US President Joe Biden has awarded the prestigious 2021 National Humanities Medal to Indian-American actress and producer Mindy Kaling.
Reason : For empowering the new generation to tell their stories with irreverence and sincerity
The National Medal of Arts is the highest award, given to artists, arts patrons, and groups by the US government.
Other notable recipients : Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bruce Springsteen, Vera Wang, Gladys Knight, Judith Francisca Baca..
Source : The Week
