Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg is among those who are receiving the National Humanities Medal at the White House Monday.
Actor LeVar Burton, a USC alum, is also among those who will be honored for their contributions to the nation’s culture and art.Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg is among 19 people who are set to receive the National Humanities Medal at the White House Monday.
Annenberg, who is the chairman and president of the Annenberg Foundation, has donated the family name and fortune to a number of projects and institutions across Southern California, including the University of Southern California where she served on the board of trustees and the Wildlife Crossing project in Agoura Hills.Other recipients include writer/director Aaron Sorkin and the late chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain.
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