Michelle Obama Just Can't Catch A Break
Putting aside momentarily the fact that one of them supports the slaughter of defenseless little animals, isn't it enough that Michelle Obama chose to wear threads designed by Americans to the Inauguration Day festivities?
Well, the answers is NO for The Black Artists Association.
They're upset because our new First Lady didn't wear something by an African-American.
Michelle's day wear was designed by Cuban American Isabel Toledo and evening wear by Jason 'animal killer' Wu, an Asian American.
One of the BAA's co-founders told Women's Wear Daily, “It’s fine and good if you want to be all ‘Kumbaya’ and ‘We Are the World’ by representing all different countries. But if you are going to have Isabel Toledo do the inauguration dress, and Jason Wu do the evening gown, why not have Kevan Hall, B Michael, Stephen Burrows or any of the other black designers do something too?”
And when asked if perhaps the First Lady isn’t 'looking at the world colorlessly' the BAA rep said, “It’s one thing to look at the world without color but she had seven slots to wear designer clothes. Why wasn’t she wearing the clothes of a black designer? That was our moment.”
We say, leave Michelle alone! Let her pick her outfits based on whether she's feeling the fashion vibe, not because of the person's ethnic background.
We also hope she won't support any fur users too!
[Image via AP.]
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Why are these black designers feeling a sense of entitlement? "This was our moment." That comment is so ignorant and misses the point of unity and this new presidency entirely. What did these black designers want Michelle to do- come out sporting afro puffs?
Oh my fucking God….is this what the next 4 yrs (or 8yrs) is going to be like?!? Get off your racial high horse and leave this woman alone! White, Black, Yellow, Brown, Green - does it really fucking matter?!!
Black Power really needs to go away!!
WE ARE ALL HUMANS!!!!! ENOUGH OF THIS BLACK/WHITE/GAY/STRAIGHT/MUSLIM/JEWISH/ASIAN/INDIAN BULLSHIT. WE ARE HUMANS!!! WE EAT DRINK PISS SHIT HAVE SEX EVERYTHING WE ARE ALL ONE. MORONS!!!! I'M SO SICK OF THIS BULLSHIT.
DAMN ITS NOT ENOUGH THAT SHE HERSELF IS BLACK? FUCKING WHINERS! JEWS WERE ENSLAVED FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS BUT YOU DONT HEAR THEM CRYING.
jesus christ.
bitch moan. bitch moan. bitch moan. bitch moan.
why am i not surprised???????
Re: valpal88 – huh?
That is hilarious! Not dark enough for them? Michelle is awesome and would have rocked a burlap sac! Yes, I said it!
WHO FUCKING CARES, STOP MAKING A BIG DEAL OUT OF SOMETHING THAT ISN'T A BIG DEAL. SHE CAN WEAR WHATEVER SHE FUCKING WANTS! LIKE, OH MY GOD… NONE OF HER OUTFITS WERE MADE BY AN AFRICAN AMERICAN! WHAT A FUCKING TRAGEDY, NOT! STFUSTFUSTFU
Seriously… SERIOUSLY?
Racism is alive and well in 2009 and honey it ain't just the white man! Why does EVERYTHING have to be about color it's just so disgusting. We have our first black president which is an incredibly historic event and people want to bitch about stuff like this? It's just mind boggeling!
Seriously? How racist can they be? If she chose a designer based on their race, that would be okay, but if a white person chose another white person as a designer, they'd be called an ignorant redneck.
maybe the black designers' clothes look like shit? why should she pick a designer just because they are black? thats the most ridiculous thing i have ever heard. if his entire presidency is going to be full of black people complaining whenever they choose someone NOT black, its going to get old real fast and will be extremely annoying.
These Black Obama supporters are creating the wrong image to what Obama represents. This is not a black and white victory for the american people who support Obama, He represents Minorities in America and change, progression and unity. So, for a black person to complain that he she wore something designed by an asian american makes them ignorant. I can understand if they are upset because they are animal activist but the fact that they are black and complaining that she should have worn something made from a black designer is just plain ignorant and lets hope there aren't many of them out there like them as they will taint Obamas legacy and accomplishments he has already set.
