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MacArthur Foundation names this year's 'genius' grant winners
Original: MacArthur ‘geniuses’ awarded for work on racial inequity, medicine, and more
The MacArthur Foundation has announced its latest class of 'genius' grant recipients, honouring fellows whose work spans racial inequity, medicine and other fields. The awards, worth substantial unrestricted sums, recognize individuals across arts, sciences and activism. This year's cohort is drawing attention for its emphasis on social justice and public health, with commentators noting the foundation's continued focus on people tackling inequality and medical challenges.
Why now: The annual MacArthur Fellowship announcement is a high-profile event that always generates coverage of its new recipients.
Evidence
- MacArthur ‘geniuses’ awarded for work on racial inequity, medicine, and more · Chronicle of Philanthropy
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