Biden Awards National Medals of Arts and Humanities at White House

The ceremony recognized 39 influential figures, including Steven Spielberg, Missy Elliott, and the late Selena Quintanilla, for their contributions to American culture.

President Joe Biden presented the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts and Humanities to 39 recipients in a White House ceremony.
Honorees included filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, and Ken Burns, as well as musicians Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah.
Posthumous awards were given to the late singer Selena Quintanilla, artist Ruth Asawa, and chef-author Anthony Bourdain.
The awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the arts and humanities in the United States.
Biden emphasized the importance of arts and humanities, noting the current challenges of censorship and misinformation.