Recognizing and honoring the life achievements of Katherine Dunham for being one of the world's most respected dancers, a teacher, mentor, choreographer, author, actress, and humanitarian.

Recognizes Katherine Dunham for: (1) being one the world's most respected dancers; (2) her work as a teacher, mentor, choreographer, philosopher, author, and actress; (3) her dedication to improving the opportunities in the arts that are available to youth; and (4) her lifelong commitment to humanitarian causes.