The group also decided to hold an awards ceremony to honor excellence in the movie industry.

VOA: special.2009.02.20

In March,surviving members of the group received Congress' highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal.

VOA: special.2010.11.08

During this period, Hooks helped articulate the group's positions on racial equity in hiring and school admissions and the creation of a national holiday to honor the late Martin Luther King,Jr.

VOA: standard.2010.04.16