Oscar-winner Mo’Nique is receiving more accolades.
The comedian, actress and talk show host will be honored at the Atlanta Urban League’s Spirit of the League Community Empowerment Day Awards Luncheon. A press release stated that “This year the League will present its Spirit Lifetime Achievement Award to Mo’Nique, because through her life’s experiences she has overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve personal success and contribute to the community.”
“Mo’Nique has demonstrated the Spirit of the Urban League movement by overcoming challenges that could have completely redirected her life’s path,” said Nancy Flake Johnson, president and CEO of the Atlanta Urban League. “Instead, she found the courage, spirit, commitment and dedication that enabled her to stay focused on achieving her dreams. The Atlanta Urban League is proud to honor Mo’Nique as we believe that her story will inspire others to achieve their dreams in the face of adversity.”
One such adversity was dredged up this yea when Mo’Nique’s brother Gerald Imes publicly admitted on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” to molesting his sister when they were children.
For more details and ticket information on the June 26 event, visit: theAtlanta Urban League site.
Kudos to Madame Monique!
