The MacArthur Foundation has revealed its distinguished 2024 'Genius' Grant recipients, celebrating a diverse cohort of fellows. This year's group includes an array of writers, artists, and storytellers, with notable winners such as UPenn law professor Dorothy E. Roberts and poet Jericho Brown from Emory University. Chicago residents Ling Ma and Ebony G. Patterson, alongside VCUarts alum Tony Cokes, are also among the esteemed honorees. The grants recognize individuals whose creativity and potential have significant impacts in their respective fields.