and inflict the same horrific violence our families endured on other communities of color.

Recipients are nominated by the public — often by members of their own communities — and then judged by a panel of experts in the folk and traditional arts.17 at the Library of Congress American Folklife Center in Washington.

whether theyre large or small.and fun for a contemporary audience.Mich/)The NEA National Heritage Fellowships recognize individuals and groups for their artistic excellence.

and then my adored grandchildren.my journey started while incarcerated based on a decision made here in the Capitol.

NEA folk and traditional arts lead.

and we are leaving a wonderful legacy.I wholeheartedly believe in the practice of deliberating God.

The implications of what’s happening now stretch far beyond America’s historical sites.My father wrote in his diary in 1943.

but the histories of other oppressed communities as well.primarily of our Latinx/Hispanic neighbors.