Still tearing up… I LOVE the love Barack and Michelle have! You can just see it!

Last night was truly monumental. Didn’t necessarily care for Michelle’s dress at the inauguration, but her dress for the ball was better. I’m not a Beyonce fan, at all, so when I saw them about to take their first dance, and heard her voice I was immediately disappointed. (she really ruined the moment for me). lol. But overall the night was great. I’m still amazed when I look up at our next president and I see someone that looks like me, and to see the hope that he inspires in people. Truly amazing!

Historical day for everyone. I love what the Obama’s represent. They looked like they were meant for one another. I’ve never been more proud to be an American than I was yesterday. Everyone was beautiful last night.

I love beyonce but damn whats with the nipple showing. she kinda ruined it for me.
But Mr President and The first lady looked so happy and beautiful.. It was definetely a sight to see..

I didn’t like Michelle dress but they both looked nice

I hated that of all people, Beyonce face yet again..annoying

Man, this was a very touching moment…B ripped that song and u can tell she was singing it directly to them….I loved it.

-Smith

Just Pure Beauty I am so happy for them I mean that is amazing.

I think Michelle looked BEAUTIFUL and Barack looked so Handsome!! They are so classy and full of grace. I see God’s blessing upon them and I know Barack will be a great president. Everything yesterday was SO nice and I am proud to see people who look just like me in such a position. I never thought I would see the day.. But it goes to show you that all you’ve got to do is dream, Work hard,believe and take refuge in God. Yesterday, was a realization of the dream that our ancestors fought and died for and I’m sure they are looking to the earth and would not take back their struggles because its all so worth it…

I challenge our generation to be as daring as we once were as a people.. I wish for our generation to quit hating on each other and unify ourselves like back in the old days because together we could get so much more accomplished….

May God Bless and Keep the Obama’s in his care.

I love President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama, they have consistently showed that they embody the characteristics of what true leaders should be……Humility and willingness to serve. My prayers are with them throughout the presidency term and that God continues to bless them.

Our President and First Lady looked stunning last night. Michelle is just a ball of decadence and class. She was born to be the First Lady and Barack - the President! The two of them as a couple just give off an heir of resilience. I absolutely love the fact that Mrs. Knowles - Carter had the notable honor of serenading them with the song for their first dance. She too looked incredibly beautiful though I didn’t expect anything less. Her voice resonated and spoke volumes to our new First Husband and Wife.

Yayyyy America! Yes we did! Now the real deal begins!!

Black Love is so beautiful!!!! Im still in awe….

Black Love is so beautiful!!!! Im still in awe….

When i see them dancing and talking with each other that real black love. I want my relationship just like them. I want a man like Barack. There are alot of good man out there like him. Leave them thugs alone ladies. GO OBAMAS.

I think Beyonce did an AMAZING job!!! She killed it. And I loved that she had to hold back her tears at the end. I am so proud of her for that. No one could have dont a better job or been more perfect to sing for their first dance. Although Barack can’t dance (lol) him and Michelle always look so in love and happy. I agree with Michelle- I have NEVER been more proud to be an American!!!!!

LOVED IT. SOOO AMAZING!!! NO OTHER WORDS CAN DECRIBE HOW BOMB YESTERDAY WAS!

This was so beautiful !!! And it made me so proud as an American to see this day come true in my lifetime…GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY…ITS NOW UP TO US!

Well she did it again…. She turned it into a Beyonce moment!!! UGH!!

The Obama’s looked really nice last night! I enjoyed every minute!

If you weren’t able to attend you truly missed something special. Michelle and Obama are a beautiful couple. She looked beautiful….

Her dress was made by a 26 year old from Parsons School of design in NY. Usually people are paid to wear designer dresses and Michelle being the classy woman she is put a young aspiring desinger on the map last night. My only wish was that the dress didn’t have the train for easier movement when they danced.

People from all over the world were filled with kindness toward one another,meeting new people and sharing the excitement. The parties were awesome celebrations. It was an honor for any celebrity to be invited to perform or speak and EVERYONE looked beautiful. If you weren’t changed by this experience either in person or watching on television then you probably are part of the problem and not the solution.

