‘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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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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Episode 5, Season 4<br> What Do They Mean When They Call Hip Hop “Alternative”?
Dive into the world of alternative Hip Hop and explore how it relates to rap and R&B.| 13:01 -
Episode 16, Season 50<br> Now Hear This “Albéniz: Portraits of Spain”
Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo.| 54:25
