Regie Gibson announced as first Poet Laureate of Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey shared more details about the new role at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Friday.
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Culture in the News
‘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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Arts This Week: Firelei Báez Rises From The Deep At The ICA Watershed
Jared Bowen brings us a large-scale installation at the ICA Watershed and gives us a first look at “Club Sandwich,” the New Hampshire venue entertainer John Davidson is launching. -
Bob Ross And The Death And Life Of Great Virtual Art Galleries
Data visualizer Connor Rothschild spent two months putting together a virtual gallery of Bob Ross paintings that earned internet accolades. But then there was a problem. -
The History And Cycle Of Police Violence In America
Historian and author Elizabeth Hinton speaks about her latest book.
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Episode 21, Season 11<br> In Living Color: The Obama portraits come to Boston
We head to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston to see the Obama Portraits| 26:46 -
Episode 3, Season 1<br> Culture Wars
Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop. -
‘Tough on Crime’ Bill Translates into Mass Incarceration
1 in 3 Black males get caught up in the criminal justice system after the bill passes. -
90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street
Many fans and musicians saw 90's Hip Hop as a reflection of reality.
