Excerpt: “The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will present its 10th Great Americans Medal to Ava DuVernay Thursday, May 8, for her extraordinary contributions to the nation as a director, writer, producer and film distributor. Supported by philanthropist and Smithsonian Regent Emeritus David M. Rubenstein, the award ceremony will include a conversation between Rubenstein and DuVernay. The Great Americans Medal will be presented to DuVernay for her lifetime contributions embodying American ideas and ideals from the museum’s Elizabeth MacMillan Director Anthea M. Hartig with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III and Rubenstein. Since its inception in 2016, the Great Americans Medal has honored trailblazers who have made a lasting impact in their fields and whose philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors have set them apart. … DuVernay will be the first director, writer and producer to receive the award. An Academy Award nominee and winner of Emmy, BAFTA, Sundance, Image and Peabody awards, DuVernay has an extensive catalog of achievements.”
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