Tag: National Medal of Arts
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Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah make history as the first rap artists to receive the National Medal of Arts for their trailblazing achievements in music, film, and culture.
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Carrie Mae Weems makes history as the first Black woman visual artist to receive the National Medal of Arts, honoring her impactful work in race and gender over four decades.
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