Alice Wong, a leading disability justice activist and writer, received a MacArthur Fellowship in 2024, recognizing her significant contributions and the ongoing fight for disability rights.
Wong stated, 'Hard to believe but I am a 2024 @macfound Fellow! I accept the MacArthur Fellowship amidst the genocide happening in Gaza and indiscriminate terroristic attacks in Lebanon.'
'Storytelling is a powerful form of resistance,' Wong emphasized in her MacArthur statement, highlighting the importance of sharing marginalized voices in a society that often overlooks them.
Justin Vivian Bond, also honored as a fellow, expressed surprise at winning the award, marking another milestone in their vibrant artistic career rooted in drag and performance art.
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