Which foundation awarded Derek Walcott a "genius" award?
MacArthur Foundation
Guggenheim Foundation
Ford Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Answer
The MacArthur Foundation awarded Derek Walcott a "genius" award in 1981. The award is given to individuals who show exceptional creativity in their field. Walcott was a poet, playwright, and essayist who is considered one of the most important writers of the 20th century. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1992.
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