On September 18, 2023, Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy recognized heroic work to support mental health and well-being during the last years of the pandemic. He awarded the Surgeon General’s Medallion—the highest honor he can present to a civilian—to 6 individuals or organizations who exemplify unusual acts of compassion, innovative mental health efforts, and exceptional leadership in advancing the well-being of their communities.
The 2023 awardees were Ashanti Branch, Corey & Jennifer Feist, Kate’s Club, Alysha Lee, Reverend Eduardo D. Morales, and Major Kevin Cho Tipton.
This special evening of joy, inspiration, and togetherness featured musical performances from artists who uplift their communities, including Kishi Bashi, Aloe Blacc, Ariana DeBose, Renée Fleming, Ben Folds, Joshua Henry, Jimmie Herrod, The Lone Bellow, Chris Olsen, and Sri Ramesh, led by music director Benjamin Rauhala.
Songs for Hope builds on the Kennedy Center’s commitment to being a champion of the connection between the performing arts and health and well-being—raising public awareness about the benefits of engaging with the arts, facilitating a platform for related health and medical research, and hosting programs for the public to engage in arts-related activities for the purposes of healing.
Subscribe to The Kennedy Center!
3 views
32
4
5 months ago 00:04:15 1
PAIN - Shut Your Mouth (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
5 months ago 00:03:50 1
KORN - “Would?“ by Alice In Chains | MoPOP Founders Award 2020
5 months ago 00:03:29 1
WISH KING & QUEEN ORIGINAL SONG |ANIMATIC| Our Message To The People【MilkyyMelodies ft @CalebHyles】
5 months ago 00:06:45 1
Eagles - Hotel California (Live 1977) (Official Video) [HD]
5 months ago 00:03:59 1
НЕ ВОЮЙТЕ С РУССКИМИ ♥ НЕ БУДИТЕ ЛИХО ЗРЯ ♥ ВОЕННЫЕ ПЕСНИ ДЛЯ ДУШИ ♥ RUSSIAN MUSIC HITS WLV
5 months ago 00:04:23 1
FEUERSCHWANZ - Valhalla Calling (Official Video) - Cover of @miracleofsound | Napalm Records
5 months ago 00:36:38 1
Brahmacharini Jaap Mantra 108 Times | ब्रह्मचारिणी जाप मंत्र | Day 2 Mantra | Day Colour - Green
5 months ago 00:02:42 2
David Guetta & OneRepublic - I Don’t Wanna Wait (Live performance at Ultra Music Festival 2024)
5 months ago 00:31:18 1
Dark Clubbing / Industrial Bass / Dark Electro Mix ’LILITH Vol.5’
5 months ago 00:03:41 1
Sun, Moon, and Stars | The Singing Walrus | Songs for kids
5 months ago 00:02:52 1
We’re Going On A Rocket Ship | Kids Songs | Super Simple Songs
5 months ago 00:03:30 1
COTTON EYE JOE (Rednex) - Tommy J
5 months ago 00:07:08 1
Wardruna - Hertan (Heart) Official Music Video
5 months ago 00:04:38 1
Skull and Bones: Dev Diary #2 – Crafting an Immersive Soundscape
5 months ago 00:05:03 1
EDGE OF PARADISE - Rogue (Aim for the Kill) (Official Video) | Napalm Records
5 months ago 00:04:07 1
Alphaville - Big In Japan (Thommys Popshow extra 1984)
5 months ago 00:03:38 1
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 (2024) - Full Trailer Concept | Paramount Pictures
5 months ago 00:08:04 1
Human Aura - Yubik ( Feat Nikos Vertis ) An Eisai Ena Asteri New Songs 2024