Ava DuVernay to Receive Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal

Celebrated filmmaker Ava DuVernay will receive the Smithsonian’s prestigious Great Americans Medal on May 8 for her work in storytelling and social justice. She joins previous honorees like Colin Powell and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The honor includes a 14-karat gold medal and a public conversation with philanthropist David Rubenstein. DuVernay is being recognized for projects like “When They See Us,” which highlight racial inequities and expand the cultural narrative in Hollywood.

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Source: BET