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OP/ED- Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of celebration, reflection, and appreciation for the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Latinos. This month-long commemoration serves as a reminder of the invaluable impact Latinos have had and continue to have in shaping our nation's history, economy, and society.

Former Warren County Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon was among nine recipients of the 2023 Governors Awards in the Arts.

Former Warren County Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon was among nine recipients of the 2023 Governors Awards in the Arts.

Tendayi Achiume ’05, ’08 J.D.; Andrea Armstrong ’07 J.D.; Ian Bassin ’06 J.D.; and Imani Perry ’94 are among 20 recipients of 2023 MacArthur Fellowships.

The 2023 fellows include a scientist who studies the airborne transmission of diseases, a master hula dancer and cultural preservationist, and the sitting U.S. poet laureate.

(TNS) Ada Limón, the current U.S. Poet Laureate who set much of her lyrical work in her adopted home of Lexington, has a new award: “MacArthur Genius.”

Walter Tunis, who has been a Herald-Leader contributor for more than 40 years, was one of nine winners of the commonwealth’s most prestigious arts awards.

Congratulations!

Ada Limón, who grew up in Sonoma, told AP she wept when she got the news of the $800,00 grant.

Ruth McKee is editor of Books Ireland magazine. She is originally from Co Antrim and lives in Skerries, Co Dublin.