President Ruth Simmons will receive a Visionary Award from Essence Magazine, less than a year after being honored for her accomplishments as an educator by BET. She will be awarded Monday at the "Fierce and Fabulous" luncheon in New York City celebrating the magazine's 40th anniversary.
Simmons is one of 40 black women to be honored at the luncheon who have "fearlessly given voice to our dreams and paved the way for dreamers to follow," according to Essence's website. The magazine is honoring "exceptional women who are making a difference in the world," according to a press release. She is featured along with other honorees in the magazine's commemorative issue, which is on shelves now.
Other honorees include such influential women as Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou and Beyonce.
