The most recent Gallup Poll indicates that Americans’ favorability rating of Michelle Obama is even higher than her husband’s. According to the March 27-29 poll, the First Lady barely edges the President out with her 72% rating to his 69% rating. (Both of which are particularly high). Now, it’s not at all uncommon for the First [...]
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Americans Like Michelle Obama More than the Prez
Posted in Influence, The Obamas on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sad to See You Go: Dr. John Hope Franklin
Posted in Influence, Inspiration on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was saddened yesterday to hear of the death of Dr. John Hope Franklin, a great American historian. The following is a brief, but fitting obituary via Gawker: John Hope Franklin, the author of From Slavery to Freedom and possibly the greatest historian of the black American experience, died Wednesday at the age of 94. [...]
You Should Know Bobby Jindal
Posted in Influence, Inspiration, You Should Know on February 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
If you don’t already, you should really get to know Governor Piyush “Bobby” Jindal. In 2007 Jindal became the first Indian American to be elected Governor of Louisiana and the first Indian American to ever be elected to a statewide political office in U.S. history. He is the father of three young children with his wife Supriya, who [...]
The Vanity Fair Oscar Party On Your Coffee Table
Posted in Celebration, Influence, Insomniac Theater, Inspiration on February 24, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I love books. They are on of my biggest passions and are my biggest extravagance. Even though I work around books all day long, I can still go into a Barnes and Noble and get lost for hours, just roaming the shelves. I am amassing quite a collection of all types of books, and my [...]
The Obamas Host the Nation’s Governors
Posted in Influence, Inspiration, The Obamas on February 23, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Forget the Oscars—THIS is the Red Carpet you should care about. While millions of people across the globe were tuned in to the 81st Annual Academy Awards last night, President and First Lady Obama hosted a dinner for the nation’s Governors in the State Dining Room of the White House. This was the first formal [...]
You Should Know: Allison Caviness
Posted in Achievement, Influence, Inspiration, You Should Know on February 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Last night, I attended a phenomenal screening at Columbia Law School for a documentary film called “Strength of a Woman.” Produced and directed by filmmaker (and friend) Allison Caviness, the documentary is about “the experiences, resilience and strength of formerly incarcerated domestic violence survivors and the devastating impact the criminal justice system has on [...]
Love Birds
Posted in Influence, Inspiration, The Obamas on January 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
On May 26, 1996 photographer Mariana Cook photographed Barack and Michelle Obama when they were less than 4 years into their marriage for a project she was doing on couples in America. This was well before they were the President-elect and future First Lady. This was before they were U.S. Senator and Senator’s Wife/hospital executive. [...]
“This is Hustle Unlike You’ve Ever Seen Before”
Posted in Evolution, Influence, Inspiration on January 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This evening, I added some contacts to my address book. A friend and I attended a panel discussion on digital media and online publishing sponsored by the NY Chapter of the National Alliance of Market Developers . The event was held at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology and there were some major media heavy hitters there [...]
“I hope I die being applauded.”
Posted in Influence, Inspiration, News on December 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
On Christmas morning, the sensual “Santa Baby” was in rotation on my holiday playlist. By Christmas evening, I learned that the ageless seductress who made “Santa Baby” famous had died on the same holiday for which that timeless song was written. On Christmas Day Eartha Kitt died at the age of 81. The actress, singer, [...]
She Has Influence
Posted in Influence on December 23, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Doubt the influence of Beyonce? I bet you that 2 out of every 5 females you know are going to be calling themselves “divas” now. Just watch.
