No one does an all-white brunch better than Black folks! On Friday (Sept. 13) President Joe Biden hosted hundreds of Black leaders at the White House for brunch to celebrate Black excellence. Actress Marsai Martin, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden, and others spoke during the event which was filled with excitement and celebration.
The invitation suggested everyone wear white and man did they. The Root’s Editor-in-Chief was invited, and she snagged a few exclusive pictures of the event’s beautifully-dressed guests. So put on your fashion critic glasses and take a look at the Black stars of the White House Celebrating Black Excellence Brunch!
Rodney Franklin, LeToya Luckett, Taleo Coles, and Kim Blackwell

Anthony Anderson

Marsai Martin

President Joe Biden and Trell Thomas

Michael Oloyede and Imani Ellis

Tabitha Brown

Tatsha Robertson, Editor-in-Chief of The Root

Well, Orange You Fly?

Colorful Details

Classic Elegance

Lisa Leslie and Susan Taylor

Michael Clark and Orlena Nwokah Blanchard

Patterns and More Patterns

Al B. Sure!

Throwing In Some Plaid

Al Sharpton

Pearls For the Girls

White House’s Erica Loewe in Gold Accessories

Hot Pink Suit

Black Girl Joy

Sen. Raphael Warnock, Iyanla Vanzant, and Roland Martin

Antjuan Seawright

Erika Alexander

Black Girl Excellence

Iyanla Vanzant, Glynn Turman, Anthony Anderson, and Al Sharpton

The Exonerated Central Five

Jummy Olabanji

Cowboy Hats at the White House

Divine Nine in the House!

You Go, Erica Loewe

Rashad Robinson

Suits Tailored to Perfection

All White Converse

Colorful Suit Details

Iced Out Chains to Match

Oh, What A Day!

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