Monique is back! I love her and had the pleasure of meeting Monique in Atlanta about two years ago. Thats when she was doing the pageant for big girls. I told her that I applied for her next show and she was like, girl you are not big enough. I thought anyone size 12 and over could apply but she told me to go home and eat a lil bit more lmao! I think she is so pretty and funny! Congrats goes out to her because she covers the October issue of Essence Magazine! She also talks about her painful childhood,relationships and weight

loss. Good for her for venting! Visit www.essence.com  to read more. pics by essence