The 83rd Academy Awards Were Horrible, Thank God For Black Women Who Brought Their Fashion "A" Game

"It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it"
~ Lena Horne

Other than Oscar winner Melissa Leo's F-bomb during her acceptance speech for winning Best-Supporting Actress for her role in the film "The Fighter", this year's Academy Awards was a uninspiring snooze fest.

With a dearth of diversity that was accurately predicted months ago, these African American performers and journalists pictured below at least provided us something to smile about.

Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson

Good Morning America's Robin Roberts

Oscar and Grammy Award winning actress/singer Jennifer Hudson

First Woman of Color To Win For Best Actress Halle Berry

Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Robin Roberts and Shaun Robinson gave the 2011 Oscars some much needed color! These women, along with Oprah Winfrey (whose new OWN network is struggling), represented African Americans well.

The touching tribute the Academy did for the legendary Lena Horne, however, gave some redemption to what was otherwise a dreadful telecast that many believe was the worst ceremony ever!

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ABC’s Good Morning America Anchor Is Making Black Folks Proud As She Stands Up To Cancer

Robin Roberts, 47, let cameras film her as she made the decision to shave her head on camera. Roberts has been losing her hair due to chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. In her own words:

"It was devastating and draining. And as so many who have traveled this path before me had encouraged, as hard as it was, I knew what I had to do. I shaved it all off. You know everyone tells you to shave your head preemptively. To go ahead and do it before it starts falling out and I thought, no, not me, that’s not going to be me, because some chemotherapy patients don’t lose their hair. But let me tell you, I’ve joined that choir. That’s a bit of advice I now preach, because when it starts to fall out, phew, that’s rough. To wear a wig or not to wear a wig is a very personal decision for everyone who goes through this. This is my work, and I love my job, being part of your morning each day, but I never want to distract you from the story I’m reporting.

Source: ROBIN ROBERTS SHAVES HEAD ON T.V. [concrete loop]

Because I lost my father to cancer almost a year ago, everytime I hear that someone else is dealing with this bitch of a disease, I can help but feel connected to them. Keep your head up Robin. You got even more love coming your way then you could ever imagine.

My folks would have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary November 29th and everybody, especially my mother, is dealing with this incredible loss the best way we can. Love em while they're here family. You never know when it's your turn.

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DYNAMIC BLACK JOURNALIST ROBIN ROBERTS RETURNS TO WORK

"Good Morning America" co-anchor ROBIN ROBERTS, who underwent successful surgery last Friday for early stage breast cancer, is expected back on the morning program on Monday, "GMA" spokeswoman, BRIDGETTE MANEY, "She is still awaiting her test results, but is feeling great and looking forward to getting back to work," says Maney.

You go girl! It's great starting this Friday morning with a Praise Report. And as you say each day, "See ya' tomorrow". [d]

PRAISE REPORT: SUCCESSFUL SURGERY FOR BROADCASTER ROBIN ROBERTS

Surrounded by family, GMA anchor Robin Roberts underwent surgery Friday morning for early stage breast cancer in New York City.

"Robin's surgery was very successful today," a spokesperson for "Good Morning America reported "She has already left the hospital and is home resting.

The tests following her surgery take some time to process, so when we have more information we will update you. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Robin at this time."

Roberts worked right up until the day before her surgery, signing off "Good Morning America" on Thursday with her usual "See ya tomorrow!"

The pleasant, easy-going Black morning show host announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer on Tuesday during the shows broadcast, holding Diane Sawyer's hand as she made the revelation.

Roberts also thanked the audience at home, saying, "To you, our viewers, please know that your thoughts and prayers very much sustain me as they always have each and every morning when I sit in the chair next to Diane [Sawyer] and say 'Good Morning America.' You have always been there for me ... and I love you back."

DARK NEWS FOR ROBIN ROBERTS

Good Morning America co-anchor Robin "Rockin'" Roberts announced today that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. "I never thought I'd be writing...I have breast cancer," she writes in a message posted on ABCNews.com.

According to Roberts, she performed what is suggested for all women over the age of 20 do: a self-breast exam every month. She found a lump and immediately went to a doctor the next day where it was determined that she has an early form of breast cancer.

"Hearing the doctor say those words out loud was surreal," Robert writes.

But the 46-year-old telejournalist is remaining upbeat. More than 250,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, but the survival rate has climbed thanks to increased education about the disease and early screenings to help catch it before it spreads.

As fans of our blogsite know, we kid around a lot, but cancer--of any kind--is no joke, so in the spirit of ultimate health and wellness, we wish and pray for the best for our sister.

Keep rockin' it Robin!