Essence Magazine's 40th Anniversary Fierce & Fabulous Awards Luncheon

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Yesterday, ESSENCE presented the Fierce & Fabulous Awards luncheon at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City which honors extraordinary women who are changing the world. This star-studded event is inspired by the magazine's 40 Fierce & Fabulous special feature, which is the centerpiece of the September 40th anniversary commemorative issue. We have pics from the event when you go inside..

The esteemed honorees for the ESSENCE Fierce & Fabulous Awards include Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Naomi Campbell, Wendy Williams, Mary Mary and Valerie Jarrett, among others representing four categories: Visionaries, Innovators, Artists and She-roes. The event was hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Diahann Carroll delivered an exclusive keynote address and much more.

Actress Malinda Williams

Wendy Williams

Kerry Washington (L) and Michelle Ebanks

Estelle

Mary Mary

Steve Harvey wife Majorie attened the event