Honors
Mitchell has received numerous awards in recognition of his groundbreaking work and achievements, including:
- 1993 - Kennedy Center Honors, one of the youngest persons recognized.
- 1994 - Named as a MacArthur Fellow.
- 1995 - United States National Medal of Arts, presented by the President
- 1999 - Inducted into the National Museum of Dance C.V. Whitney Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs, NY.
- 2001 - The 7th Annual Heinz Award in the Arts and Humanities.
- 2005 - Awarded a Fletcher Foundation fellowship in its inaugural year, in recognition of his contributions to African-American culture.
- 2006 - Mitchell and the Dance Theatre of Harlem were honored at the White House by President Bush with a dinner in his honor.
In addition, Mitchell has received honorary doctorates from numerous leading universities, as well as awards from the City of New York and community organizations.
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