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Henry Louis Gates Jr. (left), the event’s host and director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute, shared a moment with medal recipient Steven Spielberg (photo 1). Gov. Deval Patrick garnered laughter during his introduction (photo 2). Sonia Sotomayor (from left), David Stern, and Tony Kushner didn't let the evening's lighter moments pass them by either (photo 3).

At Du Bois awards, the stars aligned

Medal recipients include Sotomayor, Kushner, Spielberg, Lewis, Jarrett, and Stern

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DateOctober 3, 2013May 21, 2019

The Du Bois Medal ceremony on Oct. 2 will mark the launch of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research. “More important than inaugurating the Hutchins Center, this event honors six extraordinary people who have contributed in historic ways to African-American community and culture,” said Glenn Hutchins (pictured). “Through their work, they embody the purpose of my family's gift: to advance knowledge and understanding, and to improve the society in which we live."

Six luminaries to receive Du Bois Medal

Ceremony to mark launch of Hutchins Center for African and African American Research

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DateSeptember 18, 2013May 9, 2019

In his time, Abraham Lincoln was adored and admired, considered an empathetic leader and first-rate listener. At the same time, those closest to him also found him cold, removed, and manipulative, said screenwriter Tony Kushner, who sat down with President Drew Faust to dissect Lincoln’s legacy following a Harvard-sponsored screening of Kushner's new biopic of the legendary leader.

Lincoln’s dimensions

Kushner, Faust discuss the man and the film at Harvard screening

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DateNovember 30, 2012March 20, 2019