and earned a counseling credential.

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.

ensuring that it remains relevant.

The 2025 NEA National Heritage Fellows are:Carmen Baron.I feel there are some better American ideas.

All of the things that we celebrate.They’re places of spectacular natural beauty and we decided to protect them in perpetuity.

As Sansei became more politically active and protested the Vietnam War.It shows us what it takes to make social change and to protect one another.