Naomi, Serena and Michelle

If I could get all these women in the same room plus Gina Torres, Venus Williams, Vanessa Williams and Aisha Tyler I would totally die from "shero" overload. Here are some of the latest pictures of three of my favorite internationally known sistas. Takin' the world by storm one glamorous catwalk, tennis court and podium at a time.

I am not ashamed to say that I love Naomi Campbell even though she's obviously bipolar and has/had a bit of a drug problem. I realize she is a cell phone assassin, the Nokia Ninja, creator of the Blackberry Beatdown technique. But for some reason the fact that she got in a fight with London cops at Heathrow over airplane staff being "racist" to a gorgeous, wealthy black supermodel endears her to me more. It was crazy, but all I could do was applaud. Apparently the fashion world agrees.

Most models Naomi's age have retired, but she's still in demand and fly as ever. When you're that beautiful almost everything is forgivable. Almost.

These pictures are from the ISSA fashion show during London's Fashion Week.

Naomi Campbell used a cell phone and no one caught one to the head. That's a good day in Naomi's world.

Ridiculous. That's her being fierce at 38, folks. Thirty-eight and one of the few women from the era of the supermodel in the 1990s who's still stomping down the catwalk. To quote RuPaul, "You better work!"

Who's that girl? Any fashionista readers know who this model is? She was almost as fierce as Naomi.

Naomi and mystery black girl model take the final walk with designer Daniella Issa Helayel.

US Open champion Serena Williams made an appearance Thursday at an event honoring the 60th anniversary of Israel's independence. I don't know how I feel about the dress. On one hand, I kind of love it because it has this throw back appeal, a mix of the 1920s and 30s for inspiration with the black lace and umpire waist. But then on the other hand, it sort of makes her look a little boxy. That, and I think her hairdo is a tad too matronly. She's a young fashionable thing. I would have liked to see something a little more dramatic, but I suppose it's conservative hair to go with the semi-conservative umpire mini dress.

And now for my favorite, incredible, unstoppable black woman, la femme Obama, Michelle O.

Another lovely sweater set and long, draping pearls. She looks positively enchanting at this Women for Obama gathering in Greensboro, NC. The hair is still looking flawless and ... oddly, she still doesn't look very angry. No chants of "kill whitey" or anything remotely similar to that. And I just have to mention, what black person actually uses the word "whitey?" Outside of George Jefferson, I've never heard it used. The only term I've ever heard to describe white people was "peckerwood," which is pretty popular with black Arkansans of a certain age. Otherwise, no matter how mad most black folks were/are I've largely just heard a generalized complaint about "white folk." Nothing fancy.

There are other pejoratives I know of, but "whitey" is not among them. Very lame rumor, people. Do some research before you make up a malicious lie. Like, ask a black person. You know? If you, like, actually know one.

That said. Michelle stays fly.

Change we need, indeed.

The Hamburgler: When Lame Advertising Events Happen to Pseudo (and Some Real) Celebrities

It was the 40th birthday of McDonald's "Big Mac" sandwich on July 27 in Malibu, Calif. I think Big Macs taste gross. (But I'm a burger Snob. Nothing tops a Double-Double from In-And-Out. I miss those dearly.) But ain't no party like a product placement party because all the celebrities were paid to be there!

Make that money, child, but don't let the money make you!

I'm not feeling my girl Serena's get up, but we spare regularly over what she deems fit to wear outside. Sanaa Lathan looks lovely, although that dress could double as a shirt.

Blu Cantrell, do you still work for a living? I loved "Hit 'Em Up Style" as much as the next jilted ex-girlfriend, but dude, seriously, ... what do you do to keep the lights on? That said, you look exhausted, but sort of pretty. And I like the top/scarf combo.

I get why Mickey D's would want Common (he's hot right now) but Ian Ziering from "90210?" Your choices intrigue me, McDonald's.

And now for the bargain bin of Robertson Blvd.: Celebrity Reality TV show stars. Kim Kardashian (dressed in some odd, button-less khaki romper and beige bikini top -- better to show off the boobage I gather.), is featured in these following pictures with her sister Khloe and later with Common, Serena Williams and singer Ne-Yo.

Ne-Yo serenades a burger.

And now everyone gather around the product placement and say, "Cheese!"

Williams Beats Williams

Venus Williams beat her kid sister Serena for her fifth Wimbledon trophy Saturday and it was awesome. They both played with heart and skill, but Venus, the best player on grass of her generation, was able to rise to the occasion and get herself a bittersweet victory against Serena. The duo also won their umpteeth doubles title, winning seven grand slam doubles.

While I thrilled in their victory, as I'm sure many hardcore Williams sister fans did, it always irritates me how the Williams sisters aren't talked about as American tennis stars. Routinely I hear commentators and sports journalists lament the lack of quality American tennis players completely over looking the history making familial duo.

The Williams sisters are treated as women without a country. This despite them being among the best American players, male and female. Andy Roddick and James Blake often fall short, but the Williams sisters, fading in and out of the sport for school and fashion, remain the preeminent athletes of American tennis. They are Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe. They are as influential as Billie Jean King. They are, combined, one Pete Sampras and are doubly more thrilling that he ever was. Venus has as many Wimbledon trophies as legendary Swede Bjorn Borg. And more than Americans John McEnroe and Jimmy Conners.

If they'd played more perhaps they would have towered over the sport for a decade, trading places as one and two and as much as I would have enjoyed that, their careers and their lives were/are of their choosing. At the end of the day they can still beat any woman in their field. They can't be counted out no matter where they rank or what shape they are in. No one can make assumptions because often to reach the prize you don't have to get through just one Williams. You have to beat two.

I'm not shocked that Americans would be reluctant to embrace the tough and talented Williamses with their unconventional father and colorful personalities. They are so brilliant and so authentically black Americans that their attitude could be interpreted as smug. They are unconventional and do not do the expected. Yet in spite of this they represent with pride and are looking forward to the Olympic games where they hope to represent their country.

John McEnroe could be a flaming asshole and still be loved by the USA. But for being unique, the Williamses are greeted with criticism and shrugs. To be honest, if American tennis can't celebrate them, they don't deserve them. Thank goodness for their fans, black and white, sports lovers or not, who thrill at the feats despite the naysayers who reject a pair of black women who have the audacity to be themselves. A pair of women who do not water it down for the consumption of a jaded and jaundiced tennis watching white populace.

As much as both sisters want to win any time they play each other in a final is a win for every black person every where and it's a win for America, whether the Americans want to acknowledge it or not.

Others can ignore their greatness. But there's no denying who they are and where their from. You can take the girls out of Compton, USA but you can't take Compton out of the girls.

Go westside.