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This year's MacArthur 'geniuses' include scholars and artists who confront history

Commonly referred to as "genius grants," the no-strings-attached awards are intended to provide the flexibility necessary for recipients to pursue their artistic or scholarly visions.

This year's MacArthur 'geniuses' include scholars and artists who confront history

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Commonly referred to as "genius grants," the no-strings-attached awards are intended to provide the flexibility necessary for recipients to pursue their artistic or scholarly visions.

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Commonly referred to as "genius grants," the no-strings-attached awards are intended to provide the flexibility necessary for recipients to pursue their artistic or scholarly visions.

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