EVENT PICS: CELEBS AT VARIOUS PRE-Inaugural GATHERINGS

January 20th, 2009

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross attends the Post Pre-Inaugural Ball hosted by The Huffington Post and MySpace at The Newseum on Monday, January 19, in Washington, DC.

Many other celebs held various events in D.C. in honor of President Obama, including Jay-Z and The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, so make sure to peep the photos.

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actor jeffery wright joy bryant at Pre-Inaugural event isaiah washington

Jay-Z’s “In Concert on The Eve of Change”

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Washington D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and Jay-Z attend Jay-Z’s “In Concert on The Eve of Change” at the Warner Theatre on January 19, 2009 in Washington, DC.

jay-z at his concert of change young jeezy and jay-z pose for a pic
mary j. blige and jay-z perform in d.c on monday night mary j. blige and jay-z perform in d.c on monday night (2)

( Photos: GETTY IMAGES / WIREIMAGE )
  1. 1.
    Tlo

    I was 1st hey look at that?:) I’d like to thank my mom, day family, ect…
    Just kidding I really think thats stupid.
    Anyone this is a wonderful day for african americans everywhere. I feel proud to be an american. And I hope everyone else understands what a historic moment we are living in today.

    Everyone looks nice in these pics:) OBAMA! OBAMA!
    MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK YALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!

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    greta

    Nice Gathering…Obama All the Way

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    Kerry Washington’s been looking a little coked out & tacky lately. Her style used to be emaculate. What happened????

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    stacy

    tracee wwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhyyyyyyyyyyyyy???????????????????? why the dress.

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    Tangie

    OBAMA ’09, OH BOY!!!

    THIS IS HIRTORY LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.

    NO ONE HAS AN EXCUSE AS TO WHY THEY CAN’T GET THINGS ACCOMPLISHED. IF WE HAVE A BLACK PRESIDENT THEN YES WE CAN DO ANYTHING. THE SKY IS DEF THE LIMIT.

    LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE.

    PEACE…

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    BigDaddyReg

    I expect big things from alot of different people, I really hope it happens

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    Kay Kay

    Why does Jeffrey White look so tiny? I don’t know who is styling Tracie, but rarely does she look put together nicely. Her hair is all messy looking to me. I have yet to see her and everything is on point.

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    Ebony

    I like mary j’s jacket

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    i support, SUPPORT...wear a GOOD bra!

    Kerry Washington always looks so classy to me!
    Joy Bryant on the other hand always looks thrown away….but hey, if she likes it, who am I? lol

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    halcyon

    Gawd GAY-Z is HIDEOUS!!!

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    halcyon

    Kerri “FISH LIPS” Washington…

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    halcyon

    GAY-Z can wear a million suits he’s still TACKY and CLASSLESS.

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    Nigeria

    Joy is no JOY to see! She looks too homely for the occasion.. it’s a CELEBRATION B—- not a death in the family dang girl! Cheer the hell up!!

    I’ve seen her dress better for the Award shows..

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    halcyon

    Kerri’s dress is a solid gold nightmare.

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    EnameL

    KERRY ALWAYS LOOK FASHIONABLE AND YES CLASSY TOO.

    mmmh she is my new fashion idol. love her.

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    Rebel

    Damn KEri! That dress is fly as hell!

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    Ladyssolady

    Look @ Fenty chilling! Kerry & Tracee look good.

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    MLOVE

    Okkkkk…wth? I don’t care for Tracy’s getup…and why does Joy always look like she just DON’T GIVE A DAMN?….Jeezy needs to shave bcz he looks mad dirty…and I LOVEEEE JayZ but I’m not digging that black and white outfit with that sweater tucked into his jeans like that!

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    4000 words

    Joy Bryant and Zoe Kravitz could be sisters, I’d believe it! They dress the damn same, though Zoe’s taste in fashion is a drop better. I think theyre just free spirits who feel they shouldnt be confined to looking or dressing like the ‘typical’ black/brown girl.

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    Tracee is wrong for those boots!!!

    Joy looks cracked out!!!

    will.i.am looks like someone from the circus

    Everybody looks great!!

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    SugarhoneyIcedtea

    I heart Joy B! She’s a natural Beauty!
    Nice look for Miss Kerry Washington!
    Tracee looks very old on this picture whatever happened to her face? Or is it the hairstyle that got her looking 50?
    I kinda like Jay’s getup this time around! Nice…MJB (Only you could rock python boots at the inauguration and get away with it smh)

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    Colognemode

    OK JayZ ”NEEDS” to let them glasses go!! Pronto pronto booboo..not a good look, it’s been enough times I seen him wear them. daymn!!

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    Simone

    Its Beautiful to see so many people out during such a great time in our society…

    But why does Jay always wear those stupid looking glasses?

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    Miss. Tiandez Jones

    i like tracey ellis ross’ dress but hate the stockings paired with it.
    WTF IS JAY Z DOING..why must he be the only dude in jeans at this event..ughh, sometimes I really dont know bout dude. you madd old!
    LOVE LOVE LOVE KERRY WASHINGTON’S DRESS, UGHH AND SHE ROCKS IT WELL, I MUST SAY…WHO IS THE DESIGNER AND WHERE CAN I GET SOMETHING SIMILAR??????
    Although I love mary j, Gawddd her style annoys me, she stays trapped in ghetto fab..chewww

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    morganstate

    The Inaguration was amazing. It was cold and I had to get up at 2:45 in the morning but it was all worth it to witness this once in a lifetime moment that is one of the greatest moments in history by far. I am sooooo proud of this country and I pray for safety and protection of PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA and his family.

    MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    thanks

    damn kerry got a bad ass shape

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  27. 27.
    MRS. SK8BOARD P (AK AND BK STAN)

    Jay looks great, with his blazer, sneaks, and specs on..

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    ghc120

    Jay-Z, hasn’t been looking very good for a minute now (not that he’s fine). I’m not with the whole, Kanye/Lupe look.

    Kerri Washington, is normally one of the most diva-licious celebs in it, but I’m with the person who says she looks pretty tacky/trashy here. Does anyone think she gets lip injections?

    What concerns me about Joy Bryant (as much as I find her care-free, natural beauty, refreshing) is her hair! She might have gotten away with the frumped up look, if her hair was looking decent and she accessorized a little bit. She needs to spruce up the ‘do.

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    Theresa

    Kerry looks great!!! Classy chicks are the shit!!!

    Jay-Z, please…give up the glasses, just give it up!!! lol…it’s not a good look! Sorry boo!

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