually away at a summer sleep away camp! I am sure she will be having her own time with her Mommy or even her Pops!


We can NOT say it enough!! WE LOVE THE OBAMA'S!!