Oh God!
creating prejudice within your own race??? jeez! wake up- these comments would be totally unacceptable had it been a white first lady, and she didnt chose a white designer- its ridiculous- people who complain, will always find something to complain about- its pathetic.
Why the fuck are we picking on them over a stupid thing such as clothes? God damn it, get the dicks out your mouth and cream your pants for something that is truly important. Fuck you, if you want to pick on the freaking President's family over politics, that's not even important. Damn you all who sits on on their soapbox acting as if the world they live in is perfect. If you don't have the solution for your own issues then shut the fuck up. Yea, Perez, let her choose what she wants to do. She is First Lady. Lady meaning a female human being. Human beings are just that… human. She is not a fucking robot. Please get over yourself because there are things in this world more important than your little causes.
Mickey's got to get over to the Salvation Army resale shop, and put a stop to this potential disruption of our country.
she wore a yellow dress with green pumps from payless.
some black people are so fucking ridiculous…. who the fuck picks an outfit based on the designer's race? thats so dumb..
By no means am I a racist so don't take this comment the wrong way.
But it's an outfit. It's not like she's bleaching her skin to try and become white.
Bitch and moan is what black people are best at. So I'm not terribly surprised. Come one people! Find something better do to than to think everyone is being racist towards you!
For a race that preaches equality between races they are the first ones to bitch when they don't get what they want…
Does it matter who designed it? She looked beautiful and that's all we should care about. Not color/race/sexual orientation
this is stupid.
like, seriously? you're gonna complain about THAT????
GROW THE HELL UP. ITS NOT A BIG DEAL
she can wear whatever she wants. and maybe someday, if an outfit from a black designer catches her eye, she'll wear it. get over this whole color thing! its 2009, people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Somehow I'm sure that if she had picked a black designer, then they would say the person wasn't "black enough". You just can't please some people
Black people are always the racist force. If Hillary Clinton started sprouting that she had a 'white' designer run up her duds there would be a black outcry. As you say Perez, leave the woman alone, what the hell difference does it make what colour a person is, I'm sick of it being an issue?
give her a break
she was probably busy thinking about more important things then weather the person who made her dress was black or white??!!
Is it just me or are these organizations trying to promote something they we're supposed to be fighting for the last 60 years? It doesn't matter WHO made the dress… if she likes that is what she is going to wear. Don't think you are given first choice just because your skin is the same color as hers. That would be racist…wouldn't it???
Oh My God, I am so sick of this shit. Not that we should be wasting time on what this woman wears but seriously I think that maybe we should not keep seperating ourselves but come together as one country. I am so tired of hearing black/white/hispanic etc…. How about we are all Americans
Ugh, just drive that wedge in deeper.
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Black designers? I didn't know it mattered what skin color a designer has…I thought it was about if you like their designs or not.
Jeez, some people need to look at the racism that might be coming from within…project much?
Leave Michelle alone. This is stupid.
Perez baby, why'd you delete my comment.
Like I said it's an outfit babygirls over at the BAA. So go on and take your thrift store clothing somewhere else. Quit bitching and moaning. Michelle can wear what she wants to. She probably didn't like any of what the African American designers had to offer because the print was too tribal and loose fitting. Can't say I blame her!
Loves you Michelle and Obama.
Oh holy shit — shut the fuck up — are you kidding me?
Oh, for pete's sake! Its not like there won't be hundreds of other opportunities for a "black" designer to dress Michelle Obama. But, ya' know, Perez, you're just as moronic as the BAA. Aren't you always whining about Cuban-Americans this and Latina that and queer this??? Why does everything have to have a label that separates people by their color, ethnicity or sexual orientation? Assholes come in every shape, size and color and so does brilliance. I though the era of entitlement was ending with the ouster of Bush.
ahm, michelle can/will wear whatever she wants/ looks/fits well on her so STFU nigs cuz it's not like she would've been wearing a sign saying, 'this dress was designed by an african american'
it's over and done with so stop your bitching
Seriously, I can't believe that statement! It's ridiculous. If a white person said that about using white designers they'd be strung up. It wasn't just African-American's moment, it was everyone's moment. It just goes to show that not just white people can be racist.
