Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Culture in the News
Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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Co-founder of Embrace Boston on mixed reviews for King sculpture
The new sculpture honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King was recently unveiled. -
New documentary illuminates Zora Neale Hurston's work as an anthropologist
"Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space," reveals the Harlem Renaissance writer was more than just a literary giant. -
How we teach race and racial justice to children
A conversation with an educator and children's book author on how we explain difficult concepts to kids.
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Lili Boulanger's “Of A Spring Morning”
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs a section of “Of A Spring Morning”| 1:54 -
Jaye Ladymore Performs Bernstein's "Kaddish"
Actor Jaye Ladymore performs a section of Bernstein's "Kaddish" as the Speaker.| 2:01 -
Marin Alsop on Bernstein's "Kaddish"
Conductor Marin Alsop discusses the history behind Leonard Bernstein's "Kaddish."| 2:49