Michelle and Barack… I just always call him by his last name…lol

i just can’t say beautiful enough! love them!! first lady looked gorgeous (great gown choice) and mr president looked handsome as ever

This is all about BEYONCE she did a amazing job and looks so beautiful she the only reason why I watched it..

But everyone else looks nice special OUR PRESIDENT!!!!!

I am not a Beyonce Stan at all, but it was a really beautiful moment when she sang. I thought she did a great job, and the song was perfect. I can not even imagine what Beyonce was thinking when she sang that song, but it must have been such an honor

Love them, Love them, Love them!!!!! What a class act. What a PROUD day it was, still in awwe!

Beyonce did a great job. I swear this was like the first time in her decade long career that I actually saw real emotion on her face. She just seemed to be so honored to be there.

Barack is so obviously smitten with Michelle after all these years - so adorable.

It was a great day! Our new president is great! Michelle dress was great, Beyonce sang great, Mary did great!

Mariah’s voice is not what it use to be…she can no longer hit the notes that she use to. Oh well, I still ♥ her. Alicia’s voice sounded a little off, but I would have really needed to hear more of her to determine the truth. Shakira NO! She sounded bad at the Lincoln Memorial concert and last night!

This was most defiantly a beautiful thing to have the privilege of watching. I think Beyonce did an amazing job for our President and First Lady. She didn’t over sing or make it about her so people who are saying she made it about her are truly incorrect. I think she was a perfect choice and gave the perfect backdrop for the Obama’s first dance. I read on another site that B was supposedly lip syncing and you can clearly tell if you actually watched it, she was actually singing. WHY would someone who can actually SING have to lip sing?! O, well this isn’t about my girl B, it’s about history being made and I’m also so proud to be an American.

Michelle looked elegant and classy as always. I love her style. And yes, she’s going to be in the records next to Jacki O! And Obama was about to cut a rug, I’m telling you. He was getting it. And I just admire the way he looks into his WIFES eyes and she looks into his, like they were meant for each other.

Such a beautiful family and their daughters looked amazingly cute yesterday with their coats and accented scarves and gloves. So sweet!

God Bless the Obama family and keep them underneath your wings!!

I truly loved every moment of it!!! God is sooo good!

Lets get ready to work for our country and the generation ppl!!!! ;o)

I actually missed the Beyonce performance but from what I hear she did a good job. Michelle and Barak have really changed the way I look at black love. Is it possible to have someone as openly committed and yet strong like Barak? Can women (especially) African American women be as submissive yet strong like Michelle appears to be? They seem to have a bond that God created which nothing in this world can break. They are not perfect but love truly can heal everything!

Ok, as someone who attended the Swearing - In ceremony (with the other 2 million people), I have to say that I was kind of pissed that Jay-Z, Beyonce, Solange, and Puff Daddy were seated up in the dias(sp). I really felt that there were other people who have been through the struggle or who may never have had the chance to experience something even remotely uplifting. Someone more deserving. I really do feel they should have been seated on the lawn where they belong. In addition, the people that were standing around me (young and old, black and white) most I did not know…were not impressed, there was a muted ackward silence when Jay-Z and family were shown on the screen. Solange…really…does she even know who the Texas Governor is?….the feeling was, Jay-Z and Beyonce elbowed their way into the ceremonies when noone really asked them to participate. For example, Beyonce singing “At Last” during the President and First Lady’s dance. For Real? over Etta James? How much more elbowing did Beyonce do. Anyway, that is my two cents….I am entitled to my opinion and now I will go to the gym and work out to Jay-Z and Beyonce

I think everything was nice and classy, I love the first couple. they really have grace and poise. and you can really tell they are truly in love.
I didn’t get to see the beyonce performance.. the whole time yesterday is like i was numb.. i was happy but i was also very scared and nervouse for them.. when they were walking the parade i was so scared someone might shoot them..
anyway history is made. we have a black president now lets see if he can really make a change, im willing to do my part to make this world a better place.