Wow, seriously? The fact that she is being criticized over something so stupid is horrible. She should be allowed to pick her outfits based on what she likes, not the color of the designer's skin! I can't believe she is being criticized for this. Ridiculous. And for the record, Michelle looked gorgeous in everything she wore that day.
Serioulsy, I'm BLACK and this fucking pisses me off! Just leave her alone! This presidency was supposed to represent us GETTING PAST ALL of that shit. Some people…..
oh GOD here we go again….more fucking whiners!! The Black artists association should shove it up their ass. Who cares if Michelle wants to wear a particular designer…maybe there wasnt anything that a black designer made that suited her….maybe we should put these assholes on an island with the whiny I wanna get married gays and then they can make all these dresses they want. Oh yeah, thats a great idea!!
seriously? give me a break. just because she is african american she has to have an african american designer? an african american family is in office and yet "the black artists association" are STILL going to bitch. WTF!
someone will always have something to bitch about.
They need to leave the First Lady alone. If she had worn something made by a black designer the haters would be saying she is prejudiced against white people. She has to keep it balanced.
Of course she cannot get a break, from you. Perez is about the NEGATIVE.
I think Michelle Obama should wear beautiful clothes that look great on her and fit her stature as our First Lady regardless of designer's race, nationality, religion or gender.
SERIOUSLY WILL THEY JUST SHUT THE FUCK UP ALREADY!
Oh for Gods sake! It seems that ever since Obama became a clear frontrunner in the race the African American race thinks they deserve something special over the rest of us.
Who CARES what ethnicity the designers were???? We have a black president, isn't that more important???
I agree with you Perez…also, why can't they just give her credit for trying to help out the little guy and showcase unknown designers?? I applaud that, because she could have easily had a Gucci or Valentino dress like Nancy Regan used to do. Good job Michelle, and keep up the good work!!
Because sometimes life ISN'T all about the color of your damn skin.
She chose the dresses she liked, it just so happened that they were not of a black designer.
get over it.
Jeezzz Perez….im sorry to have to say this, but when did you get so LAME???
First you obsessively criticize those that smoke, now your going on and on about "fur killers"?? Most couture and fashion designers use fur in their collections. It is not "out of touch" and does not make them "murderers." It is ridiculous to say this in a society that regularly uses leather for EVERYTHING.
Your blog is sounding more like its written by a conservative watchdog group. What are you, the morality police?
I find it incredibly ludicrous that instead of The Black Artists Association celebrating the fact a whole new chapter within our nation has opened all they can do is bitch and moan that Michelle Obama has yet to wear a "black designer". What does it matter what color designer she uses? Isn't that what the Obama's are really trying to do is show that color doesn't matter? The Black Artists Association are just feeding into the stereotypes that the Obama's are trying to break. The BAA is being absolutely absurd.
Are you serious! How about she just pick what she likes and get the fuck over it. Please, what a load of shit.
OMG.
Who cares what the hell she wears and who designs it? There are more important things to worry about! And isn't it enough that Michelle herself is a black woman?
Come on!
Whoa, that is just stupid!!´
She´s not the First lady of black America and shouldn´t be pressured in this stupid way.
Oh BARF! Why is it that black people are the first to notice when white people are being racist, but when THEY are being racist it's ok? Can you imagine if a white first lady was to use a black designer and some white group came out and said "Why wasn’t she wearing the clothes of a white designer? That was our moment." The person would be stoned to death and you know it.
Re: kaylamarie – Seriously!
it is racist to even mention anybody's race in association with whatever it is they have created or anything whatsoever. If people want to move on they have to stop labeling each person with a race to begin with. Incidentally, the president is bi-racial he is not black.
that's so stupid. who cares if the designer is black, white, hispanic, or asian. it shouldn't matter either way.
