Fresh off Oscar win, another honor for Davis
Viola Davis, the acclaimed actress, producer, director, activist, businesswoman, and philanthropist, was awarded the Harvard Foundation’s 2017 Artist of the Year medal at a March 4 ceremony during the 32nd annual Cultural Rhythms Festival. Speaking to a packed Sanders Theatre, Davis said that when she arrived on campus, she wondered, “Who is this for, who is this Viola Davis? Art is a sacred place. When I channel people and their stories, I want them to be seen and less alone. The power of what I do has healed me in many ways. Your job is to bear witness. If an audience member is shifted in any way, I’ve done my job.” In accepting the award, she said, “I will try to live up to this as much as I can. I am honored to be in the presence of so many artists here.” The award caps what has been an incredible streak of...