I love Barack and Michelle…they looked picture perfect, but they still seemed real…unlike the person that sung for them. I think Stevie Wonder should have sung ‘Overjoyed’ for the first dance…beautiful and appropriate lyrics for them. ‘At Last’ is more of a wedding song for a new couple!?!?!?! But they seemed happy and that’s all that matters really…Congratulations Barack and Michelle!!!!

“Leave them thugs alone ladies.”

*clapping hands*

My husband joked that Obama is gonna get michelle pregnant last night

Let’s not make this discussion about Jay and Beyonce please. Even though Beyonce sounded great for me it was the moment and seeing them two EDUCATED African American husband and wife brought me to tears. So please quit praising her when it was not her moment, i was happy when the man came and escorted her off the stage LOL.

Magical night Beyonce brought me to tears go Obama!!

I commend Michelle for using an unknown designer and putting her on the map, that was a great thing for her to do and she looked stunning last night, as did Barack. This is there moment not Beyonce’s!

This is why I didnt think they should have let her perform, even though she did a good job with not oversinging, there was still far too much attention placed on her. At the end of the day its Barack and Michelle’s moment, it was there chance to shine not hers! And the emotional tears she gave were just another way to keep the camera on herself not again, she’’s a limelight hogger- won’t even let the President get his moment.

Very nice. I did not know that Mariah and Alicia was going to be there. Looks like they all had a blast.

I really like Michelle but I wish she would spruce up her wardrobe a bit. Just because you’re first lady doesn’t mean you should look stiff and frumpy. I’m looking at her right now at the national prayer service and she’s dressed like June Cleaver. I’ve noticed she wears flats and low heeled shoes a lot but I think it’s because she doesn’t want to tower over Barack.

Good luck Barack and Michelle and God bless.

@ Confucius08

Why single out Jay, Bey, Solo, and Puff? Did you miss Oprah, Muhammad Ali and the other celebs? They were there for a reason. Jay, Bey, and Diddy all campaigned for Barack, and Oprah supported him so maybe that was the campaign’s way of thanking them. Also, the Obamas personally selected Bey to serenade them last night, and Etta James is not the original performer of At Last. She covered it just like Bey. Enjoy your workout

Last night was trully memorable. I thought it was like watching a movie or something straight out of Hollywood by all the people that were in DC and how magical it felt for me to see our first African American president. I really enjoyed seeing Barack and Michelle dance though lol..my prez can move :). But overall its still feels good to see that we can do anything if we put our minds, bodies and spirits into it.

yesterday has been the best day ever by far!!!
i cried watchimg the inauguration lol
it was just beautiful to see all those peoplenoutside supporting him
it was undescibable!!
congrads to our president!!!

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.

FABULOUS HISTORY I WAS OVERWHELMED BY IT ALL

CL those are some excellent flicks…I printed them all

Confucius08, you know if you had been invited (or had the opportunity) to participate in a historical moment, you wouldn’t turn it down either. everyone would have just had to have been looking at me and each other like “wtf is she doing here”, cus if i could i woulda jumped at the chance haha. but i do agree, i wonder why they couldn’t get etta to do “at last”. but we don’t need beyonce doing “crazy in love” or some other inappropriate mess so i guess that classic will have to do.

you know what, now that i think of it, it would have been nice to have some of the old school singers performing. the whole thing would have had that “look how far we’ve come” vibe. but this was nice too.

The Neighboorhood Ball was my fav. of the 10 they attended. Michelle’s gown was gorgeous, but she kept fooling the the train trying to make sure she didn’t trip on it, lol. Maybe that should have been a bit shorter?

I was glued to my TV yeasterday…I loved every minute of it. God Bless America, My Home Sweet HOME!!

im tired of seeing beyonce at every event like shes the only female singer her voice aint that great love the obamas though

To all the people who said something negative about beyonce, you all are ignorant. She did a good job last night. Dont hate on her because she is the best out there right now. Thats whats wrong with us as black people, we are quick to judge. But could u all do what she does. NO! She has a GOD given talent. Be proud we have a black president. The bar has been set. Lets all get to work and be the people that God is calling us to be. Lets stop all the hating, because we all no that if we could we would love to have some of beyonces success.

