Njideka Akunyili Crosby, a 2017 MacArthur Fellow, photographed in her studio in Los Angeles, California, September 13, 2017. Photo: MacArthur FoundationBy PBS NewsHour, adapted by Newsela staffRecommended ForMiddle School – High SchoolWords1125Text Level7Published10/17/2017This content isn't available for Newsela Lite.