‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ showcases the joys and struggles of immigrants in America
The SpeakEasy Stage's production of the Tony Award-winning play centers hair braiders and their lives over one day in the salon in which they work.
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Culture in the News
New book spotlights Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter A’Lelia, who forged her own path
The daughter of America's first Black millionaire became the “joy goddess” of Harlem in the 1920s.
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Hollywood crews vote to authorize a strike for better pay and working conditions
Hollywood film and TV productions could soon shut down if contract negotiations aren't resolved. Production staff in the International Alliance of… -
Under The Radar Book Club: Wil Haygood's 'Colorization: One Hundred Years Of Black Films In A White World'
Our October selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
LGBTQ News Roundtable: Is The State's Child Welfare System Putting LGBTQ Youth At Risk?
And, a local school committee member is under fire for her transphobic TikTok posts.
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"On My Way To Harlem"
Gregory Porter delivers a poignant performance of his song "On My Way to Harlem."| 5:41 -
"Uewo Muite Aruuko"
Jazz virtuoso Hiromi gives a stunning performance of "Uewo Muite Aruuko."| 5:14 -
Highlights From International Jazz Day
Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music.| 2:34