Bey did a good job, but it was not her single night. It was the Obamas, it was all of the people who struggle, and it DAMN SURE WAS OUR ANCESTORS WHO WENT THROUGH HELL JUST TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. I know my great grandmother is proud as hell. It’s time for a change, so let this man shine and lead America to great new hopes. Everyone should be thanking their ancestors and those who made it possible.

Oh, and I really commend Michelle for giving an up and coming designer the chance to show off their work. She is amazing and I’m pretty sure who ever it was is very greatful to have the honor.

this is simply the best thing to watch…:-)
i wanna have the love they have!

The she-devil that is Ann Coulter is gonna have a field day with Alicia and Mariah performing at this event.

Festivities are over…let the federal indictments begin….

Overall, I liked Stevie Wonder and Sting performance “Brand New Day”

Beyonce did a great job, but Etta is still alive. That’s my opinion about respecting other artist.

Michelle’s dress at the Neighborhood ball is growing on me, but for the most part it didnt move me.–now her ensemble she wore during inauguration was CLASSIC. I loooved the cut, color, and shape on her. The dress and overcoat was just her style and she went daring with he green gloves and shoes. I ADORED how Sasha and Malia looked; fashionable but still like CHILDREN! And Barack!? whoooo…that is a SHARP man right there!

I am in love with the Obamas style and cant wait to see more.

It was truly a great day for us all! You can tell that Barack and Michelle are IN LOVE.. for real I used to always say that when the doors of the White House closed Laura B, went one direction and George went the other but you can tell that is NOT the case with the Obama’s!.. Bey did a great job I never doubted that she would I do wonder why with people like Stevie

Now I am an on again off again Beyonce fan, but I can not hate on her performance. You can tell she was privledged to sing for them. It was heartwarming and brought me to tears.

Michelle and Barack Obama are a very beautiful couple. Not only beautiful on the outside but on the inside as well. I loved watching all the events yesterday with my family and loved ones. I am so happy that Change as finally come.

Congrats to the Obama’s

And Fantastic Job Beyonce

I Think it was a slap in Etta James face she is still living she should have song her own song. President Obama and First Lady look great and that they should have been the only one in the picture but Bey she has to take over all the time and she wasn’t holding no tear back if she was going to cry she would have she was thinking a bout herself and I am not hating on Bey sometime you how to step back and let someone else shine. Congrat got to our New President and First Lady. Bey go fine
a dark room.

Great, Great, Great Day yesterday here in DC…. Love them Obama’s. Loved Beyonce singing.

Did anybody see Jay Z… Oh no, he is really playing up his UGLY. Those glasses have got to go… All trends are not for everybody. Plus he too old to be following some trend. Love Jay but yuck…

Anyway, loved everything about yesterday. I thought Beyonce looked nice.

A. Keys dress was a cute apron. Why was there a flap in the front.

…*opps* but with people like Stevie Wonder, and Aretha there, Legends of their generation why they would want Bey to sing their first song dont get me wrong not taking nothing away from Bey I mean who doesn’t know she’s one of the biggest stars today but like some else stated something like Over joyed, or Ribbon in the Sky would have been great however thinking about it I think the choice may have been more for the many messages of the title
“AT LAST”.. as in At last our time has come, at last all men are equal..just a thought Now having Etta James herself blow it would have been more powerful for a number of reasons but maybe she don’t still have her pipes…just a thought..anywhoo
MY PRESIDENT LOOKS LIKE ME…everything else means NOTHING!

By the way, everyone realizes the Obamas actually ASKED Beyonce to sing for them, right? They are actually fans of hers, Barack admitted to having some of her music on his i-pod during the campaign. They also have young daughters that probably like her.

She could have turned them down but why would she? She played Etta in a movie and recorded the song for a soundtrack, she has a history with the song. Also, the Neighborhood Ball was about the people, especially young people that supported his campaign. All the artists were “hip” and for the young folks. Why drag old ass Etta up there?

I was surprised Denzel Washington’s old behind was able to sneak in there.

The entire day was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!! WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE !!!

Everything was amazing, I cried until there were no more tears. But, when Barak and Michelle came out to have their first dance and he said. Do you see my wife?

I lost it, while they were dancing it was ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL !!!!!