OMG are you kidding me?! WHO cares who designed her outfits. This race shit is getting insane. Just because she is black doesnt mean se has to wear a black designers design.
this is so freaking stupid omg. 1st it was black preachers fussing about the whole "We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — and non-believers." which we are… and now… fashion designers?
who the hell cares, the person complaining probably isn't wearing clothes by black designers either.
you'd think members of the black community would stand behind the president and the first lady's choices for being who and what they are; instead of finding ways to bitch and moan because they aren't black panthers
Isn't choosing a designer because they're black being racist?
She isn't just the first lady of the black people! She's everyone's first lady.
Re: TwoGoofballs – because some people believe that racism= power + prejudice and since black people were never in "power" they could never truly be racist.
i'm not saying its wrong or right, its just what some people believe
OMG! Like the world biggest problem is who designed her dress! They can't find anything to pick at, so they make a reason…. Congratulations!
or defenseless babies.
Give me a fucking break. The blacks ALWAYS have something to bitch about!!! They cant be happy with having a black president, then they have to complain they didnt wear clothes designed by blacks!! Blacks are MORE racist then any race and they think they are entitled to everything. whites should start calling themselves EUROPEAN Americans!! Yeah, whiners!
SO its not okay to kill "poor defenseless animals" but its okay to kill poor defenseless BABIES??? I DON'T UNDERSTAND!!!!!
oh my gosh people…calm down…its a dress. I'm not like "i'm a white bitch and i have to get a white bitch to make my dress because we white bitches have to stick together". dumb. aren't we supposed to be past the race thing
this is just completely ridiculous. i'm sorry, but that just sounds like whining to me, sheesh
Re: sikille – Exactly
How fucking petty!!!
Just cause she is black does not mean she has to do everything black .. gee it's getting a little to obsessive. .. let them be. This person who said is going to turn black people into being ignorant and narcissistic.. I thought there was going to be change?
For Michelle to choose a designer on the basis of race would be racist. It should be enough that she choose an American designer, period.
I totally agree with Sweet on this one. I thought we were leaving that sense of entitlement behind when the Republicans left office.
This chip-on-my-shoulder act is getting old. If you want to be treated differently because of your race, Fine. If you don't, alright. But you cannot pick and choose situations where you want to be just an American and then in others be set apart, or rather ahead, of everyone because you're black. These people are showing their ignorance and childishness with these absurd comments. Grow up.
"This was our moment"? WTF? No lady, it was everyone who hates racism and who believes in equal opportunity's moment, and guess what? We're not all black! Saying she should choose designers based on their race is two (or three, or more!) steps back from the incredible point we've been taken to. Lady, American voters elected a President of COLOR, you moron! Be happy and shut up already. It ain't about you!
EXCUSE ME………. "our" moment????????
that is infuriating…. this is AMERICA'S moment…. as much as they would like it to be, this presidency is NOT about black people. its about EVERYONE and its EVERYONE'S victory. how dare they bash Michelle for not wearing a black designer. she can wear WHATEVER SHE WANTS and doesn't have to apologize for it!!
3 words for those ignorant morons- GET WITH IT.
Pl-ease, this is so lame. Is this even true? Are these people actually telling the first lady what she should wear?
Here we go! It aint all going to be about EVERYTHING black for the next 4 years. Black food, black dresses, black schools, black employees…oh wait that sounds familiar…REVERSE DISCRIMINATION!!!!
I think the BAA brings up a good point.
I can't believe they are bitching because she didn't choose a black designer. Just because they are the first black family of the US doesn't mean it all had to be about the blacks that night! It's about change in this country! And that is what Obama stands for, not the color of his skin!
Imagine the "White Designers" complainning…..She didn't wear any of their designs either…But hey, what is the big deal? Michelle will look horrible no matter who will dress her…The woman is plain UGLY, too big and to angry to become a love by the American People. They may voted for Obama, but Michelle is not like…So let the fuglychoose whatever she want, it will not make any difference!!!!
I DONOT TRUST THE HUMAN RACE. I HOPE AN ASTEROID HITS US AND DESTROY THIS SPECK OF DUST THAT THINKS ITS THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE.
