When the MacArthur Foundation announced its 2018 Genius Fellows today, Dr. Rev Barber was among the chosen 25. AWWT congratulates Dr. Rev. Barber on this well-deserved recognition.

Visit his tribute page on the MacArthur Foundation site.  

And just to confirm that he is not wasting any time basking in the glory, read this story: The Rev. William Barber II Arrested The Same Day He's Awarded MacArthur Genius Grant (Huffington Post). He may also be the first person to experience both outcomes simultaneously?