New stage for black culture: Philadelphia Inquirer
Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 7:11AM Quoted via Philadelphia Inquirer:
Michelle Obama got rave reviews this month for the stylish choices she made overseas. With every new day, we saw her wearing another hip designer, like Isabel Toledo, Michael Kors, and Jason Wu.
Yet many of the fashion-conscious are waiting to see what the first lady will don today.
Easter, the holiest of Christian holidays, often has churchgoers breaking out their finest. Not only has the day traditionally meant new clothes, but for African Americans, it historically also has offered a chance to claim dignity within their own communities during times when they weren't respected by society at large. more


















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