‘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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Transgender authors and allies are making children's literature more inclusive
It's Transgender Awareness Week and we're looking at representation in children's literature. -
Frustrations on the T become a laughing matter in Somerville musical
"T: An MBTA Musical" is on stage at the Rockwell Theater in Somerville through December -
Arts This Week: Exploring spaces real and imagined
Jared Bowen recommends a two-person exhibition of tapestries, visits a survey of one of today's singular photographers and explores an open air museum featuring 75 large-scale murals.
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Episode 20, Season 11<br> Motorcycles as moveable art, Arghavan Khosravi and more
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How Jesse Jackson’s ‘84 Run Empowered the Black Community
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The Police and Gangs Of Southern California
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How Public Enemy's 'Fight The Power' Became an Anthem
Spike Lee finds the anthem for his new film with Public Enemy in 'Fight the Power.'