Oprah's Legends Ball
 

I'm surprised that there is not a thread about this. But over the weekend Oprah through a Ball to honor African American women who she feel has paved the way for her and others. It was a black and white ball and from the stuff I saw on the news it was some fine sista's there. It was a who's who of Black and White Hollywood. Damn Oprah, where was my invite! I heard it was no press there so I don't know if anyone can find pictures of the event.

FYI
 

They're pictures of a view of the guests on oprah.com.

I saw some pix. Yahoo made it impossible to post pictures, so I can't link it. I saw a picture of Soror Star, wearing a nice white dress, w/o BGA.

There are pictures at editorial.gettyimages.com. I know ST will be able to post the pics from there.

You could have at least given us the link, man.

There was an article on yahoo news.


~chicago sun times...
Oprah hails Legends

May 17, 2005





SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Oprah Winfrey rolled out the carpet for a lavish tribute to pioneering black women, then strolled it herself in a red Vera Wang ball gown. Guests including Usher, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were on hand for the Legends Ball on Saturday night.

The talk-show host joked with friends and praised the 25 honorees, including Coretta Scott King, Diana Ross, Maya Angelou and Cicely Tyson. ''These are women who, when I was growing up, made a difference for me,'' Winfrey told reporters. ''The first time I saw Diana Ross and the Supremes on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' it changed my life.''


ETA: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...amm10605151229

I'm gonna have to look at these pics a second time later because I was not feeling any of them..........:( :o

Sorry AKA2D

star is looking skinny? I know Al was so mad she left him home, you know that's the only reaon why he married her... to be in the spot light

I agree... Janet Jackson is slowing getting bigger and bigger and Patti, Dionne or Ashanti wasn't looking to hot.

I think it was Oprah's Monday show that she showed the party. I happened to catch it because I wanted to see this woman that lost 360 pounds.

But I saw some other pics, and guess what...BGA is there...she didn't leave home without him. If I knew how to post the pic I would.

As I go back to the picture. Patti seems like she's been under the knife...AGAIN. She almost reminds me of the late Celia Cruz.

I believe they are airing the show on Tuesday. Oprah is looking like a DIVA in that RED dress. Also that pant suit was cute too but I don't know if she changed at the ball or if that was a picture from somewhere else.

Pics
 

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I like SOME of the dresses that people were wearing, tuxes and opera ball gowns are back. Please, Patti go back to your hair color that reddish brown does nothing for you.

Angela Bassett looks stunningly beautiful - as usual. Not too sure about Debbie Allen's Gone With the Wind dress.

I have to give it up to the older ladies b/c Nancy Wilson and Cicely Tyson are doing the damn thing!:cool:

I have to give it to some of the women. They had to roll around in chicken grease and then stuff themselves in there with a shoehorn but they got into those dresses.

These two are still together? :eek: Well allright then! S-S-S-S-S-solid...solida as a rock! :o :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...r/52828809.jpg

Cause were beauty and theeeeeeeeeee beeeeaaaassstt!

My college buddie's brother (Kwaku Alston) did the photography. He is BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!

I remember in college she would tell us that her brother is in school for photography and stuff, and almost as soon as he graduated he blew up! I didn't have the chance to meet him because I didn't go to my friends graduation or wedding!:(

Kudos to Oprah
 

My sister were at the event. They are talking about it like they were at the Oscars or something. They spent mortgage payments for their dresses. But I think it is great that Oprah truly knows "we" are here because "they" paved the way.

LoJ

Watch the events 5.15.06 on ABC...8 pm ET (I believe).

Yep; that's right...and, I'll be watching! :D

ttt

Delayed a week...
 

Just saw the commercial for the show...it's being moved to May 22 due to "Dubya's" State of the Union address Monday night. :rolleyes:

That stinks. There is nothing he is going to say that is going to lower the price of gas!!!!!!!!!!!!1:(

Oprah talked about the delay with Tom Joyner and them here:http://www.tomjoyner.com/site.aspx/tjms/missed/index

J.Anthony Brown is a nut.lol

This is the single most beautiful moment I have ever experienced.

So very beautiful
 

"We speak your name, we speak your name" I am sitting here watching this crying at how wonderful this is.

Re: So very beautiful
 

I want that poem.

Oprah, you should release this on DVD, the uncut version.

This is so awesome...I missed the first 40 minutes...came in on Angela Basset and Phylicia Rashad during the poem...I'm loving it...I'm loving it...

Re: So very beautiful
 

I got chills when they read that poem!

Posted by TayariJones on May 25, 2005 09:35 PM
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Lots of folks have emailed me for information on the poem, "We Speak Your Name," which Pearl Cleage wrote for Oprah's recent bash honoring black women. I have contacted Miz Pearl and received this response:


you can tell folks the poem will be excerpted in the oprah magazine in august and plans to publish it are in the works. :-)

So there you have it.


Tayari Jones

We Speak Your Names", the poem I wrote for Oprah Winfrey's Legends Weekend last year, is now in bookstores! There is also an audio version from Black Stone Audio, which I recorded with an introduction and biographical information about the women who were honored as Oprah's legends. The weekend (and the poem!) will be featured on a special May 16, on ABC-TV at 8 p.m. I thank all of you who wrote me about the poem and I appreciate your patience! Enjoy the special!
Peace!

Pearl Cleage

Pearl Cleage Website

^^^

The book that has the poem in it is at Target.

@ mocha frapp
 

i'm here crying with ya girl!!

WOW, thanks for the info.

What's the title of the book?

enigma_AKA