The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced its 22 fellows for this year, including political scientist Hahrie Han, novelist Tommy Orange, and photographer Matt Black. The award, often referred to as the 'genius award', comes with an $800,000 prize, paid over five years. The fellows, selected over the course of years, are recognized for their deep engagement with their communities and their bold reflections of what they see and hear. The award is often a surprise, as fellows do not apply or participate in their selection.

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