#  AAAS Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. honored with PBS Beacon Award 

 





May 11, 2021

 

 

 On **Tuesday, May 11, 2021**, *PBS* announced that **[AAAS Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr](/people/henry-louis-gates-jr)**. received the [PBS Beacon Award](https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/pbs-honors-dr-henry-louis-gates-jr-for-outstanding-contributions-to-american-culture-and-history/) in recognition of his leadership, service and work, which continues to inspire Americans and enrich the cultural fabric of our nation. Professor Gates joins the esteemed ranks of previous awardees including Ken Burns, Bill Moyers, and Fred Rogers. The full press release can be read on *PBS*'s [website](https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/pbs-honors-dr-henry-louis-gates-jr-for-outstanding-contributions-to-american-culture-and-history/).



 

 

 



 

 

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