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Essential Viewing: 11.11.11

Essential Viewing: 11.11.11
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
01
Sitting Pretty

The First Lady Michelle Obama looks radiant in purple as she speaks to a group of high school students at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Our First Lady wore a lovely dress by Roksanda Ilincic.

Essential Viewing: 11.11.11
02
Building the Future

President Barack Obama is daddy-in-charge as he visits a classroom at Yeadon Regional Head Start Center in Yeadon, Pa.

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03
A Family Affair

The fabulous Braxton sisters visit the ESSENCE offices to meet the staff and talk about Season 2 of their reality show ‘Braxton Family Values’.

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04
Family Matters

LL Cool J, Simone Smith, and daughter Italia attend ‘Why Fashion Matters’ charity auction event at Hirshleifer’s Americana in Manhasset, New York.

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05
Fortunate

Sexy Maxwell arrives at the Victoria’s Secret 2011 Fashion Show in New York City.

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06
Couture Level Flow

Kanye West and Jay-Z rip the stage as they perform live at the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.

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07
Blending In

Nicki Minaj camouflages at the Versace for H&M Fashion Show and Party at Pier 57 in New York City.

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08
Haute Hat

Kelly Rowland looks internationally chic as she arrives at BBC Studios in London, England. Very fab!

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09
Feline Fine

Jennifer Hudson wows in a leopard print dress at the Michael Kors Celebration of Fashions Night Out Tokyo, Japan. Love it!

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10
Déjà Vu

Beyoncé is spotted leaving her office in New York City.

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11
Everything is Everything

Lauryn Hill performs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute concert honoring Aretha Franklin in Cleveland, Ohio.

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12
Work It

Wendy Williams looks fierce at the 21st annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City.

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13
Commitment to Giving

Magic Johnson looks daper as he holds a press conference for the 20 year anniversary of The Magic Johnson Foundation in Los Angeles.

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14
Glamour Girl

Selita Ebanks look regal in her dress at the 2011 Apollo Circle benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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15
Designer Diva

Rachel Roy attends the 2011 Lucky Shops VIP Charity shopping party at the Highline Stages in NYC. Fun and festive!

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16
Simply Wonderful

Kerry Washington is stunning at the 21st annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City.

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17
Good Spirits

Queen Latifah and Christian Louboutin share smiles at the 15th Annual ACE Awards in New York City.

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18
Red Alert

Mariah Carey flaunts her new figure during a Jenny press event to announce her as their brand ambassador in NYC.

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19
Center Stage

Angela Bassett greets fans outside her Broadway play ‘The Mountaintop’ in New York City.

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20
Dynamic Duo

Malcolm Jamal-Warner and Tracee Ellis Ross attend the MTV Europe Music Awards 2011 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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