Big Screen producer and star Tyler Perry was honored by the Atlanta Urban League with the first Spirit of the League Lifetime Achievement Award during its Spirit of the League Awards Luncheon held at the Marriott Marquis on Saturday, June 27th. Tyler Perry’s award was presented by Nancy Flake Johnson, President & CEO, Atlanta Urban League, along with Steve Koonin, President, Turner Entertainment Networks, Inc. and Larry Smith, Sports Anchor for Headline News (HLN), who served as master of ceremonies for the event.

The three Community Honorees, Rakiesha Walker (Atlanta Urban League); Michelle Coleman (Atlanta Job Corps); and Dr. Bakari Vickerson (Trinity Community Ministries) were presented their awards by Atlanta Urban League Board Member and Secretary Collie Burnett, Hillary Johnson, Atlanta Urban League Board Member, and Lorraine Jacques-White, WAOK Radio Personality.

In an effort to inspire the community to pursue their dreams and connect people with needed resources, the Atlanta Urban League also held a Community Empowerment Forum, hosted by New York Times best selling author and motivational speaker, Lisa Nichols, and a Community Resource & Job Fair. More than 80 organizations participated in the Resource & Job Fair that was organized by empowerment zones for assistance with Housing/Homeownership, Job Training/Education, Health & Wellness, Emergency Assistance, Youth & Family Services, Senior Resources and Entrepreneurship/Small Business. The Community Empowerment Day also included workshops covering topics such as: career opportunities, managing your money, education and sustainable homeownership.

Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., other sponsors, individual contributors, board, staff, and the countless number of volunteers for your support.

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