President Biden presents National Humanities Medals to Indian-American actress Mindy Kaling

President Biden presents National Humanities Medals to Indian-American actress Mindy Kaling

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Category : International Published on: March 24 2023

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  • US President Joe Biden has presented the prestigious 2021 National Humanities Medals to Indian-American actress and producer Mindy Kaling.
  • Along with her, various others were given the awards as it recognizes the contributions of such strong voices among storytellers.
  • The National Medal of Arts is the highest award, given to artists, arts patrons, and groups by the US government.
  • The President previously awarded a National Humanities Medal to Sir Elton John in September 2022, during a White House event, “A Night When Hope and History Rhyme.
  • Mindy Kaling is a writer, producer and actor.
  • Mindy Kaling is an Emmy-nominated writer, producer, New York Times best-selling author, director, and actor.Mindy has also lent her voice to multiple blockbuster animated comedies including the Oscar-winning Pixar film, “Inside Out”.
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