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Comedienne/Actress/Talk Show Host Mo’Nique was honored by Antwan “Big Boi” Patton’s Big Kidz Foundation last Saturday (July 16, 2011).
The Oscar winning actress spoke of the importance of giving back to the community and during her acceptance speech, made a point of acknowledging the people in her life who touched her life as a child.
The event was held in the Atrium of Atlanta’s City Hall and other Big Kidz honorees included artist Gilbert Young, Susan Booth, Lauri Stalling, Jasmine Guy.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed & Big Boi
Mo’Nique’s husband Sidney Hicks and her niece came along in support of the popular actress. Other attendees included Councilmember Kwanza Hall, new Atlanta housewife Marlo Hampton & more.
Photos from the Big Kidz 5th Anniversary celebration + video of Mo’Nique’s acceptance speech below:
Marlo Hampton & Friend
Honorees Gilbert Young and Mo’Nique
Mo’Nique with husband Sidney Hicks and neice.
VIDEO: Mo’Nique’s Acceptance Speech (Big Kidz)
Big Boi & Jasmine Guy
Mrs. Patton… *waving* Heeeey Sherlita! 
ATLien (Michelle Brown) & Jennifer Lester, Executive Director of Big Kidz Foundation
Major shouts to my homie Freshalina for playing my photographer for the evening. It was an awesome event!
Be a part of something BIG!
Click HERE for more information about Big Boi’s Big Kidz Foundation.
Photos: Freshalina, TWT, SWarren
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