"A political scientist who studies what helps people connect across differences. A novelist whose books about Native American communities in Oakland, California, sparked a passionate following. A photographer whose black and white images investigate poverty in America. Hahrie Han, Tommy Orange, and Matt Black are among the 22 fellows selected this year by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation"
"The foundation selects fellows over the course of years, considering a vast range of recommendations, largely from their peers. "Each class doesn't have a theme and we're not creating a cohort around a certain idea," said Marlies Carruth, director of the MacArthur Fellows program. "But I think this year, we see empathy and deep engagement with community figures prominently in this class." Through different methodologies, many of the fellows "boldly and unflinchingly" reflect what they see and hear from deep engagement with their communities, she said."
Twenty-two individuals were named MacArthur Fellows and will receive $800,000 each, paid over five years with no restrictions on use. Selections span disciplines and are based on peer recommendations collected over years. The class includes a political scientist studying cross-difference connection, a novelist focused on Native American communities in Oakland, and a photographer documenting poverty. Program leadership identified empathy and deep community engagement as prominent qualities among this year's fellows. Fellows do not apply and often learn of the award unexpectedly. One fellow was recognized for harm-reduction work including street-drug testing and addressing naloxone shortages.
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