Meet the Black queer creatives who just won the "genius" award - Queerty
Two Black queer men, Jericho Brown and Shamel Pitts, received the MacArthur Fellowship for their remarkable contributions to poetry and dance. [ more ]
Campus conflict over war meets "genius" grant announcement
Ruha Benjamin's MacArthur Fellowship announcement illustrates ongoing conflicts at universities regarding social justice and accountability in response to global events. [ more ]
Massachusetts oceanographer Benjamin Van Mooy awarded MacArthur Fellowship for his research on the vital role of plankton in ocean ecosystems. [ more ]
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Artists Tony Cokes, Ebony G. Patterson and Wendy Red Star among winners of 2024 MacArthur 'genius grants'
The 2024 MacArthur Fellowship recognizes diverse artists and thinkers addressing cultural, technological, and social issues through their influential work. [ more ]
MacArthur Foundation Announces 2024 Genius' Grant Winners
Sterlin Harjo's achievement with the MacArthur Fellowship highlights his influence in changing representation and storytelling for Indigenous people through media. [ more ]