God is so good! Black is beautiful! Barak is an amazing inspiration to the entire world.

I LOVE TO SEE MY BEAUTIFUL BLACK PEOPLE COME TOGETHER IN LOVE AND UNITY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT WAS PERFECT !!!!!

GOD IS SO REAL !!!

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonderful and monumental day for the world. We are witness to God’s strength. First Lady Michelle looked Regal (day & night) and President Barack looked insanely handsome. Charisma and sophistication were literally seeping from their pores.

On the other hand, Beyonce’s dress was horrid. She sounded beautiful though.

Beyonce was requested by The Obamas…take it up with them people.

Is Rihanna still babysitting at the kiddie ball? *whoops* LMFAO!

beyonce was NOT requested by the Obamas. she practically threatened to stalk them for the next four years if they didn’t let her perform.

It was a most beautiful event so lets not turn it into our usual Beyonce/Mariah hatathons we tend to have around here. I thought Beyonce sounded beautiful and just her emotion when she was done like she just wanted to burst out crying was AMAZING. I mean she was so overwhelmed because this is a moment in hostory and she will be remembered for singing for their first dance for years to come.

Alicia Keys vocals were very disappointing for teh first time. She shouted No One from top to bottom. It was really terrible. Mariah made it through and swung it home at the end. Stil shaky at time but she looked AMAZING. And for the first time she wasnt too stiff. She was even dancing in teh group performance. I was like someone bought some WD40!!!

Wasnt sure if Shakira should have sung that song!!!

HEY RIHANNA STANS.. WHERE IS YA GIRL RIHANNA. I THOUGHT SHE WAS PERFORMING SOMEWHERE. MAYBE SHE DID, SHE IS JUST INSIGNIFICANT.

YES THE OBAMAS AND BEYONCE STOLE THE SHOW LAST NIGHT. NOT RHIANNA. HISTORY WAS MADE.

ONCE AGAIN RHIANNA STANS, YA GIRL IS INSIGNIFICANT. TRUE TALENT ALWAYS OUTSHINES GIMMICKS. IF BEYONCE WAS SO TALENTLESS AND ALL THAT OTHER STUFF YALL BE TALKIN, BEYONCE WOULD NOT BE PERFORMING LAST NIGHT FOR OUR NEW PRESIDENT. SHE AND WOULD SITTIN RIGHT UP THERE WITH RHIANNA AND ALL THE OTHER NON TALENTED PEOPLE…UN-NOTICED .

bEYONCE DID IT LAST NIGHT. AND THE OBAMAS LOVE HER. YOU CAN TELL THEY WERE VERY PLEASED.

See how he looks at her????? I love it

Wow, last night was amazing.. The Obamas are such a beautiful couple.. And Beyonce, beyonce, Beyonce girlllll. go ahead with your singing self.. She sang her heart out. it was extremely touching. Now I really see why she is the Queen B. Her voice was perfect for the moment. Wow B..

HAHAHAHAHHAHA

GO OBAMA ..

Just Brava!

@ KMNILES

Rihanna didn’t even show up for the Kids Inaugural ball!!! She was a no-show

@ CR

Sorry, wasn’t funny. The Obamas are fans. Get over it, and get a life.

@ MIKE

Shakira sounded bad….real bad

The Obamas were beautiful and romantic. It’s amazing how class and beauty were demonstrated from the Obamas, but the uneducated will always make this a thing of “entertainment” (Rihanna versus Beyonce) PITIFUL. Michelle is the new role model for what black women should aspire to be, and what they can be. I believe as a people we have always had class, someone just needed to remind the world that we did.

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Say whaaaat? I don’t see pics of her at the Youth Ball either and it was reported on CNN that she would be there. Wonder what happened?

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Mariah sounded horible too. I was expecting her to bring it home but she didn’t.

I”ve yet to peep Alicia’s performance…going to DimeWars now to do so.

@ KMNILES

She was supposed to be on the Kids Inaugural ball(televised on Disney) on Monday, but she didn’t appear or perform. She was never supposed to be at the Youth ball. She did perform at the RIAA charity event last night though, but that wasn’t official so it wasn’t televised.