‘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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In ‘With Dad,’ A Son Documents His Father’s 20-Year Fight With Alzheimer’s
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'Revolver' By Evan Schwartz: A Love Letter To Rock And Roll And John Lennon
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Under The Radar Book Club: Beck Dorey-Stein's 'Rock the Boat'
Our September selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
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