IF ONE RACE BECOME PROMINENT, IT DEGRADES OTHER MINORITIES. MINORITIES THEN DEGRADES THOSE MINORITIES WITHIN MINORITIES. ITS AN EVERLASTING CIRCLE OF "LIFE". MAY TOTAL DESTRUCTION BE WITH YOU.
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ha ha ha AND THAT'S NEGROTAINMENT TO ME………
WHO CARES???would anyone be complaining if a white first lady hadnt worn an outfit made by a white designer???NO!!my god america there are far bigger problems in the world right now!!get over all these stupid insignificances!!just respect anf get on with one another regardless of race, religion, cast or creed and see if we can solve some of the bigger issues facing us right now!!!!!!
SHUT UP!!! I am with Michelle O. on this one. She can wear whatever by whomever she wants! This is why there will always be a racial divide. Some black people do not want to be regular Americans. They want to be "African Americans" and act entitled. The black Americans do now OWN the Obamas!!! They are ALL of ours. Damn. And I didn't even vote for him.
um.. Asian designers dont give a shit about fur. They would take the fur off an animal with their own teeth if they could. Asian countries have the worst animal laws in the world, its disgusting. But michelle can wear whatever she wants I suppose. I think Michelle Obama is awesome but her fashion choice was bleh. Fur is just so tacky, though.
THATS BULLSHIT!!!!!!!!!!! IT WASNT JUST BLACK MOMENT IT WAS A MOMENT FOR EVERYONE… ESPECIALLY MINORITIES… IT WASNT ONLY BLACK PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR HIM. HISPANICS, BLACKS, WHITE, ASIANS EVERYONE IT WAS EVERYONES MOMENT
Next they will be asking Obama to deport all the whites back to Europe. Can't we all just get along???
83…………and also with you.lol
No, actually it's not YOUR moment. It's THEIRs. The OBAMAs.
This is what I was worried about. People think that because a black man is in 'power', it's time to push the Black Agenda. And they call white people racist. There's so much more prejudice from that side, it's the new double-standard.
You're not oppressed anymore, you have the right to strive (and achieve) the highest level of leadership and success - QUIT BITCHING!
Do you where leather? Do you wear wool? Do you eat meat? If so, shut the fuck up with the anti-fur bullshit. You either kill animals to serve yourself. Or you don't. End of story. Singlin out fur is just hypocrisy.
thats sooo ridiculous. The black artist association is just emphasizing race and racism by even bringing this bullshit up. She obviously is choosing her clothing based upon whether or not she likes it and thinks it looks good on. I highly doubt that she is even slightly considering or caring about the race of the designer. Is this what the next four years is going to be like? Get over yourselves
Re: AdamAlexander –
How dumb are you that you think you can make a statement such as "Bitch and moan is what black people are best at. So I'm not terribly surprised." and NOT consider yourself a racist.
How about they just shut the fuck up? Isn't it enough that she chose an American who immigrated this country to find a better life - and did it LEGALLY?! For fuck's sake, he came to live the American dream and he made it. Are black people really going to rain on this kid's parade because they feel like they got snubbed? Fucking a, grow the fuck up people.
I'm black and this is embarrasing. Not all black people are racist like who ever said that..
who gives a shit about who made her clothing is that really whats important here. God people are just being ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michelle Obama wore what she liked the most, so let's have no more whining about the political correctness of the races of the designers - that' just silliness.
The overblown stories about the press "turning on" Obama are silly, too.
Love the silliness!
Re: hot mommy –
your soo rightt!
Heck, I'm black, well bi-racial like Obama, and I agree, this is ridiculous!! You're right, if Hilary was sprouting a white designer that would be racist. And it's the exact same thing vice versa.
In this case, who Michelle chooses as her designer should have NOTHING to do with race! And whichever black designers are tripping, get a grip, please!
These people need to chill. Michelle is not the first lady of BLACK PEOPLE, she is the first lady of the UNITED STATES. She has a right besides to choose anyone that she please. Another group that of people who think they are entitled to something because the Obamas are black. I'm beginning to think that a big portion of the voting public are freaking idiots. There are more pressing matters than who Michelle chose to design her gown.