‘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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Open Studio: Mayor Wu on all things arts, and a traveling hip-hop theater troupe
Watch "Open Studio With Jared Bowen" as he meets with Mayor Wu to discuss Boston arts and the group Freestyle Love Supreme. -
Arts This Week: Wu’s plan for the arts
Hear Jared Bowen on the Boston mayor’s plan to revitalizes the city's art scene on Arts This Week. -
Stoughton native gains traction online after sharing her experience as a Black woman in pop
When Amber Ais posted a 7-second video on TikTok, she never imagined the reach it would have.
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Where the Spirit of Hip Hop Originated
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Episode 1, Season 1<br> The Foundation
Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first hit in 1982. -
Episode 4810, Season 48<br> The War on Drugs
Modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their LP I Don’t Live Here Anymore.| 53:26 -
Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula on Hip Hop Turning 50
Executive Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula discuss Hip Hop's impact.
