Word: england
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Presented annually since 1956 by the trustees of the Richards Free Library of Newport, N.H., the award is given to a person of literary stature whose body of work has exhibited a meaningful connection to New England...
...think his body of work is very much a part of the fabric of the New England community...
...love New England and I’ve been lucky enough to receive many awards, and this is really, truly one of the most memorable,” Gates told the nearly 400 locals of the Newport area who attended the ceremony...
Gates’ connection to the African American community, as well as New England, was noted in presenting him the award, as he is its first African American recipient...
Gates said he was moved to receive recognition for his contribution to the African American and New England communities, and did not see a connection between the award and the events of the summer...