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Two African-Americans Awarded "Genius" Fellowships - African-Americans academics Roland Fryer and Tiya Miles were named 2011 recipients of MacArthur Fellowships, announced on Sept. 20, 2011. The fellowships, also known as "genius grants," were awarded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and reward individuals in a wide variety of disciplines who have shown "extraordinary originality and dedication" in their respective fields.(Photo: Courtesy the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation)

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