GLAMOUR'S Women of the Year Awards 2009

"I AM GRATEFUL TO BE A WOMAN" - Maya Angelou

Last night in NYC a host of FABULOUS BROWN GIRLS were named "Women of the Year" by GLAMOUR Magazine. These awards are given to an eclectic group of outstanding women in different notable fields.

Tyra Banks presented Serena Williams her Women of the Year Award. Her message to young girls out there was "You can do whatever it is that you want to do. The most important belief is self- belief."

Iman presented Rihanna her Women of the Year Award. Iman said that she is even more impressed with Rihanna's dignity and courage than before. She recognizes that she is a role model for young girls through domestic violence.

Maya Angelou (still looking good for 81, despite the rumors)and President Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton presented the wonderful Maya Angelou with the Lifetime Achievement Award. She told the audience that "women are the rainbows in the clouds"

Kudos to all the Women of the Year recipients! Thank you for showing us what is meand to be a FABULOUS BROWN GIRL. And *SNAPS* to Rihanna for being the definition of GLAMOUR! Because whooooo chillleeeee that dress she wore ain't nothing to play with!! Check out Rihanna's acceptance speech!

Check out more GLAMOUR award pics below.

Serena and Tyra Banks look FAB together in this pic

The Godmother of all FBG's Maya Angelou giving her wonderful acceptance speech

Mama Iman was doing it as always!!! Love her in this dress!!

My new fav, PRECIOUS' Gabby S.

Brit Beauty Estelle performed

Another one of my fav FBG's Keri Washington was there