These are the 6 Hispanic “geniuses” who have won the 2021 scholarship from the MacArthur Foundation

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MacArthur Foundation Scholarships , one of the most prestigious scholarships awarded each year in the United States, was announced this week for the promotion of 2021. Between the 25 “geniuses” (this is how these scholarship recipients are popularly known), there are six Hispanics: Daniel Alarcón, Alex Rivera, Víctor J. Torres, Daniel Lind-Ramos , Mónica Muñoz Martínez and Cristina Ibarra.

These scholarships are awarded to individuals who excel in exceptional ways in areas such as science, entertainment, literature, or art. They are people who are innovating in their professional sectors, breaking barriers and helping to build a better future for new generations.

The criteria for awarding the scholarship are: exceptional creativity, promise of future improvement based on past achievements, and potential of the scholarship to assist in the next creative job. Lin-Manuel Miranda , for example, received this scholarship in 2015.

Hispanics awarded with the “Genius” MacArthur scholarship 2021 are:

Daniel Alarcón, writer and radio producer

Alarcón is a novelist and radio producer who explores the social, cultural, and linguistic ties that connect the peoples of Latin America and the Hispanic communities of the Americas. Alarcón’s work recounts the social and cultural ties that connect the Hispanic communities of the Americas. He is co-founder of Radio Ambulante and has written several novels and storybooks. .pdf “rel =” noreferrer noopener “target =” _ blank “> More about Daniel Alarcón here .

Alex Rivera, filmmaker

Rivera is a filmmaker and media artist who explores issues related to migration to the United States, such as exploitative labor practices, surveillance technologies, and immigration policy, in feature films and short films, documentaries , music videos and multimedia installations. More about Alex Rivera .

Dr. Víctor J. Torre s is a microbiologist who investigates how multi-resistant bacteria can cause disease, while developing innovative solutions – possible new therapies – to prevent and fight infections. More about Víctor J. Torres .

Daniel Lind-Ramos, sculptor and painter

Lind-Ramos is an artist who creates sculptures that embody social history, religious rituals, and built and natural environments of their Afro-Puerto Rican community. After four and a half decades as an artist, he has gained excessive visibility on the continent and has influenced a generation of Puerto Rican artists. More about Daniel-Lind Ramos .

Mónica Muñoz Martínez, historian

Muñoz Martínez is a public historian who brings to light long-hidden cases of racial violence along the border between Texas and Mexico and documents the efforts of descendants to commemorate and seek justice for the lives lost. His various projects include an award-winning book, a public history nonprofit, and a digital humanities initiative. More about Mónica Muñoz Martínez .

Cristina Ibarra, documentary filmmaker

Ibarra is a documentary director who creates detailed and compelling accounts of Latino families living in the border communities of El Paso, on the Texas-Mexico border. Ibarra creates from the personal experience of the place, identity and family. More about Cristina Ibarra .

Each scholarship recipient receives $ 625 thousand dollars without any obligation attached to recognition.